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Wed, 03 Feb 2010 14:33:42 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2010/pr100201.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2010/pr100201.html Haiti As part of the ongoing medical response to the Haiti earthquake, USAID, the agency coordinating the US Government response, announced today that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has activated additional components of the National Disaster Medical System (NDMS) to help U.S. hospitals provide care to critically ill survivors. Tue, 02 Feb 2010 14:33:42 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2010/pr100126_1.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2010/pr100126_1.html Haiti A U.S. team is on-the-ground in Haiti evaluating the status of the country's communications infrastructure and services following the devastating earthquake that struck Haiti on January 12th. The team was deployed in response to a request from Director General Montàigne Marcelin of Conseil National des Télécommunications (Conatel), the communications agency in Haiti, in coordination with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Thu, 28 Jan 2010 12:47:13 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2010/pr100126_1.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2010/pr100126_1.html Haiti Haitian police and civilian volunteers, assisted by the U.S. military distributed more than 43,800 hand-held radios to survivors of the devastating Jan. 12 earthquake. In a collaborative effort, the team handed out self-powered radios at major distribution centers in Cite Soleil, the Presidential Palace, the Petionville Club and other affected areas throughout the city. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 20:28:42 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2010/pr100126.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2010/pr100126.html Haiti In response to the devastating earthquake that struck Haiti Jan.12, the U.S. is expediting the delivery of medical supplies, providing critical health services, and conducting assessments to help determine health priorities. The U. S. government also is helping to plan for Haiti's long-term public health needs and harmonizing health inputs with other donors and groups led by the government of Haiti and coordinated by the Pan American Health Organization. Tue, 26 Jan 2010 20:26:42 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2010/pr100124.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2010/pr100124.html Haiti USAID Administrator Dr. Rajiv Shah met with Haitian President René Préval yesterday. Administrator Shah visited Haiti to meet with local officials and to monitor ongoing earthquake recovery. Administrator Shah and President Préval discussed recovery efforts and Haiti’s urgent needs. Sun, 24 Jan 2010 13:26:42 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2010/ps100118.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2010/ps100118.html Washington Today Americans across the country are honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. by participating in a day of service in their communities. The response we are seeing to the devastating earthquake that just occurred 600 miles south of Florida is a great example of Dr. King's commitment to common humanity. Mon, 18 Jan 2010 18:26:26 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2010/pr100116.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2010/pr100116.html Haiti The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Bureau for Global Health is sending additional specialists to Haiti to help assist with the rising medical needs. Reports indicate that thousands of individuals in makeshift medical facilities are in dire need of medical attention following Tuesday's earthquake. Sat, 16 Jan 2010 16:31:22 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2010/pr100113.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2010/pr100113.html Haiti In the aftermath of the earthquake in Haiti, USAID is providing 14,550 tons of food aid which will help feed 1.2 million people for two weeks and is valued at approximately $18 million, to assist those affected by the disaster. Thu, 14 Jan 2010 09:46:42 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2010/pr100112_1.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2010/pr100112_1.html South Africa The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) announce today the swearing in of Jeff Borns as mission director to South Africa. Senior Deputy Assistant Administrator Earl Gast presided over the event and administered the oath to Borns. Thu, 14 Jan 2010 14:04:37 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2010/pr100112.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2010/pr100112.html Haiti In response to the earthquake in Haiti, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is dispatching a Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) and has activated its partners, the Fairfax County Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Team and the Los Angeles County Search and Rescue Team. Wed, 13 Jan 2010 07:31:42 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2010/pr100107.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2010/pr100107.html Worldwide The following is the text of the remarks from Dr. Rajiv Shah upon his swearing-in today as USAID Administrator. Thu, 07 Jan 2010 17:21:42 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2010/pr100106.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2010/pr100106.html Haiti The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) announced today the swearing in of Dr. Carleene Dei as its new mission director for Haiti. As director, Dei will oversee programs to promote stability and help Haitians strengthen their democratic institutions, promote economic growth and improve education and health services. Wed, 06 Jan 2010 13:29:42 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr091223.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr091223.html Worldwide The U.S. Government released today a report on assistance to highly vulnerable children in developing countries, U.S. Government and Partners: Working Together on a Comprehensive, Coordinated and Effective Response to Highly Vulnerable Children Wed, 23 Dec 2009 13:09:24 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr091218.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr091218.html Worldwide Since 1984, Demographic and Health Surveys (DHS), conceived and funded largely by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), has collected and disseminated high quality data that provide critical insight for decision makers to plan, monitor, and evaluate population, health, and nutrition programs. Fri, 18 Dec 2009 15:49:24 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr091208.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr091208.html South Africa The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and The Coca-Cola Company (TCCC) have partnered through the Water and Development Alliance (WADA) initiative to bring more than 12,000 people in Ramotshinyadi Village of South Africa access to clean drinking water. Tue, 08 Dec 2009 17:42:42 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr091207_1.