Through the Memorandum of Understanding that we are about to sign, we –– USAID and NPC –– are aligning our collective commitment to protect natural forests from deforestation and degradation through the use of LAWIN.
The United States and France have long enjoyed an effective and productive partnership in many different areas, and advancing international development objectives is a key part of that collaboration. France has a strong track record of supporting energy related activities in sub-Saharan Africa and focusing on energy infrastructure development as a means to support social and economic development. So we are thrilled to partner with France as Power Africa works to achieve the goals of adding 30,000 MW and 60 million connections to Africa’s power sector by 2030.
We are here today to celebrate two things that Cambodia can count among its riches: beautiful art and abundant natural resources like its forests and rivers. Even in my short time in Cambodia, I’m truly impressed by the wealth of traditional art as well as the country’s natural beauty. These are very special gifts and it is up to all of us to make sure that they are nurtured and protected.
We know that climate-related shocks will become more severe in the future and that they will affect agriculture and landscapes. For example, in Sub-Saharan Africa, total production for maize could decline by up to 22% by 2050 due to climate change. So, we must recognize that if we are going to end hunger and extreme poverty, we need to adapt to tomorrow’s climate. That is why, in USAID, we continue to integrate what we know about climate change into all of our programs, and help countries transition to climate-resilient, low-emission economic development.
I’ll begin by thanking Minister Aaron Motsoaledi and his team at the Department of Health for inviting me to give a message of support on behalf of USAID and the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief; better known to most of you as PEPFAR. It is an honor for me to join you today to mark World Prematurity Day. Maternal and child health is a significant focus of the U.S. government throughout Southern Africa. USAID works closely with many South African partners on maternal and child HIV prevention and care and treatment programs, with a strong emphasis on reducing mother to child transmission, and safeguarding orphans and vulnerable children.
Welcome to our Clean Energy Auction Side Event! Today, you will hear from distinguished panelists, who will share their experiences holding renewable energy auctions and you will also get a chance to participate in the World Bank’s Pilot Auction. So I hope you are as excited as I am about today’s program!
This launch of the Hermetic Storage Technology campaign represents one of the most important goals shared by the United States and Kenya: to transform the lives of millions of Kenyans by ensuring that they live in food secure households, eat nutritious foods and have opportunities for sustainable prosperity within their communities.
Today, over one billion people living in the Asia-Pacific region are able to access critical information and communication technologies that just a decade earlier were largely out of reach. In the next five years, more people in Asia will access the Internet for the first time than have done so in the previous 30 years. That’s an incredible statistic – a fact that will have a profound effect on the rate of economic, political and social change in the region.
A very good morning to you all. It gives me great pleasure to be here and to extend a warm welcome to everyone at this two-day Training of Facilitators on the ASEAN SME Academy. First of all, let me convey my appreciation to H. E. Dr. Cham Prasidh, Senior Minister for Industry and Handicrafts, and his efficient colleagues in the General Department of SMEs and Handicrafts. The Ministry is a key partner in this event, co-hosting this training, and identifying all the participants.
It is an honor to be here today and to be speaking on behalf of development partners. We are encouraged by the great progress that Cambodia has made in reducing hunger and stunting in Cambodia since 2000. The recent 2016 Global Hunger Index Report results show that Cambodia is one of three countries with largest percentage of hunger reduction among the 50 countries with serious levels of hunger. This improvement is great news.
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