http://www.usaid.gov/press/missions/ Recent Mission Press Releases from the U.S. Agency for International Development. http://www.usaid.gov/images/main/usaid_logo_new.jpg http://www.usaid.gov en-us http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification webmaster@info.usaid.gov webmaster@info.usaid.gov http://vietnam.usaid.gov/first-fellows-complete-us-supported-field-epidemiology-training-program http://vietnam.usaid.gov/first-fellows-complete-us-supported-field-epidemiology-training-program Vietnam The first five fellows graduated today from Vietnam's Field Epidemiology Training Program, a U.S.-supported initiative that provides public health workers with skills to rapidly identify, investigate, and respond to disease outbreaks. Fri, 26 Aug 2011 17:27:46 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/2338/US_Government_Builds_A_Stateof_theArt_Power_Control_Center_in_Kabul http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/2338/US_Government_Builds_A_Stateof_theArt_Power_Control_Center_in_Kabul Afghanistan During today's ceremony at the Tarakhil Power Plant near Kabul, a state-of-the art National Load Control Center has been officially transferred to the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. Wed, 24 Aug 2011 15:56:43 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/2337/USAID_Administrator_Recognizes_Progress_and_Encourages_the_Expansion_of_Mobile_Money_in_Afghanistan http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/2337/USAID_Administrator_Recognizes_Progress_and_Encourages_the_Expansion_of_Mobile_Money_in_Afghanistan Afghanistan At the Government Media and Information Center in Kabul today, Afghanistan's Ministry of Communications and Information Technology co-hosted a press conference at which USAID Administrator Dr. Rajiv Shah acknowledged the importance of mobile money as a foundational investment for USAID in Afghanistan. Wed, 24 Aug 2011 16:01:53 -0500 http://armenia.usaid.gov/en/news-events/338 http://armenia.usaid.gov/en/news-events/338 Armenia On August 18, Eurasia Partnership Foundation (EPF) together with Istanbul-based Toplum Gönülleri Vakfı (TOG) - 'Community Volunteers Foundation' - NGO organized a 4-day exchange visit of Turkish Youth Bank Committee members to meet their Armenian counterparts in the framework of the USAID-funded Support to Armenia-Turkey Rapprochement (SATR) Project. Mon, 22 Aug 2011 12:24:18 -0500 http://vietnam.usaid.gov/us-supports-framework-respond-cross-border-disease-outbreaks http://vietnam.usaid.gov/us-supports-framework-respond-cross-border-disease-outbreaks Vietnam Human and animal health experts from Vietnam and Laos this week hammered out a coordination plan to help stem the spread of infectious disease in their border areas. Fri, 19 Aug 2011 17:29:35 -0500 http://eastafrica.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/2850/US_Food_and_Agriculture_Ambassadors_Visit_Kenya_to_Assess_International_Humanitarian_Efforts_to_Assi http://eastafrica.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/2850/US_Food_and_Agriculture_Ambassadors_Visit_Kenya_to_Assess_International_Humanitarian_Efforts_to_Assi East Africa U.S. Food and Agriculture Ambassadors Visit Kenya to Assess International Humanitarian Efforts to Assist Somali Refugees and Drought-Affected Kenyans Mon, 15 Aug 2011 13:12:01 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/2325/New_Strategy_Launched_to_Improve_Health_for_Afghans http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/2325/New_Strategy_Launched_to_Improve_Health_for_Afghans Afghanistan The Ministry of Public Health of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan organized a launching ceremony of the National Strategy for Improving Quality in Health Care. Mon, 08 Aug 2011 17:16:22 -0500 http://eastafrica.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/2847/Dr_Jill_Biden_Arrives_in_Kenya_to_Visit_Dadaab_Refugee_Camps_Highlight_the_Need_for_Aid_in_the_Horn_ http://eastafrica.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/2847/Dr_Jill_Biden_Arrives_in_Kenya_to_Visit_Dadaab_Refugee_Camps_Highlight_the_Need_for_Aid_in_the_Horn_ East Africa Dr. Jill Biden has arrived in Kenya with Senator Bill Frist, USAID Administrator Raj Shah, Assistant Secretary of State Eric Schwartz, and Special Assistant to the President Gayle Smith. Mon, 08 Aug 2011 13:17:03 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/2326/New_Park_Will_Benefit_Kabul_Residents_and_Visitors http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/2326/New_Park_Will_Benefit_Kabul_Residents_and_Visitors Afghanistan Construction of the Bibi Sarwary Park recently began under the auspices of the Kabul Municipality. The park, which will be completed in 90 days, is located in the first part of Khair Khana in District 11, adjacent to Bibi Sarwari Sangari High School. Sat, 06 Aug 2011 17:18:17 -0500 http://cambodia.usaid.gov/node/425 http://cambodia.usaid.gov/node/425 Cambodia Over 150 community members attended the U.S. Government-sponsored National Fish Day Celebration on July 22, 2011 funded through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Tue, 02 Aug 2011 13:07:31 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/2320/A_Decade_of_Living_Dangerously http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/2320/A_Decade_of_Living_Dangerously Afghanistan An innovative way to display data tracked over the last decade in Afghanistan is now available and shows trends in violence against journalists in Afghanistan alongside contextual information about regional violence and corruption. Mon, 01 Aug 2011 17:20:22 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/2319/Afghanistans_First_Cashmere_Dehairing_Facility_Inaugurated http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/2319/Afghanistans_First_Cashmere_Dehairing_Facility_Inaugurated Afghanistan Afghanistan's first cashmere de-hairing facility, inaugurated yesterday in Hirat, will significantly boost future Afghan cashmere exports. Sun, 31 Jul 2011 17:22:20 -0500 http://armenia.usaid.gov/en/news-events/337 http://armenia.usaid.gov/en/news-events/337 Armenia The USAID Mobilizing Action Against Corruption (MAAC) Activity, in partnership with the International Council on Human Rights Policy (ICHRP) has published the Armenian-language version of the Integrating Human Rights in the Anti-Corruption Agenda: Challenges, Possibilities and Opportunities Report (2010). Thu, 28 Jul 2011 12:28:22 -0500 http://armenia.usaid.gov/en/news-events/336 http://armenia.usaid.gov/en/news-events/336 Armenia June 2011 marked the completion of USAID's and World Vision's Building Disabled Persons Organizations' Outreach for Greater Disability Inclusiveness Project, which aimed to foster a more inclusive and accessible society for Armenians with disabilities. Mon, 25 Jul 2011 12:33:11 -0500 http://armenia.usaid.gov/en/news-events/335 http://armenia.usaid.gov/en/news-events/335 Armenia Within the framework of the Support to Armenia-Turkey Rapprochement Program, the Union of Manufacturers and Businessmen (Employers) of Armenia /UMB(E)A/ hosted a meeting of Armenian and Turkish entrepreneurs at Hrazdan Hotel on July 22. Sat, 23 Jul 2011 12:42:09 -0500 http://belarus.usaid.gov/content/usaid-assistance-reduces-risk-trafficking-among-belarusian-youth http://belarus.usaid.gov/content/usaid-assistance-reduces-risk-trafficking-among-belarusian-youth Belarus From July 18 to 22, 2011, sixteen university-aged young adults (18 to 21 years of age) seeking employment in Pinsk, Belarus participated in a job search skills training within the framework of the USAID Countering Trafficking in Persons: Belarus Project, implemented through the International Organization for Migration (IOM). Fri, 22 Jul 2011 13:05:17 -0500 http://armenia.usaid.gov/en/news-events/334 http://armenia.usaid.gov/en/news-events/334 Armenia Between July 12-18, the USAID-supported Alternative Resources in Media (ARM) project unveiled the results of the Media Consumer Preference Research through a series of presentations to representatives of media, civil society, businesses, and government of Armenia. Wed, 20 Jul 2011 12:47:54 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/2011PR/pr_07192011.html http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/2011PR/pr_07192011.html West Bank/Gaza On July 19th, the Technical and Vocational Education and Training Program, funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and implemented with Save the Children US in partnership with Mercy Corps, held a closeout ceremony in celebration of completion of its four year support for Dar al Kalima College in Bethlehem. Tue, 19 Jul 2011 17:26:21 -0500 http://armenia.usaid.gov/en/news-events/333 http://armenia.usaid.gov/en/news-events/333 Armenia A series of presentations based on a study of public perceptions of media will be held in Yerevan between July 12-25, 2011. Tue, 12 Jul 2011 12:51:41 -0500 http://armenia.usaid.gov/en/news-events/332 http://armenia.usaid.gov/en/news-events/332 Armenia The Global Political Trends Center (GPoT) of Istanbul Kültür University together with the Eurasia Partnership Foundation and the Yerevan Press Club and funding from USAID, held the Annual Journalism Award Ceremony on July 7, 2011 in the Consulate General of Belgium in Istanbul. Mon, 11 Jul 2011 12:54:48 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/missions/bb/news/110627.html http://www.usaid.gov/missions/bb/news/110627.html Barbados Today, June 27, 2011 Charge d’affaires, Mr. Christopher Sandrolini had a courtesy visit with Mrs. Marsha Atherley-Ikechi of the Barbados Fair Trading Commission. Mon, 27 Jun 2011 13:01:10 -0500 http://armenia.usaid.gov/en/news-events/331 http://armenia.usaid.gov/en/news-events/331 Armenia On June 20, 2011, the USAID Pension and Labor Market Reform (PALM) Project, jointly with AM Partners Consulting Company, presented the results of a baseline survey on public awareness of pension reform in Armenia. Mon, 20 Jun 2011 17:31:48 -0500 http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/533/26/USAID_Launches_the_Albanian_Cyber-Security_Program.htm http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/533/26/USAID_Launches_the_Albanian_Cyber-Security_Program.htm Albania Today, USAID launched the Albanian Cyber-Security Program, a one-year initiative that will build the Government of Albania's (GoA) capacity to prevent and respond to cyber-security incidents. Mon, 13 Jun 2011 12:20:49 -0500 http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/533/26/USAID_lancon_Programin_per_Sigurine_Kibernetike_ne_Shqiperi.htm http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/533/26/USAID_lancon_Programin_per_Sigurine_Kibernetike_ne_Shqiperi.htm Shqipëri Sot USAID njofton fillimin e Programit të Sigurisë Kibernetike në Shqipëri, një nismë njëvjeçare që do të ndihmojë në ngritjen e kapaciteteve të qeverisë shqiptare për të parandaluar dhe reaguar ndaj incidenteve kibernetike. Mon, 13 Jun 2011 12:57:53 -0500 http://kenya.usaid.gov/success-story/1017 http://kenya.usaid.gov/success-story/1017 Kenya The internationally recommended standard for forest cover is 10 percent of a country's landmass: Kenya today has less than two percent. Fri, 10 Jun 2011 16:49:57 -0500 http://indonesia.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/573/US_Embassy_Increases_Commitment_to_Renewable_Energy_in_Indonesia http://indonesia.