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USAID/Asia Press Releases
Asia Current Press Releases
December 2007
November 2007
October 2007
- Afghanistan, 10/31/2007: USAID partners with Roshan to create jobs for over 1,000 women
- Afghanistan, 10/30/2007: Forty Afghan Businesses Attend the 27th India International Trade Fair
- Indonesia, 10/30/2007: U.S. Ambassador Cameron Hume Introduces U.S-Funded MTV Documentary on Human Trafficking in Southeast Asi
- Afghanistan, 10/28/2007: Badakshan's First Agricultural Fair Expected to Draw Over 5,000 Attendees
- Afghanistan, 10/25/2007: AgFair celebrates Afghan agriculture
- Indonesia, 10/24/2007: Project Development Specialist FSN-11
- Afghanistan, 10/9/2007: Afghanistan to Revitalize Technical and Vocational Education
- Bangladesh, 10/8/2007: USAID to provide $199 million to continue Health, Economic Growth and Environment programs in Bangladesh
- Afghanistan, 10/8/2007: Report: Developing the Trade and Business Environment
- Afghanistan, 10/7/2007: Report: Afghanistan Food Security Conditions and Causes
September 2007
August 2007
July 2007
June 2007
May 2007
- Afghanistan, 5/27/2007: Logar Province Inaugurates Renovated Makhzan
- Indonesia, 5/21/2007: U.S. Chargé d'Affaires Heffern Meets Four New Muppets for Indonesia's ‘Sesame Street'
- Indonesia, 5/21/2007: Joyous Introduction for Indonesia's 'Sesame Street'
- Indonesia, 5/20/2007: Finding a Future:Psychosocial Support to Children
- Indonesia, 5/13/2007: Indonesia and the U.S. Celebrate Success of Basic Education Program in Indonesia
- Indonesia, 5/13/2007: Putting the Fun Back in Fundamental:Decentralized Basic Education
- Indonesia, 5/12/2007: Sitting in Judgment: Upholding the Rights of Women in Islamic Courts
- Afghanistan, 5/4/2007: USAID Continues Assistance to Ministry of Education
- Indonesia, 5/3/2007: Program Management Specialist (Economics) FSN-11
- Indonesia, 5/1/2007: USAID/Indonesia and INTEL team up to make teachers tech-savvy
April 2007
March 2007
February 2007
- Afghanistan, 2/16/2007: Vulnerable women gaining ground
- Afghanistan, 2/16/2007: Pistachio Woodlands Rehabilitated
- Afghanistan, 2/16/2007: Obtaining an Education
- Indonesia, 2/13/2007: U.S. Gifts Sulawesi Farmers with Training to Boost Cocoa Production
- Afghanistan, 2/12/2007: USAID Continues Assistance to National Assembly
- Afghanistan, 2/12/2007: Stimulating Growth across Agricultural Supply Chains
- Indonesia, 2/11/2007: U.S. to Provide Additional Funds to Help Flood Victims
- Indonesia, 2/11/2007: Gala Celebrates Revitalized Coffee Industry in Gayo Highlands
- Indonesia, 2/11/2007: USAID Contributes Jakarta Flood Relief Efforts
- Indonesia, 2/8/2007: Maternal and Child Health Project Management Specialist
- Indonesia, 2/7/2007: U.S. Embassy Statement on the Inauguration of Aceh Governor
- Indonesia, 2/6/2007: Local Governance & Decentralization Program Specialist
- Indonesia, 2/6/2007: Family Planning and Reproductive Health Project Management Specialist
- Indonesia, 2/4/2007: U.S. to Provide Emergency Assistance to Jakarta and Surrounding Area Flood Victims
- Afghanistan, 2/4/2007: Women-owned Businesses Earn Licit Income
January 2007
December 2006
November 2006
October 2006
September 2006
- Afghanistan, 9/30/2006: USAID Announces Support to National Literacy Program in Afghanistan
- Afghanistan, 9/30/2006: Silk Production Revived Near Ancient Silk Road
