Political & Economic Section
The Political and Economic section is responsible for the full range of post’s political, economic, and commercial affairs, preparing reports and supporting US policy goals in the areas of counter-terrorism, democratization, trafficking in persons, environment, science and technology, and organized labor. The section promotesUS commercial programs on behalf of the Department of Commerce.
The political section manages post’s political portfolios, which including counter-terrorism, human rights, democratization, elections and party politics. The section also administers the Democracy and Human Rights Fund
The Economic and Commercial Section manages post’s economic portfolios, including agriculture, tourism, mining and industrial development, and civil aviation. The section works to promote US commercial efforts in Mali, and also administers the Ambassador’s Special Self Help Fund.
Principal Staff in the Poitical & Economic Section:
- Peter D. Newman, Pol/Econ Officer
- Frederick N. Noyes, Pol/Econ Officer
- Manoela G. Borges, Economic Officer
- Matthew A. Bockner, Pol/Military Affairs Officer
Key Economic & Commercial Links
- Basic Facts about Mali
- Banks in Mali
- Investment Opportunities
- Legal Procedures
- Cost of Operations
- US Dept. of Commerce Export Assistance Program
- Commercial Guide
- YR2000 Investment Climate Statement