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/573/US_Embassy_Increases_Commitment_to_Renewable_Energy_in_Indonesia Indonesia Today, the United States Government strengthened its commitment to a renewable energy partnership with Indonesia. Thu, 09 Jun 2011 17:07:59 -0500 http://eastafrica.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/2804/USAID_Supports_Economic_Opportunities_for_Somali_People http://eastafrica.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/2804/USAID_Supports_Economic_Opportunities_for_Somali_People East Africa The U.S. Agency for International Development's Partnership for Economic Growth was launched today in Hargeisa. The Partnership is working with Somalis to improve the environment for investment and expand economic opportunities. Tue, 07 Jun 2011 17:17:47 -0500 http://kenya.usaid.gov/success-story/1013 http://kenya.usaid.gov/success-story/1013 Kenya Having improved education for nearly a million children in rural areas, USAID/Kenya is now boosting education in informal settlements in Nairobi and Mombasa. Mon, 06 Jun 2011 16:43:46 -0500 http://indonesia.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/571/US_Ambassador_Meets_Indonesian_Women_Entrepreneurs http://indonesia.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/571/US_Ambassador_Meets_Indonesian_Women_Entrepreneurs Indonesia On May 29, U.S. Ambassador-at-large for Global Women's Initiatives Melanne Verveer visited a group of 18 women entrepreneurs in a poor Jakarta community. Wed, 01 Jun 2011 17:11:17 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/2255/Panjsher_Tourism_Development_Conference_Promotes_Investing_in_Afghanistans_Future http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/2255/Panjsher_Tourism_Development_Conference_Promotes_Investing_in_Afghanistans_Future Afghanistan On May 28 and 29, 10 international business owners participated in the first ever Panjsher Tourism Development Conference hosted by the Panjsher provincial government and the Afghanistan Investment Support Agency. Mon, 30 May 2011 14:31:00 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/2253/Bamyan_Hosts_First_International_Tourism_Investment_Conference http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/2253/Bamyan_Hosts_First_International_Tourism_Investment_Conference Afghanistan The Bamyan Provincial Government recently hosted the first-ever Bamyan Tourism Investment Conference. Sun, 29 May 2011 15:05:28 -0500 http://indonesia.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/569/3_Million_in_Scholarship_for_Indonesian_Students_to_Earn_Masters_Degrees_in_United_States http://indonesia.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/569/3_Million_in_Scholarship_for_Indonesian_Students_to_Earn_Masters_Degrees_in_United_States Indonesia The U.S. Government will send 13 Indonesian students to the United States to earn Master's Degrees in Applied Economics through a partnership with Georgia State University and the University of Gadjah Mada, which is based in Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Fri, 27 May 2011 17:15:20 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/ht/docs/pressreleases/savane_pistache_market_final.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/ht/docs/pressreleases/savane_pistache_market_final.pdf Haiti The neighborhood of Savane Pistache, in Carrefour-Feuilles, Port-au-Prince, is a densely populated area with high levels of unemployment. Fri, 27 May 2011 15:17:37 -0500 http://macedonia.usaid.gov/Documents/PressReleases/en/PRESS%20RELEASE%20EE%20Pilot%20Results%20Eng.pdf http://macedonia.usaid.gov/Documents/PressReleases/en/PRESS%20RELEASE%20EE%20Pilot%20Results%20Eng.pdf Macedonia The American people are investing in Macedonia to promote residential energy efficiency for low-income families, with the goal to reduce their energy costs and improve their living comfort. Thu, 26 May 2011 17:20:25 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/2011PR/pr_05262011a.html http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/2011PR/pr_05262011a.html West Bank/Gaza On May 26, the Palestinian Authority and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) launched the Dura Cluster Water Storage and Distribution System project in Al Dahiriya in the Hebron Governorate, a $13 million water project benefitting over 46,000 residents of the Southern West Bank. Thu, 26 May 2011 15:44:57 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/2251/American_University_of_Afghanistan_Holds_First_Commencement http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/2251/American_University_of_Afghanistan_Holds_First_Commencement Afghanistan Thirty-two students from the American University of Afghanistan (AUAF) celebrated their graduation during a commencement ceremony today that marked a milestone in their lives. Thu, 26 May 2011 15:08:49 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/2011PR/pr_05262011.html http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/2011PR/pr_05262011.html West Bank/Gaza On Thursday, the Ruwwad Palestinian Youth Empowerment Project, funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and implemented by the Education Development Center, Inc (EDC), held an environmental day in Ramallah's sister city of Al Bireh. Thu, 26 May 2011 15:37:48 -0500 http://kenya.usaid.gov/news-story/1011 http://kenya.usaid.gov/news-story/1011 Kenya The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) officially handed over a new metal shelving system - designed to store drugs and medical supplies - to the Kenya Medical Supplies Agency (KEMSA), today. Wed, 25 May 2011 17:00:29 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/2250/USAID_Launches_2011_Afghan_Youth_Voices_Festival_in_Kabul http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/2250/USAID_Launches_2011_Afghan_Youth_Voices_Festival_in_Kabul Afghanistan This afternoon Kabul's Bagh-e Babur gardens was filled with Afghan youth celebrating the launch of the USAID-funded 2011 Afghan Youth Voices Festival. Wed, 25 May 2011 15:31:31 -0500 http://srilanka.usaid.gov/press_detail.php?press_id=53 http://srilanka.usaid.gov/press_detail.php?press_id=53 Sri Lanka The U.S. Government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is supporting Ag-Biz East 2011, an agricultural trade exhibition, to be held at the Public Grounds in Ampara from May 27-28, 2011. Tue, 24 May 2011 16:17:21 -0500 http://paraguay.usaid.gov/v2/en/moreinfo/new/civil-service-reform-into-the-future-26.html http://paraguay.usaid.gov/v2/en/moreinfo/new/civil-service-reform-into-the-future-26.html Paraguay The Public Administration Secretariat signed an agreement with two local organizations supported by USAID to assist 30 public institutions' improvement efforts with the professional civil service. Tue, 24 May 2011 16:27:46 -0500 http://paraguay.usaid.gov/v2/detalle/noticia/reforma-del-servicio-civil-mirando-al-futuro-26.html http://paraguay.usaid.gov/v2/detalle/noticia/reforma-del-servicio-civil-mirando-al-futuro-26.html Paraguay La Secretaría de la Función Pública ha firmado un acuerdo con dos organizaciones locales que cuentan con el apoyo de USAID para apoyar a los esfuerzos de 30 instituciones públicas en mejorar en el servicio civil profesional. Tue, 24 May 2011 16:38:04 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/2248/USAID_Transitions_Poultry_Farm_to_Private_Investor http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/2248/USAID_Transitions_Poultry_Farm_to_Private_Investor Afghanistan Today in Hilmand Province, USAID transitioned a state-of-the-art poultry farm to a local investor, Hilmand Ihsan Poultry Company (HIPC), enabling the farm to operate as a private enterprise. Mon, 23 May 2011 16:24:12 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/2247/Afghanistan_Technical_Vocational_Institute_Honors_Graduating_Class_With_Ceremony http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/2247/Afghanistan_Technical_Vocational_Institute_Honors_Graduating_Class_With_Ceremony Afghanistan More than 1,000 students from the Afghanistan Technical Vocational Institute (ATVI) received diplomas today after successfully completing two years of intensive technical and vocational studies. Sun, 22 May 2011 16:27:37 -0500 http://srilanka.usaid.gov/press_detail.php?press_id=52 http://srilanka.usaid.gov/press_detail.php?press_id=52 Sri Lanka Last week the United States Agency for International Development's (USAID) Food for Peace (FFP) program signed a $1.5 million grant agreement to help more than 22,000 flood victims in eastern Sri Lanka. Thu, 19 May 2011 16:20:49 -0500 http://nigeria.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/NEDS%20Launch%20Press%20Release.pdf http://nigeria.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/NEDS%20Launch%20Press%20Release.pdf Nigeria On May 16, the United States Ambassador to Nigeria, Mr. Terence P. McCulley joined President Goodluck Jonathan to formally launch the final report of the 2010 Nigeria Education Data Survey and Digest of Education Statistics (NEDS) in Abuja. Wed, 18 May 2011 17:11:36 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/2246/USAID_Holds_Regional_Meeting_to_Strengthen_Afghanistans_Agricultural_Sector http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/2246/USAID_Holds_Regional_Meeting_to_Strengthen_Afghanistans_Agricultural_Sector Afghanistan The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) brought together 160 agricultural stakeholders from the Kabul region today to discuss new production and export activities in Afghanistan's agricultural sector and to plant the seed for business deals between farmers and traders. Wed, 18 May 2011 16:31:02 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/2011PR/pr_05172011.html http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/2011PR/pr_05172011.html West Bank/Gaza On May 17th, the Palestinian Authority (PA) and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) celebrated the completion of 66 kilometers of rehabilitated roads in the Southern West Bank in a ribbon-cutting ceremony held in Hebron. Tue, 17 May 2011 16:39:15 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/Arabic/2011PR/ar_05172011.htm http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/Arabic/2011PR/ar_05172011.htm الضفة الغربية وقطاع غزة إحتفلت السلطة الفلسطينية والوكالة الأميركية للتنمية الدولية USAID) ) يوم الثلاثاء الموافق 17أيار 2011 باستكمال تأهيل وتعبيد 66 كم من الطرق في جنوب الضفة الغربية، وذلك في حفل أقيم في الخليل. Tue, 17 May 2011 17:02:08 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/2244/Afghanistans_Judicial_Training_Program_Graduates_140_New_Judges http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/2244/Afghanistans_Judicial_Training_Program_Graduates_140_New_Judges Afghanistan Justice Abdul Salam Azimi, the Chief Justice of the Afghanistan Supreme Court and U.S. Ambassador Hans G. Klemm, Coordinating Director for Rule of Law and Law Enforcement, attended the 26th Annual Judicial Stage Graduation Ceremony at the Ministerial Palace in Kabul. The program trains law, Shari'a, and Madrassa graduates to become judges. Mon, 16 May 2011 16:35:19 -0500 http://kenya.usaid.gov/success-story/993 http://kenya.usaid.gov/success-story/993 Kenya The United States Government, through the President's Malaria Initiative (PMI), is contributing 2.7 million insecticide-treated nets (ITNs) to Kenya's campaign against malaria. The USG has been providing ITNs to Kenyans since 2008. Thu, 12 May 2011 17:06:33 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/2011PR/pr_05112011.html http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/2011PR/pr_05112011.html West Bank/Gaza On Wednesday, the Model Schools Network Program, funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), held a bicycle race in Saffa in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and Higher Education to raise awareness of the importance of sports to build self-esteem and create a sense of accomplishment. Wed, 11 May 2011 16:40:43 -0500 http://vietnam.usaid.gov/vietnam-us-partnership-provides-loans-women-living-hivaids http://vietnam.usaid.gov/vietnam-us-partnership-provides-loans-women-living-hivaids Vietnam Women living with or affected by HIV/AIDS in Vietnam will gain easier access to small loans to start a business and generate income under a new pilot program sponsored by Tinh Thuong One Member Limited Liability Microfinance Institution (TYM) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Tue, 10 May 2011 17:20:10 -0500 http://nigeria.