The U.S. Mission to Côte d'Ivoire is inviting proposals for a Speaker Series Pilot under its Public Diplomacy Programs, offering a funding opportunity of $30,000. The initiative aims to facilitate a series of speaking engagements featuring American and Ivoirian experts on critical topics such as climate change, artificial intelligence, entrepreneurship, and youth civic engagement. This program is significant for fostering bilateral relations and public discourse between the two nations, with the selected grantee responsible for managing logistics, recruiting speakers, and promoting events, particularly in locations outside of Abidjan. Interested applicants must submit their proposals by September 19, 2024, and can direct inquiries to Sheik Kaba or Joel Soro at the provided email addresses.