Peace Corps to explore the development of Programs in Mexico
Read and comment on this Peace Corps Press Release that Director Vasquez will be signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Technologia, National Council on Science and Technology (CONACYT) to explore the development of Peace Corps Programs in Mexico. Working in conjunction with CONACYT, Peace Corps will develop a program that meets the needs of CONACYT in areas such as information technology, small business development, science and technology, and sustainable development. This will be big news if it comes to fruition. Read the story at:
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Peace Corps to Sign Partnership Accord with CONACYT of Mexico: Agreement Allows both Organizations to Explore Development of Peace Corps Programs in Mexico
The U.S. Peace Corps and the Consejo Nacional de Ciencia y Technologia, National Council on Science and Technology (CONACYT) of Mexico will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) as part of the ‘Partnership for Prosperity’ initiative that was launched by U.S. President George W. Bush and Mexican President Vincente Fox at their summit in September 2001.
Working in conjunction with CONACYT, Peace Corps will develop a program that meets the needs of CONACYT in areas such as information technology, small business development, science and technology, and sustainable development.
WHAT: Signing of MOU between U.S. Peace Corps and Mexico’s CONACYT
WHERE: The Westin St. Francis Hotel 335 Powell Street Essex Room San Francisco, California
WHEN: Tuesday, June 10, 2003 9:00 a.m.
WHO: Peace Corps Director Gaddi H. Vasquez
CONACYT Director Jaime Parada Avila
United States Ambassador Tony Garza
Mexico Ambassador Juan Jose Bremer
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