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/Press%20Release%20Sesame%20Square.pdf http://nigeria.usaid.gov/sites/default/files/Press%20Release%20Sesame%20Square.pdf Nigeria Sesame Street, the longest street in the world, has arrived in Nigeria bringing new Muppet friends like Kami and Zobi, familiar and furry faces like Elmo and Grover, and engaging educational lessons to children and families across Nigeria. Tue, 10 May 2011 17:17:33 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/2235/Dignitaries_attend_Turquoise_Mountain_Foundation_Opening http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/2235/Dignitaries_attend_Turquoise_Mountain_Foundation_Opening Afghanistan The Turquoise Mountain Institute for Afghan Arts & Architecture celebrated the re-opening of the organization in its permanent home in Murad Khane, in the heart of Kabul's historic Old City. Mon, 09 May 2011 13:10:56 -0500 http://paraguay.usaid.gov/v2/en/moreinfo/new/effective-labor-inclusion-program-recognizes-local-institutions--25.html http://paraguay.usaid.gov/v2/en/moreinfo/new/effective-labor-inclusion-program-recognizes-local-institutions--25.html Paraguay The local NGO Fundación Saraki and USAID/Paraguay recognized the work and commitment of twenty five public and private institutions, who participated or cooperated with the Effective Labor Inclusion program. Mon, 09 May 2011 16:35:11 -0500 http://paraguay.usaid.gov/v2/detalle/noticia/programa-inclusion-laboral-reconoce-a-instituciones-locales-25.html http://paraguay.usaid.gov/v2/detalle/noticia/programa-inclusion-laboral-reconoce-a-instituciones-locales-25.html Paraguay La Fundación SARAKI y USAID/Paraguay han reconocido el trabajo de 25 instituciones públicas y privadas que participado o colaborado en disminuir las barreras de actitud, comunicación y accesibilidad, buscando la inclusión laboral efectiva de las personas con discapacidad (PCD) en los sectores público y privado. Mon, 09 May 2011 16:40:58 -0500 http://srilanka.usaid.gov/press_detail.php?press_id=51 http://srilanka.usaid.gov/press_detail.php?press_id=51 Sri Lanka Assistant Secretary Robert Blake, former U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka, traveled to Kilinochchi on Tuesday to turn over water pumps to formerly displaced farmers in the North. Thu, 05 May 2011 16:24:21 -0500 http://elsalvador.usaid.gov/noticias.php?noticia=196%26filtrar=1 http://elsalvador.usaid.gov/noticias.php?noticia=196%26filtrar=1 El Salvador The U.S. Government, through its Agency for International Development (USAID), and together with the Ministry of Health, Ministry of Labor and Social Services, the Salvadoran Social Security Institute (ISSS), and representatives from the private sector, inaugurated a forum today entitled, 'Successful Experiences in the Adoption of HIV Policies in the Workplace.' Thu, 05 May 2011 17:24:13 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/2233/Establishment_of_Renewable_Energy_Laboratory_at_Kabul_University http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/2233/Establishment_of_Renewable_Energy_Laboratory_at_Kabul_University Afghanistan Officials from Kabul University and United States Government inaugurated the Kabul University Renewable Energy Laboratory (KURE Lab) today with a ribbon-cutting ceremony and tour of the facility. Wed, 04 May 2011 14:27:09 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/2231/International_Day_of_the_Midwife_Celebration_in_Kabul http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/2231/International_Day_of_the_Midwife_Celebration_in_Kabul Afghanistan On May 3, the Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) in Kabul hosted an International Day of the Midwife ceremony. The event is in conjunction with the Seventh Annual Afghan Midwives Association Congress on May 1 and 2. Tue, 03 May 2011 14:35:39 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/2011PR/pr_04282011.html http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/2011PR/pr_04282011.html West Bank/Gaza "I was excited about this day. My friends and I were happy with the wide-range of activities," said Qatr Al Nada, a 10–year-old student, following her participation in International Earth Day celebrations held on Thursday at Deir Qaddis Primary Girls' School. Thu, 28 Apr 2011 16:44:18 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/Arabic/2011PR/ar_04282011.htm http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/Arabic/2011PR/ar_04282011.htm نظمّت مدرسة بنات دير قديس الأساسية في قرية دير قديس \ قضاء رام الله يوم الخميس الماضي يوماً احتفالياً بمناسبة يوم الأرض العالمي. وقد قامت مؤسسة CHF الدّولية برعاية اليوم بتمويل من الوكالة الأميريكية للتنمية الدولية USAID . Thu, 28 Apr 2011 17:16:23 -0500 http://vietnam.usaid.gov/us-supports-unicef-child-adoption-program-vietnam http://vietnam.usaid.gov/us-supports-unicef-child-adoption-program-vietnam Vietnam The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is contributing to a new United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) program to help officials create regulations meeting international standards covering child adoption in Vietnam. Thu, 25 Apr 2011 09:50:17 -0500 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/page.php?page=article-940 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/page.php?page=article-940 Tajikistan Managers and editors of local independent television and radio stations from Dushanbe and Sughd Region reunited in Dushanbe to speak about their experience on their recent United States Agency for International Development (USAID)-sponsored exchange program. Mon, 25 Apr 2011 12:23:18 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/pk/newsroom/news/energy/110422.html http://www.usaid.gov/pk/newsroom/news/energy/110422.html Pakistan A delegation of senior United States Agency for International Development (USAID) officials joined the Water and Power Development Authority's (WAPDA) Chairman, Shakil Durrani, on a visit to Gomal Zam on Thursday, April 21, for an update on construction progress. Fri, 22 Apr 2011 14:41:48 -0500 http://nepal.usaid.gov/newsroom/press-releases/press-releases-2011/430-green-hiker-green-planet-campaign-ignites-broad-partnership-for-action-on-climate-change.html http://nepal.usaid.gov/newsroom/press-releases/press-releases-2011/430-green-hiker-green-planet-campaign-ignites-broad-partnership-for-action-on-climate-change.html Nepal The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) organized the Green Hiker Green Planet campaign April 18-21, 2011, to highlight the impact of global climate change on the Himalayas. Fri, 22 Apr 2011 15:47:41 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/pk/newsroom/news/growth/110422.html http://www.usaid.gov/pk/newsroom/news/growth/110422.html Pakistan The government of the United States is supporting the rehabilitation and renovation of Shahi Bagh, the only recreational park in downtown Peshawar. Fri, 22 Apr 2011 15:15:51 -0500 http://nepal.usaid.gov/newsroom/press-releases/press-releases-2011/428-media-advisory-usaid-and-wwf-to-raise-environmental-awareness-with-green-hiker-green-planet-campaign.html http://nepal.usaid.gov/newsroom/press-releases/press-releases-2011/428-media-advisory-usaid-and-wwf-to-raise-environmental-awareness-with-green-hiker-green-planet-campaign.html Nepal Twenty representatives from Nepal's government, civil society, development sector, and media embarked today on a four-day trek as part of the Green Hiker Green Planet campaign, organized by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). Mon, 18 Apr 2011 15:57:35 -0500 http://vietnam.usaid.gov/us-supports-expanded-partnership-higher-technical-education-vietnam http://vietnam.usaid.gov/us-supports-expanded-partnership-higher-technical-education-vietnam Vietnam The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Arizona State University (ASU) and Intel Corporation announced today expansion of the Higher Engineering Education Alliance Program (HEEAP) through 2014 to improve higher education and technological development in Vietnam. Mon, 18 Apr 2011 09:54:41 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/2201/US_and_Afghan_Government_Officials_Launch_the_National_Health_Accounts http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/2201/US_and_Afghan_Government_Officials_Launch_the_National_Health_Accounts Afghanistan USAID Deputy Mission Director Kevin Brownawell and Acting Minister of Public Health H.E. Dr. Suraya Dalil joined representatives from the U.S. Government, Ministry of Public Health, World Health Organization, and the donor community to celebrate the official launch of the Afghan National Health Accounts. Sun, 17 Apr 2011 12:24:47 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/2203 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/2203 افغانستان د ۲۰۱۱ کال د اپریل د میاشتی ۱۷ نیټه – د امریکی د نړیوالی پرمختیایی اداری (USAID) مرستیال ښاغلی کیوین براونویل او د عامی روغتیا سرپرستی وزیری آغلی ثریا دلیل د امریکی د حکومت استازو ، د عامی روغتیا کارکوونکو، د روغتیا نړیوال سازمان او مرسته کوونکی ټولنی سره یو ځای نن په رسمی توګه د روغتیایی لګښتونو د ملی راپور د وړاندی کولو لمانځنه وکړه . د روغتیایی حسابون و ملی راپور یوه وسیله ده چی د هغی په ذریعه به د روغتیای لګښتونو پوری اړوند معلومات را ټول او منظم شی او همدارنګه د روغتیایی پالیسو او د روغتیایی پاملرنی ( مواظبت) د نظارت او ارزونو پایلی به هم ددی راپور به وسیله تحلیل او وارزول شی. Sun, 17 Apr 2011 12:33:17 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/2202 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/2202 افغانستان معاون اداره انکشافی بین المللی ایالات متحده کاون براوناول و سرپرست وزارت صحت عامه داکتر ثریا دلیل با نماینده گان حکومت ایالات متحده، وزارت صحت عامه، سازمان صحی جهان و جامعه امداد رسان یکجا شده تا افتتاح رسمی گزارش حسابات ملی صحی افغانستان را تجلیل نمایند. بخش حسابات ملی عبارت از یک وسیله میباشد که خصوصاً به منظور جمع آوری و ترتیب و تنظیم معلوما ت صحی مالی و جهت تحلیل نتایج پالیسی صحت، نظارت، و ارزیابی موضوعات مواظبت صحی میباشد. Sun, 17 Apr 2011 13:00:08 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/2204/First_Womens_Market_Opens_in_Mazari_Sharif http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/2204/First_Womens_Market_Opens_in_Mazari_Sharif Afghanistan The women's market, the only market of its kind in Mazari Sharif, houses 20 women-owned stores that sell a range of goods from handicrafts to beauty supplies and photography equipment. Sun, 17 Apr 2011 16:51:58 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/pk/newsroom/news/health/110415.html