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr091207_1.html Worldwide The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) along with alliance partners AED and Darden Restaurants, which owns Red Lobster and Olive Garden, today announced the Global FISH Alliance, a program that promotes sustainable fisheries and responsible aquaculture practices. The partnership held a reception at the AED Global Theater where a panel representing this unique public private partnership discussed the importance of a comprehensive approach to sustainable fishing practices. Mon, 07 Dec 2009 17:47:42 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr091207.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr091207.html Russia Under the framework of the U.S.-Russia Bilateral Presidential Commission, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), U.S. Forest Service, and the Russian Federal Forest Agency signed a Protocol of Intent to strengthen collaboration in the sustainable management of forests through 2013. Mon, 07 Dec 2009 15:07:42 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr091202.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr091202.html Rwanda Janet Nkubana, Rwandan entrepreneur and co-founder of Gahaya Links, Ltd Weaving Company, a USAID recipient, will make an in-store appearance at Macy's Metro Center on Friday, December 4th at 5:30pm. Janet will demonstrate weaving techniques and discuss her compelling story. Wed, 02 Dec 2009 15:00:42 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr091201.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr091201.html Washington The mission of USAID is my passion. As a young child, my parents - both immigrants from India - took me to visit their homeland. I clearly remember my uncle insisting on showing my sister and me the full reality of that multi-faceted country - not just the historic landmarks and vibrant urban communities, but also the vast slums that were home to millions and continue to be. This early experience opened my eyes to a type of human suffering I had not previously witnessed and have not since forgotten. Tue, 01 Dec 2009 13:36:24 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/ps091130.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/ps091130.html Worldwide This World AIDS Day we remember why we fight. We recognize our dedication and renew our commitment to continue the progress that has already been made. By working together, we have made great strides in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:33:42 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr091120_1.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr091120_1.html Guatemala The United States and Guatemala signed a one-year, $6.75 million agreement Nov. 17 to design and implement a series of preventive anti-crime activities to address the serious security situation that threatens the stability of Guatemalan society. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:21:50 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr091120.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr091120.html Benin The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) announced today the swearing in of Kevin L. Armstrong as its new mission director for Benin. Senior Deputy Assistant Administrator Earl W. Gast presided at the event and administered the oath to Armstrong. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 17:01:42 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr091119.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr091119.html Guatemala Seeking to combat the food security crisis in Guatemala's Dry Corridor, which is located in the country's eastern region, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) announced plans to provide $15 million in emergency assistance Nov. 19. Thu, 19 Nov 2009 17:31:24 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr091118.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr091118.html Dominican Republic The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Major League Baseball Dominican Development Alliance (MLB-DDA) teamed up with Chicago Cubs Charities Nov. 17 to donate $100,000 to support health and basic education activities at the Caobete Basic School and Education Center for Integrated Health (CESI). Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:43:42 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr091112.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr091112.html El Salvador The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has airlifted relief supplies to El Salvador and provided an initial $100,000 for the local purchase of additional relief items and fuel for the helicopter and airplanes the government El Salvador is using to transport supplies and fly assessment missions over the areas affected by Tropical Storm Ida. In total, USAID has provided approximately $280,000 to assist those affected by Tropical Storm Ida to date. Tue, 12 Nov 2009 15:59:42 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr091110.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr091110.html Worldwide Today the White House announced the nomination of Dr. Rajiv Shah as USAID Administrator. The Agency welcomes the nomination as we carry out our mission of providing economic, development and humanitarian assistance in support of the foreign policy goals of the United States. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:40:42 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr091105.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr091105.html Angola The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) announced today the swearing in of Randall Peterson as its new Mission Director for Angola. The Counselor to the Agency, Ambassador James Michel, presided at the event and administered the oath to Mr. Peterson. Thu, 05 Nov 2009 16:13:42 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr091104_1.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr091104_1.html Worldwide The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) announced a five year $100 million grant to The Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health's Center for Communication Programs (CCP), with the Malaria Consortium and Catholic Relief Services to ensure the distribution and proper use of long-lasting insecticide treated bed nets (LLINs) in malaria endemic countries. USAID missions across Africa and in parts of Asia are expected to buy into the project. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:20:42 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr091104.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr091104.html Asia Today, the U.S. Agency for International Development, Radiohead and MTV EXIT music video collaboration received the prestigious 2009 Asia-Pacific Child Rights Award at a ceremony in Hong Kong. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 11:47:42 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr091103_3r.