Administrator Samantha Power at the 2023 Open Government Partnership Global Summit Event: State in a Smartphone – The Future of Digital Government
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Today I'm excited to announce that Estonia will be supporting this effort, partnering with USAID and Ukraine's Ministry of Digital Transformation. With Estonia's expertise in making new technologies adaptable to a range of different systems – so called interoperability – we will work together to model Diia and the underlying digital public infrastructure in more countries.
Administrator Samantha Power at 2023 Open Government Partnership Global Summit’s Closing Plenary
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Estonia has long been the model for how technology can be harnessed for civic progress. One of the ideas upon which the Open Government Partnership was founded more than a decade ago. No country, it's safe to say, has all the answers, but Estonia really offers powerful inspiration, showing not only how technology can improve the performance of government, but also how it can dramatically expand the involvement of citizens in governance. That is what has been so radical about what Estonia has shown.
Deputy Administrator Isobel Coleman’s Interview with Tanzania's TBC
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Hello and welcome to a special edition of our program, which is a special program and in the studio, I'm joined by my guest, the Deputy Administrator for Policy and Programming responsible for USAID, Ambassador Isobel Coleman, and my good name is Agnes Tuniga.
Deputy Administrator Isobel Coleman During the Deal Room Opening at Africa Food Systems Forum 2023
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USAID is increasing its focus on agri-SMEs in sub-Saharan Africa – including through blended finance and de-risking investments. Our work with Aceli Africa is another such model. Much like the Deal Room, Aceli is aligning capital supply with market demand to mobilize $700 million dollars in lending to Agri-SMEs, creating a more sustainable and competitive marketplace.
Sustainable management of forest concessions
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Sustainable Management of Forest Concessions is a project that proposes a new model for the conservation and integral use of ecosystem services.
Administrator Samantha Power's Keynote Address at the University of South Pacific
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We know that the most important thing we need to do is to listen, particularly to young leaders, to learn about the solutions you’re pursuing, and the ideas that you have for how our investments could accelerate progress. So we will partner closely with local leaders, civil society, and faith based organizations – not just governments – as we chart a course together.