http://www.usaid.gov/pk/newsroom/news/health/110415.html Pakistan Dr. Marilyn Wyatt, the wife of U.S. Ambassador Cameron Munter, met with Lady Health Workers at a health house in Jhelum today. Fri, 15 Apr 2011 15:19:34 -0500 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/page.php?page=article-940 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/page.php?page=article-940 Tajikistan Managers and editors of local independent television and radio stations from Dushanbe and Sughd Region reunited in Dushanbe to speak about their experience on their recent United States Agency for International Development (USAID)-sponsored exchange program. Sat, 09 Apr 2011 15:17:38 -0500 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/page.php?page=article-906 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/page.php?page=article-906 Central Asia USAID announces the start of a new phase of U.S. assistance to the energy sector in Central Asia. The new project is designed to support Regional Energy Security, Efficiency and Trade (RESET). Thu, 07 Apr 2011 15:19:31 -0500 http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/510/26/USAID_Launches_Project_to_Support_Health_Reforms_in_Albania.htm http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/510/26/USAID_Launches_Project_to_Support_Health_Reforms_in_Albania.htm Albania Today, USAID organized a conference to announce the start-up of a new health reform project in Albania. Fri, 08 Apr 2011 14:27:35 -0500 http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/510/26/USAID_parqet_projektin_e_ri_te_reformes_ne_shendetesi.htm http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/510/26/USAID_parqet_projektin_e_ri_te_reformes_ne_shendetesi.htm Shqipëri Sot, USAID organizoi një konferencë për të lajmëruar fillimin e një projekti të ri në mbështetje të refomës së sistemit shëndetësor në Shqipëri. Fri, 08 Apr 2011 14:41:05 -0500 http://vietnam.usaid.gov/vietnam-and-us-collaborate-prevent-emerging-pandemic-threats http://vietnam.usaid.gov/vietnam-and-us-collaborate-prevent-emerging-pandemic-threats Vietnam Today, World Health Day, the governments of Vietnam and the United States signed a memorandum of intent (MOI) to collaborate through 2015 to promote early detection and response to dangerous pathogens in animals before they can become significant threats to human health. Thu, 07 Apr 2011 10:00:03 -0500 http://paraguay.usaid.gov/v2/en/moreinfo/new/usaid-administrator-shah-commemorates-world-health-day-18.html http://paraguay.usaid.gov/v2/en/moreinfo/new/usaid-administrator-shah-commemorates-world-health-day-18.html Paraguay Dr. Rajiv Shah, Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), released the following statement on the occasion of World Health Day. Thu, 07 Apr 2011 11:08:22 -0500 http://paraguay.usaid.gov/v2/detalle/noticia/usaid-conmemora-dia-mundial-de-la-salud--18.html http://paraguay.usaid.gov/v2/detalle/noticia/usaid-conmemora-dia-mundial-de-la-salud--18.html Paraguay El 7 de abril se conmemora el Día Mundial de la Salud. USAID se encuentra comprometida y trabaja a favor de la salud en muchos países del mundo. Thu, 07 Apr 2011 11:41:53 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/pk/newsroom/news/growth/110406.html http://www.usaid.gov/pk/newsroom/news/growth/110406.html Pakistan The U.S. Government has boosted the incomes of more than 9,000 households in the border districts of Balochistan by 20-50 percent. Wed, 06 Apr 2011 15:27:03 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/2173/Lighting_Up_the_Night_in_Feyzabad http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/2173/Lighting_Up_the_Night_in_Feyzabad Afghanistan The Governor of Badakhshan Province and community leaders officially dedicated the successful installation of 60 solar-powered streetlights at a ribbon cutting event on March 30. Wed, 06 Apr 2011 13:22:09 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/2174 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/2174 افغانستان والی ولایت بدخشان و رهبران محلی نصب موفقانه 60 چراغ آفتابی جاده ایی را طی یک محفل با قطع نوار به تاریخ 30 مارچ تجلیل نمودند. Wed, 06 Apr 2011 14:08:03 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/2175 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/2175 افغانستان د بدخشان ولایت والی او د ټولنی مشرانو د مارچ په ۳۰ نیټه د یو پرورګرام په اوږدو کی د پټی په پریکولو سره د هغه ۶۰ څراغونو لګاونه ولمانځله چی د سرک په اوږدو کی په بریالیتوب سره لګول شوی وه او د لمر له انرژی څخه خپله انرژی تر لاسه کوی. Wed, 06 Apr 2011 14:25:50 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/pk/newsroom/news/health/110406.html http://www.usaid.gov/pk/newsroom/news/health/110406.html Pakistan Dr. Rajiv Shah, Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), released the following statement on the occasion of World Health Day. Wed, 06 Apr 2011 15:30:29 -0500 http://armenia.usaid.gov/en/news-events/318 http://armenia.usaid.gov/en/news-events/318 Armenia On 6 April, the USAID Mobilizing Action Against Corruption Activity (MAAC), in cooperation with the Ministry of Education and Science of Armenia and the OSCE, organized the anti-corruption forum Toward Greater Integrity in Higher Education. Wed, 06 Apr 2011 14:54:10 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/pk/newsroom/news/education/110406b.html http://www.usaid.gov/pk/newsroom/news/education/110406b.html Pakistan The U.S. Embassy hosted a workshop Wednesday at the National Library of Pakistan to teach public speaking and provide debate tips and tools to 50 students from public universities in the Islamabad/Rawalpindi area. Wed, 06 Apr 2011 15:40:01 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/2178/No_Action_Today_No_Cure_Tomorrow__US_and_Afghan_Government_Officials_Celebrate_World_Health_Day http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/2178/No_Action_Today_No_Cure_Tomorrow__US_and_Afghan_Government_Officials_Celebrate_World_Health_Day Afghanistan USAID representatives joined the Afghanistan Ministry of Public Health, the World Health Organization (WHO), members of Parliament, health officials, and the international community today to celebrate World Health Day in Kabul. Wed, 06 Apr 2011 13:59:10 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/pk/newsroom/news/education/110406.html http://www.usaid.gov/pk/newsroom/news/education/110406.html Pakistan Several news reports claim that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is withholding $250 million from the Higher Education Commission (HEC). Wed, 06 Apr 2011 15:36:20 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/2176 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/2176 افغانستان امروز نماینده گان اداره انکشافی بین المللی ایالات متحده یکجا با وزارت صحت عامه افغانستان، سازمان صحی جهان، اعضای پارلمان، کارمندان صحی و جامعه جهانی از روز جهانی صحت در کابل تجلیل به عمل آوردند. Wed, 06 Apr 2011 14:21:32 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/2177 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/2177 افغانستان د امریکی د نړیوالی پرمختیایی اداری استازو د افغانستان د روغتیا وزارت، نړیوال روغتیایی سازمان ، د پارلمان غړو، روغتیایی کارکوونکو او نړیوالی ټولنی سره یوځای نن په کابل کی د روغتیا نړیواله ورځ ولمانځله. Wed, 06 Apr 2011 14:18:43 -0500 http://paraguay.usaid.gov/v2/en/moreinfo/new/usaid-partners-with-rediex-to-support-exports-17.html http://paraguay.usaid.gov/v2/en/moreinfo/new/usaid-partners-with-rediex-to-support-exports-17.html Paraguay USAID, through its Paraguay Productivo project, allied with Paraguay's governmental export promotion agency (REDIEX) to update REDIEX's current registry of exporters and its capabilities, as part of a trilateral agreement between the United States (USAID), Chile (PROCHILE), and Paraguay. Tue, 05 Apr 2011 11:12:55 -0500 http://paraguay.usaid.gov/v2/detalle/noticia/usaid-y-rediex-alianza-en-favor-de-las-exportaciones-17.html http://paraguay.usaid.gov/v2/detalle/noticia/usaid-y-rediex-alianza-en-favor-de-las-exportaciones-17.html Paraguay El proyecto de USAID, Paraguay Productivo (PyP) y la oficina encargada de la promoción de las exportaciones (REDIEX) del Ministerio de Industria y Comercio han dado los primeros pasos para llevar adelante un trabajo conjunto a fin de actualizar el registro de los exportadores y sus capacidades. Tue, 05 Apr 2011 11:46:28 -0500 http://vietnam.usaid.gov/regional-experts-plan-health-information-systems-better-patient-care http://vietnam.usaid.gov/regional-experts-plan-health-information-systems-better-patient-care Vietnam Government officials, ministries, donors, and technical experts from nine Asia-Pacific countries gathered at a U.S.-sponsored workshop to identify challenges and strategies to strengthen health information systems leading to improved quality of patient care. Mon, 04 Apr 2011 10:03:53 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/gh/mission/press/2011/pressFtF.htm http://www.usaid.gov/gh/mission/press/2011/pressFtF.htm Ghana The Government of the United States of America (U.S.A.), through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), has embarked on a programme aimed at helping poor countries fight hunger by investing in agricultural development Mon, 04 Apr 2011 15:30:00 -0500 http://sa.usaidallnet.gov/south_africa/content/gauteng-launch-five-thuthuzela-care-centres http://sa.usaidallnet.gov/south_africa/content/gauteng-launch-five-thuthuzela-care-centres South Africa Today on 29 March 2011, the Minister of Women, Children and Persons with Disabilities, the Honourable Mrs Lulama Xingwana will launch five (5) Thuthuzela Care Centres (TCCs) in Gauteng: Kopanong, Mamelodi, Thembisa, Natalspruit and Laudium Fri, 01 Apr 2011 14:45:00 -0500 http://armenia.usaid.gov/en/news-events/319 http://armenia.usaid.gov/en/news-events/319 Armenia On April 1, 2011, the First Deputy Minister of Labor and Social Issues Ara Petrosyan and USAID Armenia Acting Program Officer William Penoyar welcomed local job seekers and employers at ribbon cutting events in Sissian and Goris. Fri, 01 Apr 2011 14:56:54 -0500 http://paraguay.usaid.gov/v2/en/moreinfo/new/strengthening-paraguays-capabilities-to-investigate-corruption-16.html http://paraguay.usaid.gov/v2/en/moreinfo/new/strengthening-paraguays-capabilities-to-investigate-corruption-16.html Paraguay Internal Affairs Units from five Paraguayan public institutions improved their investigative skills at uncovering administration corruption as a result of assistance and training under the MCC's Threshold Program, administered by USAID. Thu, 31 Mar 2011 11:38:56 -0500 http://paraguay.usaid.gov/v2/detalle/noticia/fortaleciendo-capacidades-de-investigacion-16.html http://paraguay.usaid.gov/v2/detalle/noticia/fortaleciendo-capacidades-de-investigacion-16.html Paraguay Cinco instituciones públicas paraguayas van a mejorar sus capacidades para investigar la corrupción dentro del marco de asistencia técnica y formación de capacidades del Programa Umbral que se lleva a cabo en el país, administrado por USAID. Thu, 31 Mar 2011 11:49:50 -0500 http://nepal.usaid.gov/newsroom/press-releases/press-releases-2011/411-usaids-flood-recovery-program-helped-800000-flood-victims-get-back-on-their-feet.html http://nepal.usaid.gov/newsroom/press-releases/press-releases-2011/411-usaids-flood-recovery-program-helped-800000-flood-victims-get-back-on-their-feet.html Nepal Today, through a bridge and road inauguration ceremony in Haripur VDC, Sunsari district, the U.S. Ambassador Scott H. DeLisi, representatives of USAID, local government, and