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr091103_3r.html Worldwide The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Bureau for Global Health is pleased to announce a partnership with International Medical Corps (IMC) to strengthen the human capacity of countries to identify and respond to outbreaks of newly emergent diseases in a timely and sustainable manner. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:00:25 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr091103_2.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr091103_2.html Worldwide The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Bureau for Global Health is pleased to announce a partnership with DAI to strengthen the human capacity of countries to identify and respond to outbreaks of newly emergent diseases in a timely and sustainable manner. DAI leads a distinguished team including the University of Minnesota, Tufts University, Training Resources Group, Inc., and Ecology and Environment, Inc. This is a five-year cooperative agreement with a ceiling of $185 million. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:00:24 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr091103_1.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr091103_1.html Worldwide The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has awarded the Academy for Educational Development (AED) a five-year, multimillion-dollar cooperative agreement called PREVENT to develop and implement effective behavior change and communications interventions that reduce the risk of emerging zoonotic diseases. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:00:23 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr091103.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr091103.html Worldwide The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Bureau for Global Health is pleased to announce a partnership with UC Davis to monitor for and increase the local capacity in 'geographic hot spots' to identify the emergence of new infectious diseases in high-risk wildlife such as bats, rodents, and non-human primates that could pose a major threat to human health. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:00:22 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr091029.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr091029.html Dominican Republic Through a unique public-private alliance, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) teamed up with the Major League Baseball-Dominican Development Alliance (MLB-DDA), and the San Diego Padres to donate $35,000 to the Instituto Dominicano de Desarrollo Integral (IDDI) for basic education activities in Najayo, Dominican Republic Oct. 27 Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:05:42 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr091027.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr091027.html Africa Sixty finalists for the African Diaspora Marketplace (ADM), with proposals representing more than $22 million of diaspora business investment to spur job creation in their native countries, were announced today by Western Union and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Thu, 29 Oct 2009 15:05:24 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr091026_1.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr091026_1.html Worldwide With substandard and counterfeit versions of medicines intended to treat life-threatening diseases such as malaria, HIV/AIDS and tuberculosis posing a growing threat throughout the developing world, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the U.S. Pharmacopeial (USP) Convention will expand their joint efforts to combat this menace by launching a new program over the next five years. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:52:42 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr091026.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr091026.html Africa Higher Education for Development (HED) and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) announced today that an additional 13 partnerships will be funded through the Africa-U.S. Higher Education Initiative Planning Grant Competition. Mon, 26 Oct 2009 14:37:42 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr091021_2.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr091021_2.html Worldwide The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), together with the International Federation of Gynecology and Obstetrics (FIGO), the International Confederation of Midwives (ICM), and the International Council of Nurses (ICN), has issued a consensus statement about the importance of family planning as a key component of post abortion care. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:28:42 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr091021_1.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr091021_1.html Worldwide The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is launching an Emerging Pandemic Threats (EPT) program that builds on the successes of the Agency's long-standing programs in disease surveillance, training, and outbreak response, particularly those addressing avian and pandemic influenza. The focus of the EPT program is to pre-empt or combat, at their source, newly emerging diseases of animal origin that could threaten human health. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 16:19:42 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr091021.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr091021.html Worldwide The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and Grameen Foundation today announced a new collaboration that will make up to $162.5 million in local currency financing available to microfinance institutions (MFIs) throughout the developing world. Wed, 21 Oct 2009 13:35:42 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr091015.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr091015.html Africa A Purdue University professor, whose research was funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), received the 2009 World Food Prize Oct. 15 for his concerted effort in the development of drought and parasitic weed resistant varieties of sorghum which has increased the food supply to millions in sub-Saharan Africa.onference Oct. 13 that focused on ways to enhance awareness of quality management concepts, services and products and to illustrate their role in Iraq's national development. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:25:24 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr091014.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr091014.html Iraq Iraqi Deputy Minister of Industry Muhammed Abdullah and USAID/Iraq Mission Director Chris Crowley joined officials from the Government of Iraq (GoI) and representatives from Iraqi universities and the private sector at a conference Oct. 13 that focused on ways to enhance awareness of quality management concepts, services and products and to illustrate their role in Iraq's national development. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:30:24 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr091013.