USAID’s Economic Competitiveness Project partners with the Salvadoran government and the private business sector to generate tangible growth, create jobs, stimulate innovation, and catalyze policy reform that contributes to economic development and security to reduce irregular migration. The project supports the creation of new opportunities by expanding exports, diversifying products, facilitating entrance to new markets, and strengthening services for micro, small and medium businesses.
Consistent with the goals of the U.S. Strategy for Central America, and in broad alignment with the Northern Triangle Countries’ Alliance for Prosperity Plan, USAID programs in El Salvador expand broad-based economic growth to support a more secure and prosperous El Salvador where citizens can envision a future in their own country.
USAID’s contribution of $16.8 million to the International Organization for Migration’s (IOM) Return and Reintegration in the Northern Triangle Program assists in providing services to help returning migrants reintegrate into local communities, and to alert the public on the risks of irregular migration.
USAID’s contribution of $16.8 million to the International Organization for Migration’s (IOM) Return and Reintegration in the Northern Triangle Program assists in providing services to help returning migrants reintegrate into local communities, and to alert the public on the risks of irregular migration.
The Youth and Community Development Program increases educational opportunities for youth and fosters broad-based engagement to create safer and more resilient communities in El Salvador, Guatemala and Honduras, bolstering community pride, opportunities, and greater citizen security.
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Last updated: April 11, 2019
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