Bono invites Argentine President Macri to participate in GPE's financing conference in 2018

GPE media coverage - October 10, 2017 | Source: La Séptima Digital

Students at school at the Monze Primary School, Zambia. Credit: GPE/Alexandra Humme

Earlier this week, Argentine President Macri met with Bono, lead singer of Irish rock band U2, to discuss the importance of ensuring access to quality education for all boys and girls. During this meeting, Bono invited President Macri to participate in GPE's financing conference in early 2018.

Read the article in La Séptima Digital (En Español)

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