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr091013.html Worldwide A researcher for an international program funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) won the 2009 Nobel Prize in economics for her work on how community institutions can prevent conflict. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 17:27:42 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr091009_1.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr091009_1.html Worldwide Gays and Lesbians in Foreign Affairs Agencies (GLIFAA) was named Employee Resource Group (ERG) of the year by Out & Equal Workplace Advocates. GILFAA is the first federal employee organization to receive an award from Out & Equal. Ajit Joshi, Program Director for United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Bureau of Democracy, Conflict and Humanitarian Assistance and Policy Director for GLIFAA, will accept the award on behalf of GLIFAA. Fri, 09 Oct 2009 17:59:42 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr091009.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr091009.html Worldwide The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has awarded a five-year grant, Strengthening Health Outcomes through the Private Sector, to Abt Associates Inc. Sub-recipients under the grant are Banyan Global, Jhpiego, Marie Stopes International, the Monitor Group, and O'Hanlon Health Consulting, LLC. The $95 million grant will build upon USAID's decades of support for and leadership in private health sector programming, and on the work of its predecessor projects, Private Sector Partnerships-One (PSP-One) and Banking on Health. Fri, 09 Oct 2009 17:28:42 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr091008.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr091008.html Worldwide In order to respond more rapidly to global food emergencies, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) announced the expansion of its worldwide food aid warehouse program last week. The Agency awarded a contract valued at up to $50 million to Agility Logistics, Inc. of Virginia Thu, 08 Oct 2009 17:34:42 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr091006.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr091006.html Worldwide The U.S. government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), announced over $10.5 million in grants to seven organizations working in six countries in Africa to extend malaria prevention and control activities in communities most affected by the disease, particularly children under age 5 and pregnant women. Tue, 06 Oct 2009 12:01:42 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr091002.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr091002.html Washington The U.S. Agency for International Development's (USAID) Acting Administrator Alonzo Fulgham, along with representatives from USAID's Latin America and Caribbean Bureau, will participate in a Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration at the Hubbard Place Community Center, located at 3500 14th Street NW, Washington DC, on Oct. 5, from 3 to 5 p.m. Fri, 02 Oct 2009 12:327:42 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr091001.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr091001.html Indonesia The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) provided $300,000 immediately following the 7.6 magnitude earthquake that struck the Indonesian island of Sumatra at 5:15 PM local time on September 30, 2009. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:36:42 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr090930_4.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr090930_4.html Worldwide The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), recently awarded 30 grants totaling $8.6 million to 23 U.S. based non-profit, private and voluntary organizations (PVOs), under USAID's International Food Relief Partnerships (IFRP) program. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:05:24 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr090930_3.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr090930_3.html Zimbabwe The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Standard Chartered Bank of Zimbabwe (Stanchart) signed an agreement that will enable the bank to expand its lending by $20 million over five years. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 16:03:42 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr090930_2.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr090930_2.html Philippines The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has allocated an additional $1 million in emergency assistance for the people of the Philippines in the aftermath of Tropical Storm Ketsana, bringing the total assistance provided by USAID to $1.1 million. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 10:03:42 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr090930_1.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr090930_1.html Jordan The U.S. Agency for International Development's (USAID) Mission Director in Amman, Jordan, Jay L. Knott, signed five agreements Sept. 28, providing $411.4 million in grants from the United States to Jordan. Wed, 30 Sep 2009 16:58:23 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr090930.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr090930.html Worldwide At the Clinton Global Initiative annual meeting on Friday, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Rockefeller Foundation, the Global Impact Investing Network (GIIN), and JP Morgan Chase announced a joint commitment to develop a set of standards that will rate the social and environmental return on financial investments. Wed, 30 Sep 2009 11:03:42 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr090928.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr090928.html Africa On Friday, a public-private partnership with General Mills, a leading U.S. food company, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) was announced at the closing of the Fifth Annual Meeting of the Clinton Global Health Initiative. Mon, 28 Sep 2009 14:24:15 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr090924_1.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr090924_1.html Pakistan Amy Meyer, director of the Office of Economic Growth at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) field mission in Pakistan, was awarded the National Security and International Affairs Medal at the Partnership for Public Service annual gala event September 23. Thu, 24 Sep 2009 17:18:10 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr090924.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr090924.html Worldwide This week (Sept. 21), the U.S. Agency for International Development contributed $6 million to the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) trust fund facility, administered by the World Bank. Thu, 24 Sep 2009 11:23:38 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr090917.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr090917.html Washington The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) hosted Dr. Beth Noveck as a part of the Administrator's Forum. As the United States deputy chief technology officer for open government, Dr. Noveck leads the President's Open Government Initiative and she challenged the Agency to use technology to improve development. Thu, 17 Sep 2009 12:40:58 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr090909.