- Afghanistan, 9/30/2006: Afghan Farmers Adopt Greenhouse Techniques
- Afghanistan, 9/30/2006: New Road Increases Market Access and Security
- Indonesia, 9/27/2006: USAID Gives Pandeglang Children a Head Start
- Indonesia, 9/24/2006: Changing behaviors and using new products: USAID's Safe Water program increases access to affordable safe water
- Indonesia, 9/24/2006: USAID and the United States Naval Ship Mercy: Train Local Health Providers in Polio rehabilitation therapies
- Indonesia, 9/20/2006: The U.S. and Indonesia to Collaborate on Water Utility Financing
- Indonesia, 9/18/2006: Roving Secretary FSN-5
- Afghanistan, 9/18/2006: USAID Provides Support to Afghanistan Power Sector
- Afghanistan, 9/17/2006: Minister of Education Makes First Trip to the U.S. for Global Literacy Conference
- Indonesia, 9/13/2006: The U.S. Provides an Additional $3.2 million to Indonesia for Avian Influenza Prevention
August 2006
- Afghanistan, 8/31/2006: Panjshir Valley Road Transformed
- Afghanistan, 8/31/2006: Grape Farmers Learn New Techniques
- Afghanistan, 8/31/2006: First Airstrip in Zabul Province
- Afghanistan, 8/31/2006: Zabul Health Clinic Refurbishment
- Afghanistan, 8/29/2006: Newly Renovated Health Clinic Opens in Zabul Province
- Indonesia, 8/10/2006: Financial Analyst OFM FSN-11
- Afghanistan, 8/9/2006: U.S. Government Assistance to Afghanistan Triples in 2006
- Afghanistan, 8/5/2006: USAID Approves New Livestock Project with Land-Grant Universities
- Indonesia, 8/3/2006: U.S. Congressman Robert Wexler to Attend Volleyball Event in Aceh
- Indonesia, 8/2/2006: Aceh Coffee Farmers Earn Higher Income with USAID Support
- Indonesia, 8/2/2006: Computer Programmer/Analyst EXO FSN-9
- Afghanistan, 8/2/2006: USAID Provides Additional $16 million for Drought Relief
July 2006
- Indonesia, 7/25/2006: Elections and Political Processes Specialist DDG FSN-11
- Afghanistan, 7/23/2006: USAID Announces $20 Million in New Food Aid
- Indonesia, 7/22/2006: Aceh Engineer ARRO FSN-11
- Indonesia, 7/21/2006: U.S. Ambassador to Indonesia B. Lynn Pascoe Visits Aceh to Highlight U.S. Partnership with Indonesia in Reconstruction Projects
- Indonesia, 7/18/2006: U. S. Government Provides U.S. $50,000 in Assistance for Earthquake and Tsunami Victims in Southern Java, Indonesia
- Afghanistan, 7/18/2006: Faizabad Trial Farm Donates Harvest to Fatima-Tul-Zahra Orphanage
- Afghanistan, 7/14/2006: Former Poppy Grower Comes Home
- Indonesia, 7/5/2006: Local Governance and Decentralization Project Specialist DDG FSN-11
June 2006
- Indonesia, 6/28/2006: USAID Finalizes Banda Aceh to Calang Road Alignment
- Afghanistan, 6/26/2006: USAID and Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation Increase Agricultural Exports
- Indonesia, 6/24/2006: Rapid Response to the Central Java-Jogjakarta Earthquake
- Indonesia, 6/24/2006: Hoping for the Best while Preparing for the Worst with Mt. Merapi
- Indonesia, 6/21/2006: USAID Partner Universities Improving the Quality of Teaching
- Indonesia, 6/17/2006: Secretary BHS FSN-6
- Indonesia, 6/12/2006: U.S. Ambassador Visits Bantul as Earthquake Relief Transitions to Recovery
- Indonesia, 6/12/2006: Access to Clean Water a Key to Survival in the Aftermath of the Central Java-Yogyakarta Earthquake
- Indonesia, 6/11/2006: USAID Presents 2006 Investment Award to Batam City and Gianyar District
- Indonesia, 6/11/2006: Administrative Assistant OFM FSN-8
