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Abdirahman Kahin carrying food in aluminum foil containers from car with trunk open (© Aaron Lavinsky/Star Tribune/Getty Images)

Bringing a taste of Africa to the U.S. Midwest

A native of Somalia who operates restaurants in Minnesota inspired by African flavors won a small business award.
Anapidédé Kibandou Betema harvesting crops (© Theodore Tossim)

Women farmers in Togo find success working together

After struggling to find work, Anapidédé Kibandou Betema turned her garden into a business. See how the U.S. assists entrepreneurs.
Bellamore Ndayikeze speaking at lectern (© World Learning)

U.S. program connects, empowers entrepreneurs of African descent

Learn how the State Department's African Descendant Social Entrepreneurship Exchange links and supports people within the African diaspora.
Girls wearing headscarves playing in a playground (© Jessie Wardarski/AP)

Minnesota boasts diverse population, healthy environment

Learn more about Minnesota, a U.S. Midwestern state that is bidding to host the 2027 world's Specialised Expo.
Bonnie Naua standing next to women's outfit on mannequin (State Dept./Amelia Shaw)

Sewing culture into clothing in Papua New Guinea

Skills learned in the U.S. Academy for Women Entrepreneurs (AWE) are helping a designer in Papua New Guinea grow her clothing business.
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Halal food sees big gains in U.S. restaurant market

In U.S. restaurants, halal food is going mainstream and being served by chefs offering diverse cuisine as well as at fast-food places.
Ajay Banga speaking with woman (© Nadine Hutton/MasterCard Worldwide/AP)

U.S. World Bank nominee leads in business and development

Ajay Banga, President Biden's nominee to lead the World Bank, has long worked to expand prosperity through digital technology.
Container cranes, helicopters and Statue of Liberty in silhouette in front of sun (© Julia Nikhinson/AP)

Why democracy improves a country’s economy

The United States is co-hosting the second Summit for Democracy at the end of March. Learn more about some of democracy's benefits.
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Creating sustainable styles in Iceland, Mexico

Learn how two alumnae of the U.S. government's Academy for Women Entrepreneurs are advancing environmentally friendly fashion.