As part of preparations for the successful
conduct of the 2019 General Elections, a delegation of the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) has embarked on a training programme /
study tour to the CIIE, Oakland, California, United States.
Under a new Shale Gas Initiative, the U.S. and China will «use experience gained in the United States to assess China's shale gas potential, promote environmentally - sustainable development of shale gas resources,
conduct joint technical
studies to accelerate development of shale gas resources in China, and promote shale gas investment in China through the U.S. - China Oil and Gas Industry Forum,
study tours, and workshops.»