- Indonesia, 6/11/2006: U.S. Senate Resolution on Extending Condolences and Aid to Indonesian Earthquake Victims
- Indonesia, 6/11/2006: USAID Serahkan Penghargaan Investasi 2006 Kepada Kota Batam dan Kabupaten Gianyar
- Indonesia, 6/11/2006: KPPOD Awards Ceremony: Investment Award 2006 Opening Remarks by Larry Meserve, Acting Director USAID Indonesia
- Indonesia, 6/8/2006: USAID and BP Indonesia Sign U.S. $9 Million Agreement Bird's Head Development Initiative
- Indonesia, 6/8/2006: Ambassador Pascoe Applauds Indonesia's Successful Family Planning
- Indonesia, 6/8/2006: WELCOMING SPEECH, 35 Year Partnership in Family Planning, BKKBN and USAID
- Indonesia, 6/8/2006: CLOSING REMARKS, 35 Year Partnership in Family Planning, BKKBN and USAID
- Indonesia, 6/8/2006: A Volunteer Making a Difference
- Indonesia, 6/7/2006: In Earthquake's Aftermath, USAID Helps Keep Classes in Session
- Indonesia, 6/7/2006: USAID and U.S. Military work together to care for earthquake victims
- Indonesia, 6/7/2006: USAID Partners with Indonesian Medical Volunteers to Serve Earthquake Survivors
- Indonesia, 6/5/2006: USAID responds quickly to assist earthquake victims
- Indonesia, 6/5/2006: Maps and GIS Support Ensure Effective Coordination of Relief Efforts
- Indonesia, 6/5/2006: USAID Provides Critical Medical Support to Earthquake Victims
- Indonesia, 6/5/2006: Head of Muhammadiyah Visits U.S. Relief Operations
- Indonesia, 6/5/2006: USAID and U.S. Military work together to care for earthquake victims
- Indonesia, 6/4/2006: Restoring Water and Sanitation Systems to Quake Victims
May 2006
- Indonesia, 5/31/2006: USAID Funds Generators for Aceh's Governor
- Afghanistan, 5/31/2006: New Road Increases Access to Basic Facilities
- Afghanistan, 5/31/2006: Afghan Geological Survey Complex Renewal
- Indonesia, 5/30/2006: Ambassador B. Lynn Pascoe and Mission Director William M. Frej travel to earthquake stricken areas
- Indonesia, 5/30/2006: Earthquake - Preliminary Observations
- Indonesia, 5/29/2006: U.S. Assistance Update: U.S. Contribution Reaches $5 Million
- Indonesia, 5/29/2006: Public Donation Information for Indonesia Earthquake
- Indonesia, 5/27/2006: U.S. Government Contribution for Earthquake in Yogyakarta and Central Java
- Indonesia, 5/26/2006: U. S. Government Provides US$100,000 in Assistance for Earthquake Victims in Yogyakarta and Central Java
- Indonesia, 5/22/2006: Public-Private Partnership for Housing Bears Fruit in Aceh Besar
- Indonesia, 5/22/2006: William M. Frej, USAID Mission Director Talking Points
- Afghanistan, 5/20/2006: Ambassador Randall L. Tobias, Director of U.S. Foreign Assistance and Administrator of United States Agency for International Development, Visits Afghanistan, Re-affirms U.S. Government Commitment to the Afghan People
- Indonesia, 5/17/2006: U. S. Government Assists in Mount Merapi Emergency Response
- Indonesia, 5/17/2006: U. S. Government Assists in Mount Merapi Emergency Response
- Afghanistan, 5/12/2006: Conference for National Assembly members on NGOs and their role in the Development of Afghanistan
- Afghanistan, 5/9/2006: Khogaini Farm to Market Road Rehabilitated
- Afghanistan, 5/2/2006: World Press Freedom Day
April 2006
- Afghanistan, 4/30/2006: First Woman Para-Veterinarian in Afghanistan
- Afghanistan, 4/30/2006: Jobs for Women Increase in Afghanistan
- Indonesia, 4/28/2006: Chevron Graduation Ceremony
