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Executive Order 13734

Amending Executive Order 13675 To Expand Membership on the President's Advisory Council on Doing Business in Africa

This executive order expands the President's Advisory Council on Doing Business in Africa from 15 to 26 private sector corporate members. The change is intended to broaden private sector representation and perspectives to better support U.S.-Africa commercial engagement initiatives. No other structural changes to the Council's purpose or operations are made.

Federal Register Open PDF 81 FR 52321

Key directives

  • Increase President's Advisory Council on Doing Business in Africa membership cap from 15 to 26 private sector corporate members

Timeline

Immediate

  • Membership cap increased from 15 to 26 upon signing

Near term (90d)

  • Potential new member appointments by Commerce Secretary

Long term

  • Council operations continue with expanded capacity for advice on U.S.-Africa commercial policy

Risks & tensions

  • No stated timeline for filling expanded seats may delay realizing broader representation
  • Advisory councils lack binding authority; impact depends on Commerce Secretary utilization of advice
  • No funding mechanism specified; 'subject to availability of appropriations' clause may constrain expansion
Executive Order 13734: Amending Executive Order 13675 To Expand Membership on the President's Advisory Council on Doing Business in Africa · Executive Orders