media celebrated the accomplishments of USAID's Flood Recovery Program. Thu, 31 Mar 2011 16:04:45 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/2011PR/pr_03312011a.html http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/2011PR/pr_03312011a.html West Bank/Gaza The Palestinian Faculty Development Program, funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and implemented by AMIDEAST, held a launching ceremony Thursday to acknowledge the recent establishment of a Center for Teaching Excellence at Bethlehem University. Thu, 31 Mar 2011 10:18:18 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/Arabic/2011PR/ar_03312011a.htm http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/Arabic/2011PR/ar_03312011a.htm الضفة الغربية وقطاع غزة إحتفلت جامعة بيت لحم بإطلاق مركز للتميز في التعليم بدعم من برنامج الوكالة الأمريكية للتنمية الدولية (USAID ) لتطوير الكوادر التعليمية في الجامعات الفلسطينية من خلال شريكتها الأمديست. Thu, 31 Mar 2011 10:45:23 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/2011PR/pr_03312011.html http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/2011PR/pr_03312011.html West Bank/Gaza On Thursday, the Palestinian Authority (PA) and the U.S. Government celebrated the U.S. Agency for International Development's (USAID) hand-over of a new water well service rig to the Palestinian Water Authority in the Southern West Bank. Thu, 31 Mar 2011 10:21:12 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/Arabic/2011PR/ar_03312011.htm http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/Arabic/2011PR/ar_03312011.htm الضفة الغربية وقطاع غزة إحتفلت السلطة الفلسطينية والوكالة الأميركية للتنمية الدولية USAID)) يوم الخميس الموافق 31 آذار بتسليم رافعة لمضخات المياه لسلطة المياه الفلسطينية في جنوب الضفة الغربية. Thu, 31 Mar 2011 10:51:25 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/2141/New_Plan_to_Help_Afghan_Goods_Reach_International_Markets http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/2141/New_Plan_to_Help_Afghan_Goods_Reach_International_Markets Afghanistan The Afghan National Standards Authority (ANSA) officially launched its Strategic Plan in Kabul today to unveil how the agency will build Afghanistan's quality infrastructure over the next five years. Wed, 30 Mar 2011 09:57:43 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/2142 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/2142 افغانستان ادارۀ ملی ستندرد افغان امروز در کابل بطور رسمی پلان ستراتیژیک خویش را اعلان نمود تا نشان دهد که این اداره در مدت پنج سال آینده زیربنائ کیفیت افغان را چگونه ارتقا خواهد داد Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:14:06 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/2143 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/2143 افغانستان د افغان ملی ستندرد اداری نن په کابل کی په رسمی توګه خپل ستراتیژیک پلان اعلان کړ ترڅو وښایی چی دغه اداره به په راتلونکو پنځو کلونو کی د افغانی کیفیت زیربنا څنګه جوړه کړی. Wed, 30 Mar 2011 16:25:09 -0500 http://nepal.usaid.gov/newsroom/press-releases/press-releases-2011/410-new-usaid-program-to-foster-economic-growth-and-improve-food-security.html http://nepal.usaid.gov/newsroom/press-releases/press-releases-2011/410-new-usaid-program-to-foster-economic-growth-and-improve-food-security.html Nepal The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) launched its Nepal Economic, Agriculture, and Trade (NEAT) Project with a panel discussion on Improving The Business Climate in Nepal on March 29 with key government officials, economists, businesspersons, and media. Tue, 29 Mar 2011 16:43:02 -0500 http://senegal.usaid.gov/en/node/585 http://senegal.usaid.gov/en/node/585 Senegal With a voice full of confidence, Imam Mouhamadou Takhiyou Kane shares his message with a captivated audience. Like a Master of Ceremonies, he knowingly cites passages from the Quran that provide evidence that 'Islam is not against family planning.' Tue, 29 Mar 2011 11:56:30 -0500 http://senegal.usaid.gov/fr/node/586 http://senegal.usaid.gov/fr/node/586 Sénégal Avec une voix pleine de confiance, l'Imam Mouhamadou Kane Takhiyou part son message avec un auditoire captivé. Comme un maître de cérémonie, il cite en connaissance de cause des passages du Coran qui prouvent que 'l'Islam n'est pas contre la planification familiale.' Tue, 29 Mar 2011 12:00:23 -0500 http://eastafrica.usaid.gov/en/Article.1385.aspx http://eastafrica.usaid.gov/en/Article.1385.aspx East Africa The U.S. Government, represented by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and the East African Community concluded an amendment to the Assistance Agreement for Comprehensive Regional Development with the East African Community (EAC) to promote increased regional economic integration and development. Tue, 29 Mar 2011 10:42:42 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/2147/US_Government_Supports_Innovative_Mobile_Program_for_Money_Transfers_throughout_Afghanistan http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/2147/US_Government_Supports_Innovative_Mobile_Program_for_Money_Transfers_throughout_Afghanistan Afghanistan During the opening ceremony of the Afghanistan Mobile Money Stakeholder Summit, USAID Deputy Mission Director Kevin Brownawell today announced a $5 million Mobile Money Innovation Grant Fund. Tue, 29 Mar 2011 16:28:26 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/2144 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/2144 افغانستان په افغانستان کی د مبایل له لاری د پیسو لیږدونی د پروګرام د برخه اخیستونکو د غونډی د پرانستنی په مراسمو کی د امریکی د نړیوالی پرمختیایی اداری مرستیال ښاغلی کیوین براوناویل نن د یاد پروګرام لپاره د ۵ میلیونو ډالرو د مرستی اعلان و کړ. Tue, 29 Mar 2011 16:59:08 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/2145 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/2145 افغانستان امروز آقای کیوین براوناویل معاون اداره انکشافی بین المللی ایالات متحده( USAID ) در مراسم افتتاحیه نشست شرکای کاری ابتکار پول از طریق موبایل، هزینه بلاعوض 5 میلیون دالری را اعلان نمود. این هزینه مشارکت میان سکتورهای عامه و خصوصی را در افغانستان جهت گسترش محصولات و خدمات محلی موبایل قادر خواهد ساخت Tue, 29 Mar 2011 17:05:10 -0500 http://eastafrica.usaid.gov/en/Article.1386.aspx http://eastafrica.usaid.gov/en/Article.1386.aspx East Africa In a major positive policy shift, since 2003, twenty-four countries in Africa have signed Compacts and committed to the Comprehensive African Agriculture Development Program (CAADP), stipulating that governments set aside 10% of their national budgets for agriculture to achieve a 6% growth rate in this sector, with the goal of eliminating hunger and reducing poverty through agriculture-led development. Tue, 29 Mar 2011 10:52:14 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/2011PR/pr_03262011.html http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/2011PR/pr_03262011.html West Bank/Gaza American Consul General Daniel Rubinstein joined Palestinian women and their children on Thursday to celebrate Palestinian Mother's Day at an event held at the Salfeet Women's Charity. Fri, 25 Mar 2011 17:17:56 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/Arabic/2011PR/ar_03252011.htm http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/Arabic/2011PR/ar_03252011.htm الضفة الغربية وقطاع غزة إنضم القنصل الأمريكي العام دانيال روبنستين للنساء الفلسطينيات وأطفالهن يوم الخميس للاحتفال بعيد الأم الفلسطينية في حفل أقيم في جمعية سلفيت الخيرية للنساء. Fri, 25 Mar 2011 17:27:20 -0500 http://vietnam.usaid.gov/us-commemorates-world-tuberculosis-day http://vietnam.usaid.gov/us-commemorates-world-tuberculosis-day Vietnam The United States joins Vietnam and other countries on World Tuberculosis Day, March 24, to call attention to the disease and to mobilize action to combat it. Thu, 24 Mar 2011 10:17:15 -0500 http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/508/26/USAID's_Local_Governance_Program_in_Albania_Conducts_Final_National_Conference.htm http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/508/26/USAID's_Local_Governance_Program_in_Albania_Conducts_Final_National_Conference.htm Albania Today, USAID's local governance program in Albania held a national conference with representatives from Albanian cities, non-governmental representatives, and private enterprises to present and discuss best practices to support good governance and economic growth for Albanian cities. Wed, 23 Mar 2011 11:05:06 -0500 http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/508/26/Programi_i_USAID-it_per_Qeverisjen_Vendore_ne_Shqiperi_Organizon_Konferencen_e_Fundit_Kombetare_.htm http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/508/26/Programi_i_USAID-it_per_Qeverisjen_Vendore_ne_Shqiperi_Organizon_Konferencen_e_Fundit_Kombetare_.htm Shqipëri Sot, Programi i USAID-it për Qeverisjen Vendore në Shqipëri organizoi një konferencë kombëtare me pjesëmarrjen e përfaqësuesve të njësive të qeverisjes vendore, organizatave jo-qeveritare dhe ndërmarrjeve të sektorit privat për të prezantuar dhe diskutuar praktikat më të mira në mbështetje të mirëqeverisjes dhe të zhvillimit ekonomik për bashkitë e vendit. Wed, 23 Mar 2011 11:18:09 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/rdma/articles/press_release_1378.html http://www.usaid.gov/rdma/articles/press_release_1378.html Asia Vietnamese and U.S. officials and representatives from the business community met today to outline priority legal reforms to enable implementation of the Vietnam National Single Window for customs clearance. Wed, 23 Mar 2011 11:37:51 -0500 http://armenia.usaid.gov/en/news-events/317 http://armenia.usaid.gov/en/news-events/317 Armenia During an official ceremony on March 21, 2011, USAID Armenia Mission Director Jatinder Cheema presented a two-volume audit guidebook to the Republic of Armenia State Revenue Committee (SRC). Tue, 22 Mar 2011 14:58:22 -0500 http://brazil.usaid.gov/files/Press%20release%20Brazil%20expanded%20trilat%20MOU_EnglishandPort.pdf http://brazil.usaid.gov/files/Press%20release%20Brazil%20expanded%20trilat%20MOU_EnglishandPort.pdf Brasil Um Protocolo de Intenções foi assinado pelo Embaixador dos Estados Unidos no Brasil, Thomas Shannon, durante a visita do Presidente Obama. Mon, 21 Mar 2011 15:02:17 -0500 http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/507/26/USAID,_Municipality_of_Fier_Inaugurate_a_New_Public_Information_Office.htm http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/507/26/USAID,_Municipality_of_Fier_Inaugurate_a_New_Public_Information_Office.htm Albania Today, the Municipality of Fier opened a new public information office, supported by USAID. Citizens with questions on local taxes, public works, permits and licenses, or social services can now come to the municipalities newly renovated office for quick answers and advice. Fri, 18 Mar 2011 11:09:11 -0500 http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/507/26/USAID_dhe_Bashkia_Fier_hapin_nje_zyre_te_re_te_informimit_publik.htm http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/507/26/USAID_dhe_Bashkia_Fier_hapin_nje_zyre_te_re_te_informimit_publik.htm Shqipëri Një zyrë e re e informimit publik, mbështetur nga USAID, u hap sot në Bashkinë Fier. Qytetarët që kanë pyetje mbi taksat vendore, punët publike, lejet dhe liçencat, apo shërbimet sociale mund të shkojnë tashmë në zyrën e rinovuar të informimit publik pranë bashkisë për të marrë përgjigjet dhe këshillat të shpejta. Fri, 18 Mar 2011 11:23:23 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/2011PR/pr_03172011.html