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr090909.html Worldwide On September 8th, 2009 the World Bank Group released Doing Business 2010: Reforming through Difficult Times. The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is honored to have partnered with eight of the top-ten countries highlighted for reforms to make it easier for entrepreneurs to start and expand their businesses. Mon, 14 Sep 2009 16:51:38 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr090903r.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr090903r.html Worldwide The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) congratulates its partner, the International AIDS Vaccine Initiative (IAVI) for its recent findings that may bring the scientific community a bit closer to an HIV vaccine. The results allow scientists to understand the dynamics of naturally occurring protective mechanisms that some people have against HIV. Thu, 03 Sep 2009 17:41:00 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr090902_2.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr090902_2.html Washington The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) held an Iftar dinner in recognition of the holy month of Ramadan. USAID Acting Administrator Alonzo Fulgham was the host of the event which was well attended by a representative cross section of the Washington diplomatic and development community. Thu, 03 Sep 2009 11:41:00 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr090902.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr090902.html Iraq Early Tuesday morning a structural weakness was discovered in the roof of the building serving as the primary office facility for the U.S. Agency for International Development in Baghdad, Iraq. Wed, 02 Sep 2009 13:52:19 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr090902_1.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr090902_1.html Ghana The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Acting Assistant Administrator for Africa, Earl Gast presided over the ceremony where Cheryl L. Anderson was sworn-in on August 6, 2009 as the new mission director for Ghana. Wed, 02 Sep 2009 13:24:19 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr090819_2r.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr090819_2r.html Afghanistan USAID has partnered with Fortius One's GeoCommons, Google, Development Seed, Relief Star-Tides, and Synergy Strike Force to map election related incidents online -- enabling anyone to share information that bolsters the fledgling democracy. Thu, 20 Aug 2009 15:24:19 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr090819_1.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr090819_1.html Europe & Eurasia The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) today released the 12th edition of the NGO Sustainability Index, a key analytical tool that measures the progress of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in the Europe and Eurasia region. Wed, 19 Aug 2009 14:56:25 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr090819.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr090819.html Worldwide The United Nations has designated August 19, 2009, as the first annual World Humanitarian Day in honor of those who devote their lives to helping others and in remembrance of those who have lost their lives while doing so. Wed, 19 Aug 2009 12:19:53 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr090813.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr090813.html Africa The inaugural African Diaspora Marketplace (ADM) closed its call for proposals and has exceeded expectations by collecting 733 business proposals. The ADM is a business entrepreneurship program fostering economic development ideas from U.S.-based African diaspora to create plans for sustainable start-up and established businesses in 19 countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. Thu, 13 Aug 2009 17:24:13 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr090806.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr090806.html Haiti The U.S. Agency for International Development's (USAID) Acting Administrator, Alonzo Fulgham, addressed attendees of the Haitian Diaspora Unity Congress Sunday in Miami Beach, Fla. Fulgham's remarks before the members of the International Congress of the Haitian Diaspora focused on USAID's initiatives to assist Haiti in partnership with members of the Diaspora. Other VIPs who addressed the Congress were Haiti's Prime Minister Michelle Pierre-Louis and former President Bill Clinton. Tue, 11 Aug 2009 16:04:13 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr090715.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr090715.html Worldwide The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) co-sponsored "Open Development Camp: Data and Collaboration," an event focused on emerging opportunities to share international development data and on ways to collaborate more constructively. The "open development" approach enables more problem-solvers to address development challenges in a participatory, collaborative and transparent way. Thu, 16 Jul 2009 11:41:35 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr090709.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr090709.html Morocco The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) announced today the swearing in of John Groarke as the Agency's new mission director for Morocco. Counselor to the Agency Lisa Chiles presided over the ceremony and administered the oath of office to Groarke. Thu, 09 Jul 2009 16:52:23 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr090708.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr090708.html Ethiopia The U.S. Agency for International Development announced today the swearing in of Thomas H. Staal as its new Mission Director for Ethiopia. Counselor to the Agency Lisa Chiles presided at the event and administered the oath to Staal. Wed, 08 Jul 2009 14:51:22 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr090703.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/pr090703.html Iraq The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) announced that Tijara, its private-sector development program in Iraq, has helped provide more than 132,000 micro-loans worth a combined value of $300 million since the start of U.S. government microfinance assistance to Iraq in 2004. Tue, 07 Jul 2009 13:48:38 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/ps090624.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2009/ps090624.html Sudan The guilty verdicts handed down today by a Sudanese court represent a critical step in bringing justice for John Granville and Abdelrahman Abbas Rahama, USAID employees killed in Sudan on January 1, 2008. Granville and Rahama represent the best of our Agency- service to others and a compassion for those in need. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 17:55:32 -0500