Peace Corps Director to Help Launch Digital Freedom Initiative
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Peace Corps Director to Help Launch Digital Freedom Initiative
Joins Commerce Secretary, USA Freedom Corps, USAID, and Tech Industry Leaders In Launch
WASHINGTON, D.C., February 28, 2003 -- U.S. Commerce Secretary Don Evans will launch the Digital Freedom Initiative (DFI), a bold and innovative approach toward global economic growth and poverty reduction.
The DFI seeks to leverage the leadership of the U.S. government and the capabilities and ingenuity of America's leading private sector companies with the vision and energy of entrepreneurs throughout the developing world. The initiative will be pioneered in Senegal, a democratic secular Muslim country, and Senegalese President Wade will make remarks via video.
When: Tuesday, March 4, 2003 2:00 - 3:00 p.m. Press must be cleared by White House
Where: Eisenhower Executive Office Building Room 450
What: Launch of Digital Freedom Initiative followed by media availability
Participants: U.S. Commerce Secretary Don Evans USA Freedom Corps Director John Bridgeland USAID Administrator Andrew Natsios Peace Corps Director Gaddi H. Vasquez Hewlett Packard Chairman and CEO Carly Fiorina Cisco Systems Chairman John Morgridge President, Institute for Liberty and Democracy, Hernando de Soto
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