http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/2011PR/pr_03172011.html West Bank/Gaza The Augusta Victoria Hospital of Jerusalem and partners celebrated the introduction of a new radiation therapy system on Thursday, March 17. Thu, 17 Mar 2011 17:23:07 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/Arabic/2011PR/ar_03172011.htm http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/Arabic/2011PR/ar_03172011.htm الضفة الغربية وقطاع غزة إحتفل مستشفى المطّلع "الأوغستا فكتوريا" في القدس مع المؤسسات الشريكة له بتدشين جهاز حديث للعلاج بالأشعة، وذلك يوم الخميس 17/3/2011 ، بحضور ممثلو المستشفى، والإتحاد اللوثري العالمي، والكنيسة الإنجيلية اللوثرية، وقطاع الصحة المحلي، والقنصلية الأمريكية، والهيئات الدبلوماسية. Thu, 17 Mar 2011 17:30:01 -0500 http://eastafrica.usaid.gov/en/Article.1383.aspx http://eastafrica.usaid.gov/en/Article.1383.aspx East Africa The outlook is bright for Africa's cotton, textile and apparel sector. The industry is undergoing a renaissance fueled by a global demand for cotton, diversification of sourcing and manufacturing locations around the world and an African middle class that is stimulating demand for African-made apparel. Wed, 16 Mar 2011 10:53:12 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/2011PR/pr_03162011.html http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/2011PR/pr_03162011.html West Bank/Gaza The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), in partnership with the International Youth Foundation (IYF) announced Wednesday a new four-year initiative to improve the employment, entrepreneurship, and civic engagement opportunities for Palestinian youth. Wed, 16 Mar 2011 17:24:06 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/Arabic/2011PR/ar_03162011.htm http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/Arabic/2011PR/ar_03162011.htm الضفة الغربية وقطاع غزة أعلنت الوكالة الأميركية للتنمية الدولية، بالشراكة مع مؤسسة الشباب الدولية، يوم الأربعاء عن انطلاق مبادرة تستمر لمدة أربع سنوات، وتهدف إلى تحسين فرص التوظيف، وتعزيز فرص الريادة والمشاركة المدنية لدى الشباب الفلسطيني. Wed, 16 Mar 2011 17:34:10 -0500 http://senegal.usaid.gov/en/node/578 http://senegal.usaid.gov/en/node/578 Senegal The USAID / Basic Education, project (USAID/EDB) in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Preschool, Elementary, Middle and Secondary School and National Languages held a national roundtable on public-private partnership in basic education on Tuesday, March 8, 2011 at the Hotel Terroubi in Dakar. Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:20:00 -0500 http://liberia.usaid.gov/stories_from_the_field/node/264 http://liberia.usaid.gov/stories_from_the_field/node/264 Liberia Today USAID announced that the Office of Food For Peace (FFP) will provide a further $12 million to the UN in response to the ongoing Ivorian refugee crisis. Mon, 14 Mar 2011 15:20:00 -0500 http://eastafrica.usaid.gov/en/Article.1382.aspx http://eastafrica.usaid.gov/en/Article.1382.aspx East Africa Market Linkages Initiative (MLI), a USAID/East Africa project, has awarded grants to two family-owned agribusinesses in Burundi, ETS Misago Sebastian and Sodea, with the potential to increase incomes and market access for 1,500 smallholder farmers. Wed, 09 Mar 2011 10:56:42 -0500 http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/505/26/USAID_Supports_the_Legal_Profession_in_Albania.htm http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/505/26/USAID_Supports_the_Legal_Profession_in_Albania.htm Albania Last week, USAID, in partnership with Albania's National Chamber of Advocates (NCA), published the first comprehensive collection of the fundamental legal acts that regulate the functioning of the legal profession in Albania. Mon, 07 Mar 2011 11:10:49 -0500 http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/505/26/USAID-i_mbeshtet_profesionin_e_avokatise_ne_Shqiperi.htm http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/505/26/USAID-i_mbeshtet_profesionin_e_avokatise_ne_Shqiperi.htm Shqipëri Javën e kaluar, USAID-i në bashkëpunim me Dhomën Kombëtare të Avokatisë (DHKASH), botoi përmbledhjen e parë të plotë të akteve ligjore themelore që rregullojnë funksionimin e profesionit të avokatisë në Shqipëri. Mon, 07 Mar 2011 11:25:42 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/2011PR/pr_03072011.html http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/2011PR/pr_03072011.html West Bank/Gaza "I am really excited to be enrolled in the Engineering Fellows program - it offers the opportunity to gain a unique field-based work experience in the Engineering sector," said Maysa Sawalha, a 23 year old recent graduate of Al-Najah University, following her participation in the Engineering Fellows Program orientation held today in Ramallah. Mon, 07 Mar 2011 13:04:10 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/Arabic/2011PR/ar_03072011.htm http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/Arabic/2011PR/ar_03072011.htm الضفة الغربية وقطاع غزة أطلقت نقابة المهندسين وبالتعاون مع مؤسسة CHF الدولية وضمن برنامج تنمية البنية التحتية المجتمعية الممول من الوكالة الاميركية للتنمية الدولية USAID ، برنامج المهندسين الزملاء وذلك في لقاء عقد يوم أمس الاثنين في فندق السيزرز في رام الله. Mon, 07 Mar 2011 13:11:09 -0500 http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/503/26/USAID_Donates_Vegetable_Seedlings_to_Shkodra_Flood_Affected_Farmers.htm http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/503/26/USAID_Donates_Vegetable_Seedlings_to_Shkodra_Flood_Affected_Farmers.htm Albania Today, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in Albania donated over 130,000 tomato, pepper and cucumber seedlings to 43 greenhouse farmers who lost their crops during the devastating floods that occurred in Albania in November, December and January in northern Albania. Thu, 03 Mar 2011 11:12:37 -0500 http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/503/26/USAID-i_dhuron_fidane_perimesh_per_fermer?t_e_Shkodr?s_t?_prekur_nga_p?rmbytja.htm http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/503/26/USAID-i_dhuron_fidane_perimesh_per_fermer?t_e_Shkodr?s_t?_prekur_nga_p?rmbytja.htm Shqipëri Sot, Agjencia e Shteteve të Bashkuara pёr Zhvillim Ndërkombëtar (USAID) nё Shqipëri i dhuroi mbi 130,000 fidanё domatesh, specash dhe kastravecash 43 fermerёve, kultivues të perimeve në serra, tё cilёt humbën prodhimin e tyre nga pёrmbytjet shkatёrruese qё ndodhën në Veri të Shqipёrisё nё muajt nëntor, dhjetor dhe janar. Thu, 03 Mar 2011 11:29:55 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/2094/Peace_Corps_50th_Anniversary_Celebration http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/2094/Peace_Corps_50th_Anniversary_Celebration Afghanistan This year marks the 50th Anniversary of the signing of the executive order that created the Peace Corps, one of the world's most respected development agencies. Wed, 02 Mar 2011 12:21:57 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/2095/Afghan_Law_Students_Compete_for_International_Prestige http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/2095/Afghan_Law_Students_Compete_for_International_Prestige Afghanistan High-ranking representatives of the governments of Afghanistan and the United States attended the final awards ceremony of the International Jessup Moot Court Competition today at the Kabul Appellate Court. Wed, 02 Mar 2011 12:39:53 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/2095/Afghan_Law_Students_Compete_for_International_Prestige http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/2095/Afghan_Law_Students_Compete_for_International_Prestige Afghanistan High-ranking representatives of the governments of Afghanistan and the United States attended the final awards ceremony of the International Jessup Moot Court Competition today at the Kabul Appellate Court. Wed, 02 Mar 2011 12:39:53 -0500 http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/502/26/U.S._Ambassador,_Prime_Minister_Inaugurate_New_Tirana_Taxpayer_Service_Center.htm http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/502/26/U.S._Ambassador,_Prime_Minister_Inaugurate_New_Tirana_Taxpayer_Service_Center.htm Albania Today, U.S. Ambassador Alexander A. Arvizu and Albanian Prime Minister Sali Berisha inaugurated the new Tirana Taxpayer Service Center. Tue, 01 Mar 2011 11:14:46 -0500 http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/502/26/Ambasadori_i_SHBA-se_dhe_Kryeministri_perurojne_Qendren_e_re_te_Sherbimit_per_Tatimpaguesit_ne_Tirane__.htm http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/502/26/Ambasadori_i_SHBA-se_dhe_Kryeministri_perurojne_Qendren_e_re_te_Sherbimit_per_Tatimpaguesit_ne_Tirane__.htm Shqipëri Sot, Ambasadori i SHBA-së Aleksandër A. Arvizu dhe Kryeministri i Shqipërisë, Sali Berisha, përuruan Qendrën e re të Shërbimit për Tatimpaguesit në Tiranë. Tue, 01 Mar 2011 11:34:02 -0500 http://eastafrica.usaid.gov/en/Article.1380.aspx http://eastafrica.usaid.gov/en/Article.1380.aspx East Africa The United States Ambassador in Djibouti, Ambassador James Swan, the Deputy of the Combined Joint Task Force/Horn of Africa (CJTF/HOA), General Glasgow, and the Resident Representative of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Ms. Stephanie Funk traveled to Guistir with the Minister of Health, his Excellency, Mr. Abdallah Abdillahi Miguil on February 26th for the dedication of the health clinic built and equipped by CJTF/HOA and USAID and staffed by the Ministry of Health. Sat, 26 Feb 2011 11:01:01 -0500 http://vietnam.usaid.gov/usaid-honors-employers-hiring-persons-disabilities http://vietnam.usaid.gov/usaid-honors-employers-hiring-persons-disabilities Vietnam USAID joined the Vietnam Chamber of Commerce and Industry today to recognize 14 local and international businesses for hiring large numbers of persons with disabilities, many including well over half of their workforce Fri, 25 Feb 2011 13:23:49 -0500 http://eastafrica.usaid.gov/en/Article.1379.aspx http://eastafrica.usaid.gov/en/Article.1379.aspx East Africa Senior officials, transport experts and private sector representatives from EAC countries have concluded a successful East Africa Corridor Diagnostic Study Second Stakeholders' Workshop held at the Mlimani City Conference Centre in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Fri, 25 Feb 2011 11:01:57 -0500 http://paraguay.usaid.gov/v2/en/moreinfo/new/chile-and-the-us-join-development-efforts-14.html http://paraguay.usaid.gov/v2/en/moreinfo/new/chile-and-the-us-join-development-efforts-14.html Paraguay The governments of Chile and the United States signed a key alliance for development on February 23 to support projects that will benefit three Paraguayan institutions: the Customs Office, the Ministry of Agricultural Affairs, and the Exports Office - REDIEX. Wed, 23 Feb 2011 14:31:25 -0500 http://paraguay.usaid.gov/v2/detalle/noticia/chile-y-eeuu-en-alianza-para-el-desarrollo-14.html http://paraguay.usaid.gov/v2/detalle/noticia/chile-y-eeuu-en-alianza-para-el-desarrollo-14.html Paraguay Una interesante alianza entre los gobiernos de los Estados Unidos y Chile se ha realizado el día de hoy, mediante la firma de un Memorándum de Entendimiento para proyectos que beneficiarán al Ministerio de Agricultura, REDIEX y la Dirección General de Aduanas. Wed, 23 Feb 2011 14:57:10 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/missions/bb/news/110223.html http://www.usaid.gov/missions/bb/news/110223.html Barbados The Embassy of the United States of America to Barbados and the Eastern Caribbean today announced a new US$1.35m (BD$2.7m) entrepreneurship initiative with the University of the West Indies-Cave Hill and Indiana University. Wed, 23 Feb 2011 11:06:12 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/pk/newsroom/news/general/110221.html http://www.usaid.gov/pk/newsroom/news/general/110221.html Pakistan The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) recently held a workshop to help implementers of U.S.