2003 Speeches

Speech by Dirk Dijkerman on the culmination of the Hologram Program as well as the launch of the Knowledge Sharing Program
November 11, 2003: It is a pleasure to represent USAID here today at the culmination of the first two years of the Hologram programme and the launch of the Knowledge Sharing Programme.

USAID Mandela Economics Scholars Alumni Association Launch, Remarks by Eilene Oldwine, Deputy Director United States Agency for International Development (USAID) South Africa
September 10, 2003:  Thank you for inviting me to join your launch of the Alumni Association.  USAID South Africa’s Director, Dr. Dirk Dijkerman, regrets missing your inaugural banquet tonight, especially since he is an economist himself.  He is home recovering from the flu, but he asked me to convey his warm congratulations to you.

GREENING OF POTCHEFSTROOM - National Arbor Week, remarks by Eilene Oldwine, Deputy Director United States Agency for International Development (USAID), September 2, 2003
September 10, 2003:   Thank you for inviting us to join your community’s celebration of National Arbor Week by launching the “Greening of Potchefstroom” today.  We appreciate this opportunity to take a look with you at the social, economic and environmental importance of trees in a society.  The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is proud to be associated with our partners, Food and Trees for Africa, and the Potchefstroom Municipality and citizens on this very significant occasion.

USAID distributes First Lady’s Donation of Art Kits to Disadvantaged South African children, remarks by Eilene Oldwine, Acting USAID Director, July 31, 2003
July 31, 2003:   Thank you for taking time out of your busy schedules to join us today.   We know that your lives are dedicated to helping historically disadvantaged South African children improve their opportunities for health, education and happiness.  We applaud your sacrifices and are glad to support your efforts through the American Ambassador’s Self-Help Program that USAID funds in South Africa and throughout the world. 

Remarks by Jeffrey N. Bakken, USAID, at the Judicial Symposium Banquet, Birchwood Hotel, Benoni, July 16, 2003
July 16, 2003: I am honored to stand here tonight before such a distinguished group.  My only regret is that Justice Minister Maduna could not be with us this evening, and I’m sure you’ll join me in wishing him a speedy recovery from his automobile accident earlier today.

U.S. Ambassador Cameron Hume Comments on Tuberculosis in South Africa, March 2003
March 3, 2003: The United States is proud to be one of South Africa’s most active partners in many areas of health and biomedicine, including tuberculosis.  Our collaboration on TB prevention, control, treatment and research demonstrates how much our countries can accomplish when we work together to save lives and prevent illness.  The short films we are here today to introduce clearly demonstrate the growing productiveness of our partnership. 

USAID Supports Peninsula Technikon to Produce World Class Textbooks, remarks by Eilene B. Oldwine, USAID/South Africa Deputy Director
March 27, 2003:   Thank you for inviting me to join you at the launch of these materials that were developed and produced by dedicated Peninsula Technikon staff and students.  I appreciate the opportunity to meet all of you at this prestigious event.

DDSP Conference, talking points by Dirk Dijkerman, USAID/South Africa Director
February 25, 2003:  Please allow me to congratulate the National and Provincial Departments of Education, The Research Triangle Institute, DDSP service providers, and other role players for having worked diligently and collaboratively to improve the quality of education in primary schools which serve disadvantaged children.

Court Efficiency Gets Major Boost
January 30, 2003:   When the Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Dr Penuell Maduna officially launches the Re Aga Boswa project in Durban on Friday (January 31, 2003), it will be the beginning of one of the most important substantive changes in the history of the criminal justice system in South Africa. A partnership initiative between the justice department, Business Against Crime and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), the project will dramatically change the way courts are run by streamlining the system and making them more efficient.