- Indonesia, 4/28/2006: USAID and Chevron Alliance Celebrates Vocational Training Graduation
- Indonesia, 4/24/2006: Celebrating Best Practices in Quality
- Indonesia, 4/24/2006: Muhammad Usaidi: USAID'S Namesake is a Healthy Baby Boy
- Indonesia, 4/24/2006: Water Day with Coca Cola
- Indonesia, 4/24/2006: USAID/BKKBN Family Planning Conference in East Java Celebrates Quality Achievements
- Indonesia, 4/24/2006: USAID Road Project Opens Key Transit Point
- Indonesia, 4/20/2006: U. S. Government Provides Assistance for Mount Merapi Preparedness Efforts
- Indonesia, 4/19/2006: AIG/USAID MoU Signing Ceremony
- Indonesia, 4/19/2006: USAID Partners to Dedicate More Funds for Housing
- Indonesia, 4/17/2006: PROMIS Project (Reducing Barriers to Market Entry and Business Operation)
- Afghanistan, 4/12/2006: Rejuvenating Olive Groves
- Afghanistan, 4/12/2006: Farmers Trade Poppies for Other Crops
- Afghanistan, 4/12/2006: Farmers Revive Produce Market
- Afghanistan, 4/12/2006: Bringing Hope to Tuberculosis Patients
- Indonesia, 4/10/2006: Meulaboh Fish & Vegetable Market Project Inauguration
- Indonesia, 4/10/2006: One-Year Commemoration of Nias Earthquake
- Indonesia, 4/10/2006: Solicitation for Indonesian National Personal Services Contractor (PSC) To Serve As Chauffeur, FSN-3, USAID/Indonesia
- Afghanistan, 4/5/2006: United States Emphasizes Local Afghan Purchasing
March 2006
- Afghanistan, 3/31/2006: Teacher Grateful for Textbooks
- Indonesia, 3/30/2006: Indonesian Islamic Leaders to Gather in Washington To Discuss and Strengthen US-Indonesian Relations
- Indonesia, 3/30/2006: U.S. Provides $2 Million for Inclusive Education in Indonesia
- Indonesia, 3/28/2006: The U.S. Supports Competitiveness Program in Indonesia
- Indonesia, 3/28/2006: SENADA National Launching
- Indonesia, 3/22/2006: Inauguration of STIMRA or the Institute of Risk Management and Insurance
- Indonesia, 3/22/2006: The United States Supports the First Undergraduate Program on Risk Management in Indonesia
- Indonesia, 3/19/2006: USAID and Coca-Cola Launch "Cinta Air" Program in Bekasi
- Indonesia, 3/19/2006: Official Launching of Cinta Air
- Indonesia, 3/14/2006: Secretary Rice Honors Acehnese Midwife
- Indonesia, 3/13/2006: U.S. Secretary of State Rice Visits Madrassah to Announce the Creation of Indonesian Version of Sesame Street
- Afghanistan, 3/7/2006: First Class of Afghan Community Midwives Graduates in Khost Province
February 2006
January 2006
December 2005
November 2005
- Afghanistan, 11/30/2005: Strategic Objective Grant Agreement Signed
- Afghanistan, 11/27/2005: Afghans Open First Courthouse in Panjshir Valley
- Indonesia, 11/23/2005: Aceh Governor Approves Environmental Assessment for Banda-Aceh to Meulaboh Road Reconstruction Project
- Indonesia, 11/23/2005: Approval of AMDAL for Banda Aceh to Meulaboh Road
- Indonesia, 11/21/2005: Nusa Village
- Indonesia, 11/17/2005: One Year After
- Indonesia, 11/16/2005: USAID Medical Partners Providing More Than Immunizations
- Indonesia, 11/15/2005: U.S. Supports Aceh Peace Process
- Indonesia, 11/13/2005: U.S. Advances Construction on Banda Aceh to Meulaboh Road
- Afghanistan, 11/7/2005: American University of Afghanistan Opens for First Undergraduate Students
October 2005
- Indonesia, 10/30/2005: Community Based Recovery Initiative kicks off
- Afghanistan, 10/26/2005: Juma Mohammad Mohammadi Industrial Park Opens in Bagrami