-funded development programs understand how to prevent waste, fraud, and abuse of resources intended to benefit the people of Pakistan. Mon, 21 Feb 2011 15:04:30 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/2065/New_Training_Focuses_on_Advancing_Justice_in_Afghanistan http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/2065/New_Training_Focuses_on_Advancing_Justice_in_Afghanistan Afghanistan Government officials from Afghanistan, the United States, and Germany, along with representatives from international organizations celebrated the opening of the Northern Initiative for Justice Advancement Training (NIJAT) pilot project in Kunduz Province today. Sat, 19 Feb 2011 16:39:40 -0500 http://liberia.usaid.gov/stories_from_the_field/node/267 http://liberia.usaid.gov/stories_from_the_field/node/267 Liberia On February 18th, USAID and the Presidential Malaria Initiative (PMI) handed over 360,000 mosquito nets to the Liberian Ministry of Health and Social Welfare. Fri, 18 Feb 2011 10:14:46 -0500 http://ukraine.usaid.gov/news_full.shtml?p=580 http://ukraine.usaid.gov/news_full.shtml?p=580 Ukraine The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) will support an expansion of the Bibliomist - Ukraine Global Libraries Program in 2011 to provide vital equipment and services to libraries in about 500 villages and 150 Ukrainian cities and towns by the end of this year, announced Janina Jaruzelski, Director of the USAID Regional Mission for Ukraine, Belarus and Moldova at a Bibliomist-sponsored press conference on February 18. Fri, 18 Feb 2011 13:33:52 -0500 http://ukraine.usaid.gov/ukr/news_full.shtml?p=580 http://ukraine.usaid.gov/ukr/news_full.shtml?p=580 Україна На прес-конференції, яка була організована програмою «Бібліоміст - Глобальні бібліотеки в Україні» 18 лютого, директор Регіональної місії USAID в Україні, Білорусі та Молдові Джаніна Ярузельскі повідомила про те, що USAID сприятиме розширенню діяльності програми у 2011 р. Fri, 18 Feb 2011 13:35:37 -0500 http://serbia-montenegro.usaid.gov/code/navigate.php?Id=849 http://serbia-montenegro.usaid.gov/code/navigate.php?Id=849 Montenegro The USAID Economic Growth Project aims to improve the economic potential of northern Montenegro. Thu, 17 Feb 2011 17:22:08 -0500 http://serbia-montenegro.usaid.gov/code/navigate.php?Id=850 http://serbia-montenegro.usaid.gov/code/navigate.php?Id=850 Crna Gora USAID-ov Projekat ekonomskog razvoja ima za cilj da unaprijedi ekonomski potencijal sjevera Crne Gore. Thu, 17 Feb 2011 17:24:08 -0500 http://paraguay.usaid.gov/v2/en/moreinfo/new/-agreement-with-sesame-producers--13.html http://paraguay.usaid.gov/v2/en/moreinfo/new/-agreement-with-sesame-producers--13.html Paraguay More than 1,000 producers of organic sesame are going to benefit from the agrement signed between USAID's Paraguay Productivo and BioExport, a local company. Thu, 17 Feb 2011 14:53:11 -0500 http://paraguay.usaid.gov/v2/detalle/noticia/convenio-con-sesameros-para-incluir-nuevo-rubro-13.html http://paraguay.usaid.gov/v2/detalle/noticia/convenio-con-sesameros-para-incluir-nuevo-rubro-13.html Paraguay Más de 1.000 productores de sésamo orgánico serán beneficiados con el convenio entre el programa Paraguay Productivo de la Agencia de los Estados Unidos para el Desarrollo Internacional (USAID/Paraguay) y BioExport. Thu, 17 Feb 2011 14:58:49 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/2055/Afghan_Road_Maintenance_Services_Expand_to_Parwan_Province http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/2055/Afghan_Road_Maintenance_Services_Expand_to_Parwan_Province Afghanistan In a ceremony that acknowledged dramatic improvements to the roads in Parwan Province, Governor Abdul Basir Salangi, the Head of Provincial Public Sector Organizations, and sub-governors of Ezatkhel and Saydkhel Districts, together with local citizens formally celebrated USAID's commitment to implementing routine and emergency maintenance services for 170 kilometers of roads within the province. Thu, 10 Feb 2011 15:45:54 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/2057 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/2057 افغانستان نماینده گان حکومت ایالات متحده و افغانستان در محفل روز قانون حقوق بشر در کابل اشتراک ورزیدند. این محفل توسط پروگرام انگلیسی حقوقی اکادمیک پروگرام جزء رسمی - ثبات حاکمیت قانون افغانستان میزبانی گردید که عبارت از یک پروژه میباشد که توسط اداره انکشافی بین المللی ایالات متحده مساعدت مالی گردیده است Thu, 10 Feb 2011 16:22:29 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/2056/US_and_Afghan_Government_Officials_Celebrate_Human_Rights_Law_Day http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/2056/US_and_Afghan_Government_Officials_Celebrate_Human_Rights_Law_Day Afghanistan Representatives of the governments of Afghanistan and the United States attended a "Human Rights Law Day" in Kabul yesterday. Thu, 10 Feb 2011 16:41:27 -0500 http://senegal.usaid.gov/en/node/572 http://senegal.usaid.gov/en/node/572 Senegal The International Agriculture and Livestock Fair (FIARA), is a major west African venue for promotion and dialogue around agriculture products and technologies. Thu, 10 Feb 2011 17:18:08 -0500 http://senegal.usaid.gov/fr/node/573 http://senegal.usaid.gov/fr/node/573 Sénégal La Foire internationale de l’agriculture et des ressources animales (FIARA) est un important forum Ouest africain de promotion et d’échange pour les produits et technologies agricoles. Thu, 10 Feb 2011 17:27:07 -0500 http://azerbaijan.usaid.gov/node/131 http://azerbaijan.usaid.gov/node/131 Azerbaijan Nearly 40 young people with disabilities from Baku and the regions performed in the Fifth Annual 'Life is Like a Show' Theater Festival of Youth with Disabilities, which took place today at the Actors' House. Thu, 10 Feb 2011 17:14:04 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/2055/Afghan_Road_Maintenance_Services_Expand_to_Parwan_Province http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/2055/Afghan_Road_Maintenance_Services_Expand_to_Parwan_Province Afghanistan In a ceremony that acknowledged dramatic improvements to the roads in Parwan Province, Governor Abdul Basir Salangi, the Head of Provincial Public Sector Organizations, and sub-governors of Ezatkhel and Saydkhel Districts, together with local citizens formally celebrated USAID's commitment to implementing routine and emergency maintenance services for 170 kilometers of roads within the province. Thu, 10 Feb 2011 17:08:27 -0500 http://srilanka.usaid.gov/press_detail.php?press_id=47 http://srilanka.usaid.gov/press_detail.php?press_id=47 Sri Lanka The United States Government has joined the Sri Lanka Ministry of Agriculture to provide information technology to Sri Lankan farmers. Thu, 10 Feb 2011 14:15:23 -0500 http://sa.usaid.gov/south_africa/content/usaid-supports-flood-relief-south-africa http://sa.usaid.gov/south_africa/content/usaid-supports-flood-relief-south-africa South Africa In response to a request from the South African Department of Social Development, the United States Mission to South Africa, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), has provided over R350,000 of financial assistance to Rescue South Africa (RSA) to provide emergency relief services to flood-impacted South Africans. Tue, 08 Feb 2011 14:19:38 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/2053/MAIL_and_US_work_together_for_increased_agricultural_productivity http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/2053/MAIL_and_US_work_together_for_increased_agricultural_productivity Afghanistan U.S. Ambassador Karl W. Eikenberry and the Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock, Mohammad Asif Rahimi, inaugurated a Farm Mechanization Program for mid-size farmers in a ceremony at Badam Bagh farm today. Sun, 06 Feb 2011 17:12:01 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/in/newsroom/press_releases/feb03_11.htm http://www.usaid.gov/in/newsroom/press_releases/feb03_11.htm India India and United States Agency for International Development (USAID) today announced the launch of Agricultural Innovation Partnership (AIP) for increasing agricultural productivity and strengthening food security in the region. Thu, 03 Feb 2011 14:40:47 -0500 http://ukraine.usaid.gov/news_full.shtml?p=574 http://ukraine.usaid.gov/news_full.shtml?p=574 Ukraine Saving energy is key to any country's solid economic future and to its future as an independent country. Thu, 03 Feb 2011 14:06:11 -0500 http://ukraine.usaid.gov/ukr/news_full.shtml?p=574 http://ukraine.usaid.gov/ukr/news_full.shtml?p=574 Україна Для будь-якої країни, ощадливе використання енергії – це запорука її сталого економічного майбуття та подальшого існування як незалежної держави. Thu, 03 Feb 2011 13:47:09 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/2033/US_Government_Improves_Case_Tracking_in_Afghan_Courts http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/2033/US_Government_Improves_Case_Tracking_in_Afghan_Courts Afghanistan In the ceremony outside the Supreme Court Building in Kabul yesterday, representatives of the Afghan Supreme Court and the U.S. Government-funded project took part in the official hand over of case filing materials essential to tracking the cases filed in the Afghan court system. Tue, 01 Feb 2011 14:47:55 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/pk/newsroom/news/general/110128.html http://www.usaid.gov/pk/newsroom/news/general/110128.html Pakistan The U.S. Government announced a new partnership with the Government of Sindh to improve delivery of municipal services such as solid waste disposal, drinking water supply, education, road construction, and health services. Fri, 28 Jan 2011 14:42:04 -0500 http://senegal.usaid.gov/en/node/514 http://senegal.usaid.gov/en/node/514 Senegal The Minister of Higher Education, Universities, Regional Academic Centers and Scientific Research, Mr. Amadou Tidiane Bâ, presided with the Director of USAID/Senegal, Mr. Kevin J. Mullally, at the official launch of the USAID / ERA (Education and Research in Agriculture) project. Thu, 27 Jan 2011 17:20:27 -0500 http://senegal.usaid.gov/fr/node/513 http://senegal.usaid.gov/fr/node/513 Sénégal Le ministre de l’Enseignement supérieur, des Universités, des Centres universitaires régionaux et de la Recherche scientifique, M. Amadou Tidiane Bâ, a procédé, avec le Directeur de l’USAID, M. Kevin Mullally, au lancement officiel des activités du projet USAID/ERA (Education et Recherche en Agriculture). Thu, 27 Jan 2011 17:29:41 -0500 http://azerbaijan.usaid.gov/node/127 http://azerbaijan.usaid.gov/node/127 Azerbaijan On January 25, 2011 newly-elected parliamentarians attended an Orientation Program sponsored by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Parliamentary Program in Azerbaijan (PPA), in collaboration with the Milli Mejlis (Parliament) of the Azerbaijan Republic. Wed, 26 Jan 2011 17:17:21 -0500 http://timor-leste.usaid.gov/node/202 http://timor-leste.usaid.gov/node/202 Timor-Leste Helder Lopes has spent the past two years a very long way from his home in Los Palos. He has been studying at Michigan State University in the U.S. on a scholarship from USAID's Training Future Leaders program. Wed, 26 Jan 2011 14:09:54 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/pk/newsroom/news/education/110125.html http://www.usaid.gov/pk/newsroom/news/education/110125.html Pakistan U.S. Ambassador Dr. Cameron Munter and his wife, Dr. Marilyn Wyatt, held a unique open and candid conversation today with 29 university students from underserved areas of Pakistan, covering issues ranging from U.S. relations with Pakistan and its neighbors, the war on terror, to U.S. civilian assistance. Tue, 25 Jan 2011 14:44:46 -0500 http://indonesia.