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Photo of Mongolian farmers picking tomatoes.  Traditionally, Mongolians have been dependent on vegetables shipped in from neighboring countries, as vegetables are difficult to grow in the harsh Mongolian climate.  Programs such as the Gobi Initiative have introduced new methods of farming to help herders become self-sustaining. Photo: L. Bayar Programs






Program Overview :: Special Projects

With central and regional resources, USAID also funds a number of smaller projects aimed at promoting economic growth, protecting the environment, strengthening civil society and combating HIV/AIDS. These include:

  • A limited scholarship training program administered by the Academy for Educational Development (AED);
  • The eastern steppes gazelle project implemented by the Wildlife Conservation Society (WCS);
  • Two NGO development programs, one supported by Mercy Corps International and the other by the International Human Rights Law Group;
  • An Energy Partnership between the Energy Regulatory Authority and the Delaware Public Utilities Commission arranged by the US Energy Association (USEA); and
  • Short-term training scholarships arranged by Cisco Systems and the US Technology Training Institute (USTTI).
  • A pilot project implemented by PACT to increase public awareness about and help prevent the spread of HIV/AIDS.