African Light Source and LAAAMP,Two Bold Projects for Promoting Scientific Development and International Collaborations in Developing Countries*

This presentation will discuss the history and programs of the African Light Source  (AfLS) and Lightsources for Africa, the Americas, Asia, Middle East and Pacific (LAAAMP).  These programs are rooted in scientific diplomacy, government partnerships, and the sharing of information among nations.  While the AfLS focuses on infrastructure, namely the design and construction of a 4^th generation synchrotron light source somewhere in Africa, LAAAMP focuses on the training needed to build a large community of synchrotron light source users.  We will describe how these organizations work in partnership for the common goal of uplifting developing countries.