- Indonesia, 10/16/2005: US goodwill envoy Karen Hughes visits Indonesia on "Listening Tour"
- Indonesia, 10/13/2005: Community Unites For Common Goal
- Indonesia, 10/11/2005: USAID Adds to Disaster Response Team in Pakistan
- Indonesia, 10/11/2005: Acehnese youth learn technical trades
- Afghanistan, 10/3/2005: Revitalizing a Traditional Calling
- Afghanistan, 10/3/2005: Treasury Officials Train in DC, NY
- Afghanistan, 10/2/2005: Afghan Women Establish their own Business Federation
- Indonesia, 10/2/2005: The U.S. Supports Protection of Bank Deposits in Indonesia
September 2005
August 2005
July 2005
- Indonesia, 7/20/2005: P.T. Wijaya Karya Wins First Phase $13.5 Million Contract
- Indonesia, 7/19/2005: U. S. and Indonesia sign agreement for US$400 million for relief and reconstruction
- Indonesia, 7/19/2005: First 60 students begin vocational training
- Indonesia, 7/7/2005: U.S. Government provides an additional $65 Million in assistance to Indonesia for basic education, health and the environment.
- Indonesia, 7/6/2005: U. S. and Indonesia Sign Agreement Providing US$400 Million for Aceh Relief, Recovery, and Reconstruction
- Indonesia, 7/6/2005: Tsunami SOAG Signing Ceremony
- Indonesia, 7/6/2005: USAID provides training in environmentally sound construction
- Indonesia, 7/6/2005: USAID partners with local bank to increase credit access in tsunami-affected areas
- Afghanistan, 7/4/2005: USAID Responds to Emergency Situation Caused by Severe Floods in Northern Provinces of Afghanistan
- Indonesia, 7/3/2005: Spatial Planning in Aceh, Many Stakeholders
- Afghanistan, 7/1/2005: USAID Launches Seed and Fertilizer Distribution Program in Uruzgan Province
June 2005
May 2005
- Indonesia, 5/31/2005: USAID and Chevron announce $10 million public-private alliance to support vocational training
- Indonesia, 5/30/2005: Generating Hope
- Indonesia, 5/25/2005: USAID Announces Development Partnership with Chevron in Indonesia
- Indonesia, 5/24/2005: Joint Statement Between the United States of America and the Republic of Indonesia
- Indonesia, 5/24/2005: USAID reconstructs markets in Banda Aceh
- Afghanistan, 5/22/2005: Statement by U.S. Embassy Kabul Charge d'Affaires Richard Christenson on Murder of USAID Contractors
- Indonesia, 5/17/2005: Mobile vital health service saves lives
- Indonesia, 5/16/2005: USAID and BKKBN Celebrate Historical Achievements in Family Planning and Reproductive Health
- Indonesia, 5/13/2005: Micro-Credits Bring Business Back to Market
- Indonesia, 5/9/2005: Deputy Secretary Zoellick Visit Devastated Aceh Fishing Village
- Indonesia, 5/7/2005: U.S. and Indonesia Sign MOU for Reconstruction of Banda Aceh to Meulaboh Road
- Indonesia, 5/6/2005: U.S. and Indonesia agree to $73.7 million in Economic Development Assistance
- Indonesia, 5/4/2005: Presidents Bush 41, Clinton Announce $10 Million in Private Funds for Tsunami Reconstruction Projects
- Indonesia, 5/3/2005: Governor of North Sumatra and USAID Launch the Local Governance Support Program (LGSP) in North Sumatra Province
- Indonesia, 5/1/2005: The U.S. Government Commemorates National Education Day: $90 million in new programs for Indonesia
April 2005
- Indonesia, 4/20/2005: World Water Day Poster Contest Ceremony in Commemoration of Earth Day
- Indonesia, 4/20/2005: Award Ceremony: World Water Day Speech
- Indonesia, 4/19/2005: New USAID initiative focuses on improving livelihoods and governance
