2002 Speeches

United States Agency for International Development (USAID), remarks by Eilene Oldwine, Acting Director; South Africa, USAID/South African Department of Justice/Business Against Crime Joint Launch
August 5, 2002: I have been looking forward to the launch of this exciting new partnership between the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the Department of Justice and the South African business community, represented through Business Against Crime (BAC). We have officially joined forces to leverage our respective contributions to the Department of Justice in strengthening the criminal justice system, through the Criminal Justice Strengthening Program (CJSP).

United States Agency for International Development (USAID), South Africa-Remarks by Joel Kolker, Team Leader, Trees for Homes Initiative-Launching Phase II, Saturday, May 4, 10:30am--Mayibuye, Johannesburg
May 4, 2002: I would like to thank Food and Trees for Africa and the (My-boo-yeah) and Klipfontein communities for inviting me here on a beautiful Saturday morning. We are here for a very good reason--to launch this second phase of providing Trees for Homes in South Africa.

"Challenging Faith Based Communities" - Towards HIV and AIDS Actions that Make a Difference. Speech by Eilene Oldwine, Deputy Director, United States Agency for International Development (USAID) South Africa; Johannesburg; March 18 2002
March 18, 2002: Good morning, ladies and gentlemen. Welcome to the Regional HIV/AIDS Conference that USAID is sponsoring for faith-based groups in Southern Africa. You are leaders in your field from nine different countries. As such, you are entrusted with key responsibilities and opportunities to motivate and model your faith's concern for people in your communities.

Black Economic Business Support - First Sector. Remarks by William Brands, Private Sector Development Director, United States Agency for International Development (USAID) South Africa; Alexandra; March 12, 2002
March 11, 2002:   It is a pleasure to be here today. Because unemployment is one of the critical problems facing this country, your government asked USAID to help create jobs in South Africa. We agreed. USAID works with South Africans in Business and Government to increase sustainable, market-driven jobs for the historically disadvantaged. Experience throughout the world shows us that small business growth-such as demonstrated by Phambili Services-generates the greatest job creation and equity. Vincent Charnley is living proof. Phambili's CEO started his business five years ago with two employees. Today, he employs more than 120 staff. Vincent, I expect your latest corporate merger will attract new clients as well. You will undoubtedly add another one hundred staff to meet the demands and high standards you place on serving Phambili's customers.

USAID Mission Director's Speech - Dr. Dirk W. Dijkerman uThukela Water Opening Ceremony; Mpumalanga; January 29, 2002
February 4, 2002: It may seem a little unusual for an official from the U.S. government to be participating in a ceremony celebrating an innovative approach to water service delivery in South Africa. But I can assure you that there are at least two reasons for my presence here today.

USAID Mission Director's Speech - Dr. Dirk W. Dijkerman U.S.- South Africa Bilateral Development Agreement Ceremony; January 30, 2002
January 30, 2002: Strong participation and concrete actions by all levels of South Africa's government--and many civil society groups -- enable United States co-operation assistance to make a difference here. Our partnership works across the country.

TUBERCULOSIS: National Medium Term Development Plan - National TB Control Programme. Speech by Eilene Oldwine, Deputy Director, United States Agency for International Development (USAID) South Africa, January 9, 2002; Partnership Launch
January 14, 2002:  Thank you for this opportunity to speak with you today. I am pleased to be able to join the Minister, the Department of Health, and the World Health Organization at the launch of South Africa’s extremely important Tuberculosis Medium Term Development Plan. USAID is honored to have joined our South African colleagues and the Royal Dutch TB Organization--known as "KNCV"--in developing this plan.