Increased Measles Cases Threaten Children’s Lives in Yemen
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In Yemen, many are operating within a context of a struggling economy, overcrowded living conditions, and an overwhelmed Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) infrastructure. Additionally, a large number of children remain unreachable through routine immunization interventions. As a result of these challenges, Yemen has experienced an increase in measles and other communicable diseases cases among children.
Making Everyone Count: A Fireside Chat with USAID and the U.S. Census Bureau
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USAID Assistant Administrator for Global Health Dr. Atul Gawande and Director of the U.S. Census Bureau Robert L. Santos take part in a fireside chat, highlighting the 70-year partnership between the two agencies to foster evidence-based policymaking worldwide.
Administrator Samantha Power in Amman, Jordan
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Administrator Power in Amman, Jordan visits a World Food Programme warehouse.
Administrator Samantha Power on “The End of Climate Shocks”
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Today, I can announce that USAID is going to commit an additional $11 million, this year, to SERVIR. This data will not just help guide immediate lifesaving action, but it will forecast long-term needs to help countries prioritize solutions – an essential effort as countries now draft their National Adaptation Plans. USAID is supporting our partners in drafting and implementing these Plans – and factoring their resilience needs into all budget and policy work, from infrastructure planning to capital budgets.
Greater Transparency in the Extractive Sector
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The Greater Transparency in the Extractive Sector project promoted by USAID, within the framework of the EITI initiative, increases citizen participation in the use of revenues from the exploitation of natural resources, to support the well-being of communities and improve the governance of the e