- Indonesia, 4/19/2005: Providing Safe Water to Banda Aceh
- Indonesia, 4/12/2005: USAID and the City of Aceh support good governance
- Indonesia, 4/12/2005: USAID provides food for 150,000 earthquake survivors
- Indonesia, 4/10/2005: The U.S. Government Supports Indonesia's Fight Against Financial Crimes and Corruption
- Indonesia, 4/9/2005: Fishermen Get Back on the Water
- Indonesia, 4/6/2005: USAID and the City of Banda Aceh Support Good Governance
- Indonesia, 4/4/2005: USNS Mercy Arrives in Nias to Provide Emergency Assistance
- Indonesia, 4/4/2005: USNS Mercy arrives in Nias
March 2005
- Indonesia, 3/31/2005: Women Get Back to Work
- Indonesia, 3/28/2005: USAID Provides $100,000 in Emergency Assistance to Indonesia
- Indonesia, 3/27/2005: Private sector investments protect children's health
- Indonesia, 3/23/2005: Breaking Through
- Afghanistan, 3/20/2005: US Pledges $200,000 to Kabul Greening Week
- Indonesia, 3/15/2005: U.S. Hospital Ship Mercy Bids Farewell to Banda Aceh
- Indonesia, 3/15/2005: USAID partners with Syahkuala University
- Indonesia, 3/15/2005: Ensuring Transparency and Accountability
- Afghanistan, 3/10/2005: USAID Announces $2.5 Million for Afghanistan Women's Ministry
- Afghanistan, 3/8/2005: Founding Mothers -- Standard Bearers for Freedom, By Zalmay Khailzad
- Afghanistan, 3/7/2005: USAID Reaffirms Commitment To Women on International Women's Day
- Indonesia, 3/7/2005: Controlling epidemics
- Indonesia, 3/7/2005: Ensuring life-saving medical care
- Indonesia, 3/6/2005: USAID and Partners Build Confidence and Skills
- Indonesia, 3/1/2005: Re-opening local government offices
February 2005
- Indonesia, 2/27/2005: OpEd: Local Innovation for National Prosperity
- Indonesia, 2/24/2005: Ensuring Accountability and Transparency in Aceh Reconstruction
- Indonesia, 2/24/2005: USAID Moves Additional Assistance for Aceh
- Indonesia, 2/22/2005: Safe deliveries for mothers
- Indonesia, 2/17/2005: A Couple Works to Heal and Rebuild
- Indonesia, 2/14/2005: Bringing hope and jobs
- Indonesia, 2/14/2005: Training local health care staff
- Indonesia, 2/10/2005: The U.S. Government Seeks $950 Million for Tsunami Relief
- Indonesia, 2/7/2005: Restoring livelihoods in Aceh province
- Indonesia, 2/7/2005: Keeping families healthy
- Indonesia, 2/1/2005: US Assistance Moves into New Phase
January 2005
November 2004
August 2004
July 2004
June 2004
March 2004
November 2003
May 2003
- Afghanistan, 5/31/2003: Empowering Afghanistan's Disabled Population
- Afghanistan, 5/31/2003: Agriculture Projects Have Quick Impact
- Afghanistan, 5/31/2003: Radio System Connects Local Governments
- Afghanistan, 5/31/2003: First Person: Shopkeeper Thanks America for New Life
- Afghanistan, 5/31/2003: Tunnel Opens Opportunities for Truckers
- Afghanistan, 5/31/2003: Girls Return to School in Mazar-e-Sharif
- Afghanistan, 5/31/2003: Bringing the Shahidan Market Back to Life
- Afghanistan, 5/31/2003: Improving Transportation in Afghanistan
- Afghanistan, 5/31/2003: Progress for the Ministry of Finance in Afghanistan
- Afghanistan, 5/31/2003: Repairing Teacher Training Colleges
- Afghanistan, 5/31/2003: Canal Building Becomes a Source of Hope
- Afghanistan, 5/31/2003: Trillions of Afghanis are Replaced
- Afghanistan, 5/31/2003: Women Bakers Working Again
December 2002
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