15 visitors from multiple countries in Africa will be coming to make professional connections in San Diego exploring the following specific objectives for the project outlined by the Department of State:

• Enhance understanding of the underlying principles of ethical systems for accountability in government and business in the United States;
• Address international efforts to strengthen the integrity of governments and businesses;
• Examine the effect of transparency on trade, investment, and economic development;
• Explore the role of citizens, traditional and new media, academia, and civil society in fostering transparency and accountability in government; and
• Highlight the mechanisms that enable citizens to foster good governance, ethical standards, and accountability at the local, state, and federal levels.