[Federal Register Volume 63, Number 207 (Tuesday, October 27, 1998)]
[Notices]
[Page 57299]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 98-28705]


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EXPORT-IMPORT BANK OF THE UNITED STATES


Notice of Open Special Meeting of the Sub-Saharan Africa Advisory 
Committee of the Export-Import Bank of the United States (Export-Import 
Bank)

SUMMARY: The Sub-Saharan Africa Advisory Committee was established by 
Pub. L. 105-121, November 26, 1997, to advise the Board of Directors on 
the development and implementation of policies and programs designed to 
support the expansion of the Bank's financial commitments in Sub-
Saharan Africa under the loan, guarantee and insurance programs of the 
Bank. Further, the committee shall make recommendations on how the Bank 
can facilitate greater support by U.S. commercial banks for trade with 
Sub-Saharan Africa.
    Time and Place: Tuesday, November 10, 1998, at 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 
noon. The meeting will be held at the Export-Import Bank in room 1143, 
811 Vermont Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20571.
    Agenda: The meeting will include a discussion of the development 
and implementation of policies and programs designed to support the 
expansion of Ex-Im bank's financial commitments in Sub-Saharan Africa. 
The discussion will focus on the innovative financial structures 
necessary to meet the challenges in risk-taking posed for Ex-Im in Sub-
Saharan Africa and insights in the Marketing region.
    Public Participation: The meeting will be open to public 
participation, and the last 10 minutes will be set aside for oral 
questions or comments. Members of the public may also file written 
statement(s) before or after the meeting. If any person wishes 
auxiliary aids (such as a sign language interpreter) or other special 
accommodations, please contact, prior to November 3, 1998, Megan Becher 
Room 1215, 811 Vermont Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20571, voice: (202) 
565-3507 or TDD (202) 565-3377.

FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: For further information, contact Megan 
Becher, room 1215, 811 Vermont Ave., NW, Washington, DC 20571, (202) 
565-3507.
Elaine Stangland,
Deputy General Counsel.
[FR Doc. 98-28705 Filed 10-26-98; 8:45 am]
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