[wanabidii] Press Releases: IIP Coordinator Macon Phillips Travel to Brazil

You are subscribed to Press Releases for U.S. Department of State. This information has recently been updated, and is now available. Press Releases: IIP Coordinator Macon Phillips Travel to Brazil 08/24/2015 12:05 PM EDT IIP Coordinator Macon Phillips Travel to Brazil Media Note Office of the Spokesperson Washington, DC August 24, 2015 Bureau of International Information Programs (IIP) Coordinator Macon Phillips will travel to Brazil August 23-29, where he will visit Sao Paulo, Brasilia, and Rio de Janeiro to discuss collaboration on environmental sustainability issues, learn more about Brazil’s growing eGovernance initiatives, and explore opportunities for expanded bilateral cooperation efforts. During his visit to Sao Paulo August 24-25, Coordinator Phillips will meet with non-governmental organizations and social media influencers to learn about Brazil’s technology and communications sectors and explore areas of cooperation in confronting environmental challenges. While in Brasilia, August 25-26, Coordinator Phillips will visit Casa Thomas Jefferson, one of the 42 independent Binational Centers providing high-quality instruction in English and promoting mutual understanding through cultural and educational programs. He will also meet with government officials, government relations experts, and academics to better understand Brazil’s growing eGovernance initiatives. In Rio de Janeiro, Coordinator Phillips will meet with NGOs August 27-29 to discuss Brazilian efforts to address environmental challenges through public engagement campaigns. He will also talk to tech incubators and social media leaders to discuss cutting edge innovations occurring in Brazil. For more updates on Coordinator Phillips’ trip, follow @EmbaixadaEUA and follow him directly on Twitter @Macon44. The Office of Website Management, Bureau of Public Affairs, manages this site as a portal for information from the U.S. State Department. External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein. Stay connected with the State Department:       External links found in this content or on Department of State websites that go to other non-Department websites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein.  Update your subscriptions, modify your password or email address, or stop subscriptions at any time on your Subscriber Preferences Page. You will need to use your email address to log in. If you have questions or problems with the subscription service, please visit subscriberhelp.govdelivery.com. This service is provided to you at no charge by U.S. Department of State. This email was sent to wanabidii@googlegroups.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: U.S. Department of State · 2201 C Street NW · Washington, DC 20520

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