| Notice to the Press Office of the Spokesman Washington, DC September 7, 2006 Under Secretary of State Sheeran Shiner to Chair Panel Discussion On Helping Developing Countries Improve Their Business ClimatesUnder Secretary of State for Economic, Business and Agricultural Affairs Josette Sheeran Shiner will chair a panel discussion on U.S. policies to advance international business climate reforms to help developing countries attract greater private sector investment and spur economic growth. This event will take place in the Loy Henderson Auditorium at the Department of State on Friday, September 8, from 1:00-3:00p.m. The event, entitled "Doing Business in the World 2007 – A New Emphasis for the U.S. Government," coincides with the release of the World Bank’s 2007 "Doing Business" report, which ranks the ease of doing business in more than 150 countries. The other participants on the panel will include: Simeon Djankov, Doing Business Report Manager at the World Bank; James T. Smith, USAID Deputy Assistant Administrator; Jose Brito, Ambassador of the Republic of Cape Verde; and R. Michael Gadbaw, Vice President, General Electric. This event is open for press coverage. Media representatives who plan to attend the entire program should arrive at the 23rd Street entrance at 12:15 p.m. Final access is 12:45 p.m. Press interested in attending should present either (1) a U.S. Government-issued identification card (Department of State, Foreign Press Center, White House, Congress, Department of Defense), (2) a media-issued photo identification card, or (3) a letter from their employer on letterhead verifying their employment as a journalist, accompanied by an official photo identification (driver’s license or passport). Press Contact: Warner Rose, Public Affairs Officer, (202) 647-4864. 2006/789
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