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/497/Microsoft_and_USAID_Spur_Innovation_with_New_iMULAI_Competition http://indonesia.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/497/Microsoft_and_USAID_Spur_Innovation_with_New_iMULAI_Competition Indonesia The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in conjunction with Microsoft Indonesia today launched iMULAI 3.0, a national open source software competition. Tue, 25 Jan 2011 14:50:18 -0500 http://ukraine.usaid.gov/news_full.shtml?p=577 http://ukraine.usaid.gov/news_full.shtml?p=577 Ukraine Ukrainian artists, journalists and civil society activists gathered on January 24 to celebrate the passage of a progressive public information law and open a photo exhibit aimed at reinforcing the importance of access to information. Mon, 24 Jan 2011 14:08:35 -0500 http://ukraine.usaid.gov/ukr/news_full.shtml?p=577 http://ukraine.usaid.gov/ukr/news_full.shtml?p=577 Україна Українські художники, журналісти та громадянські діячі зібралися разом 24 січня, щоб відсвяткувати прийняття прогресивного закону про доступ до публічної інформації та відкрити фотовиставку, яка нагадує про важливість доступу до інформації. Mon, 24 Jan 2011 14:01:28 -0500 http://sa.usaid.gov/south_africa/content/project-handover-%E2%80%93-elliotdale-rural-water-supply-project http://sa.usaid.gov/south_africa/content/project-handover-%E2%80%93-elliotdale-rural-water-supply-project South Africa The Elliotdale Rural Water Supply Project is to be officially launched at the Nchihana Village, near Elliotdale, by the Executive Mayor of Amathole District Municipality, Alderman Sakhumzi Somyo, at a function to be held on Wednesday, 26 January 2011. Wed, 26 Jan 2011 16:32:12 -0500 http://vietnam.usaid.gov/node/353 http://vietnam.usaid.gov/node/353 Vietnam Representatives from Vietnam's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Development (MARD) and Lam Dong province came together today in Dalat for a U.S-funded workshop to share experiences and celebrate successes of Vietnam's Payments for Forest Environmental Services (PFES) scheme that has generated significant resources to support forest protection and local livelihoods. Fri, 21 Jan 2011 16:28:12 -0500 http://egypt.usaid.gov/en/pressreleases/Pages/bnp_lead.aspx http://egypt.usaid.gov/en/pressreleases/Pages/bnp_lead.aspx Egypt USAID/Egypt, BNP Paribas Bank, and Lead Foundation celebrated today the signing of a loan agreement to support Egypt's poor and low-income entrepreneurs at a special ceremony in the Cairo offices of the Lead. Mon, 17 Jan 2011 10:54:16 -0500 http://egypt.usaid.gov/en/pressreleases/Pages/bnp_lead_ar.aspx http://egypt.usaid.gov/en/pressreleases/Pages/bnp_lead_ar.aspx مصر احتفلت هيئة المعونة الأمريكية في مصر و بنك باريباس BNP و مؤسسة Lead اليوم بتوقيع اتفاق قرض لدعم الفقراء ومحدودي الدخل من أصحاب الأعمال الريادية، وذلك في حفل خاص بمكتب مؤسسة Lead بالقاهرة. Mon, 17 Jan 2011 11:00:18 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/pk/newsroom/news/health/110117.html http://www.usaid.gov/pk/newsroom/news/health/110117.html Pakistan The United States is helping to protect children in Pakistan from diseases such as polio and measles by supporting a mass vaccination campaign in 30 high-risk, flood-affected districts of Pakistan, including 11 districts in Punjab. Mon, 17 Jan 2011 16:34:55 -0500 http://timor-leste.usaid.gov/node/201 http://timor-leste.usaid.gov/node/201 Timor-Leste Today Timor-Leste gains a new partner in two top priority development areas: fighting corruption and improving children's health. A special ceremony today at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs highlights a new program with the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC). Thu, 13 Jan 2011 14:14:41 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/2009/Afghan_Partnership_Opens_Modern_Carpet_Processing_Facility http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/2009/Afghan_Partnership_Opens_Modern_Carpet_Processing_Facility Afghanistan The Paiman Atlas Group celebrated the opening of its new modernized carpet processing facility yesterday in Dasht-e Barchi, Kabul. Thu, 13 Jan 2011 16:46:33 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/2007 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/2007 افغانستان گروپ پیمان اطلس ساختمان جدید و مدرن قالین بافی را در دشت برچی کابل افتتاح نمود. این گروپ به حمایت مشارکت دولتی و خصوصی و به همکاری(ASMED) پروژۀ انکشاف تجارت های کوچک و متوسط USAID، اکنون میتواند همه روزه الی 100 متر مربع قالی ببافد، که یک افزایش 120 فیصد را نظر به ظرفیت اسبق آن نشان میدهد. Thu, 13 Jan 2011 16:48:16 -0500 http://kenya.usaid.gov/success-story/953 http://kenya.usaid.gov/success-story/953 Kenya Burnt Forest, a settlement area in Rift Valley has not known peace for many years. The main communities in the area - Kikuyu and Kalenjin- have been in conflict since the 1997 general elections. Wed, 05 Jan 2011 15:15:17 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/2011PR/pr_January_5_2011.html http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/2011PR/pr_January_5_2011.html West Bank/Gaza On January 5, the Palestinian Faculty Development Program (PFDP), an AMIDEAST-implemented project funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Open Society Institute (OSI), hosted a ceremony via videoconference between the Gaza Strip and the West Bank to celebrate the granting of over 2,000 scholarships to Palestinian students for a four-year undergraduate degree program at Al Azhar University in Gaza. Wed, 05 Jan 2011 17:05:30 -0500 http://kenya.usaid.gov/news-story/947 http://kenya.usaid.gov/news-story/947 Kenya On December 17, 2010, USAID/Kenya's Mission Director, Erna Kerst, was the keynote speaker at the 3rd annual graduation ceremony for the PCEA (Presbyterian Church of East Africa) Eastleigh Community Centre (ECC) Skills Training and Entrepreneurship Development (STED) Program. Mon, 03 Jan 2011 15:17:30 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/1482/US_Funds_Emergency_Food_Security_Programfor_3000_Vulnerable_Families_in_Ghor_Province http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/1482/US_Funds_Emergency_Food_Security_Programfor_3000_Vulnerable_Families_in_Ghor_Province Afghanistan In response to increased food insecurity due to floods, USAID's Food for Peace (FFP) office approved a ten month emergency food security program to help the 3,000 most vulnerable and food insecure families affected by the 2010 floods in the Lal Sarjangal District of Ghor Province. Mon, 03 Jan 2011 16:51:13 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/1483/3000 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/1483/3000 افغانستان در پاسخ به افزایش مصونیت مواد غذایی از سبب سیلاب ها، دفتر غذا برای صلح اداره انکشافی بین المللی ایالات متحده یک پروگرام 10 ماۀ مصونیت مواد غذایی عاجل را به منظور مساعدت برای 3000 خانواده بی بضاعت و خانواده های که در اثر سیلاب ها در سال 2010 در ولسوالی لعل سرجنگل ولایت غور متاثر گردیده اند، منظور نمود. Mon, 03 Jan 2011 17:02:08 -0500 http://iraq.usaid.gov/node/207 http://iraq.usaid.gov/node/207 Iraq Seventy-three Public Administration and Public Policy graduates were honored January 8 at a ceremony sponsored by the U.S. Government and USAID's National Capacity Development Program, or USAID/Tatweer in Arabic. Sat, 08 Jan 2011 16:13:29 -0500 http://iraq.usaid.gov/ar/node/218 http://iraq.usaid.gov/ar/node/218 العراق تم تكريم ثلاثة وسبعون من خريجي الادارة العامة والسياسة العامة يوم السبت المصادف الثامن من كانون الثاني/ يناير من عام 2011 في حفل إقيم تحت رعاية الحكومة الأمريكية وبرنامج تطوير القدرات الوطنية التابع للوكالة الأمريكية للتنمية الدولية. Sat, 08 Jan 2011 16:58:34 -0500 http://kenya.usaid.gov/success-story/948 http://kenya.usaid.gov/success-story/948 Kenya Fresh water was a major challenge for the residents of Lamu District. "Bellyaches were a common complaint here before these wells were dug because we took our water from the traditional wells." Mon, 03 Jan 2011 15:26:30 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/1484/US_Grants_15_Million_to_Purchase_Wheat_to_Feed_More_Than_500000_Afghans http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/1484/US_Grants_15_Million_to_Purchase_Wheat_to_Feed_More_Than_500000_Afghans Afghanistan USAID's Food for Peace (FFP) office has awarded a grant to the World Food Program for a local purchase of 12,783 metric tons of wheat from the Ministry of Agricultural, Irrigation and Livestock's Strategic Grain Reserve. Mon, 03 Jan 2011 16:59:54 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/1485/15_____________500000 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/1485/15_____________500000 افغانستان دفتر غذا برای صلح اداره انکشافی بین المللی ایالات متحده یک مساعدت مالی را برای برنامه غذایی جهان برای خرید 12783 متریک تن گندم از ذخایر غله وزارت زراعت، آبیاری و مالداری تفویض نموده است. Mon, 03 Jan 2011 17:03:43 -0500 http://vietnam.usaid.gov/node/327 http://vietnam.usaid.gov/node/327 Vietnam The governments of Vietnam and the United States today signed a memorandum of intent (MOI) paving the way for cleanup of dioxin at Danang Airport. Thu, 30 Dec 2010 10:14:36 -0500 http://vietnam.usaid.gov/USAID%20Supports%20Horticultural%20Research%20in%20Vietnam http://vietnam.usaid.gov/USAID%20Supports%20Horticultural%20Research%20in%20Vietnam Vietnam The U.S. Government is sponsoring a three-year project in partnership with regional universities to improve horticultural crop production, marketing, and postharvest activities in Vietnam and neighboring Cambodia. Mon, 27 Dec 2010 10:20:02 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/gh/mission/press/2010/pressGongja.htm http://www.usaid.gov/gh/mission/press/2010/pressGongja.htm Ghana The Catholic Relief Services (CRS) has given coupon vouchers valued at GH¢ 70 to over 700 displaced persons representing 700 households affected by floods at Buipe. Wed, 22 Dec 2010 15:33:53 -0500 http://indonesia.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/493/New_17million_USAID_Program_Supports_Indonesias_Marine_Ecosystem_Management http://indonesia.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/493/New_17million_USAID_Program_Supports_Indonesias_Marine_Ecosystem_Management Indonesia USAID announced a new program today to support marine ecosystem management. Indonesia contains the world's most bio-diverse marine ecosystem, which is currently threatened by a combination of climate change and overfishing. Mon, 20 Dec 2010 12:07:51 -0500 http://kenya.usaid.gov/success-story/945 http://kenya.usaid.gov/success-story/945 Kenya Children with disabilities have different abilities; learn in different ways and at different paces. Mon, 20 Dec 2010 15:29:34 -0500 http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/498/26/USG_Assists_Displaced_Following_Severe_Flooding_.htm http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/498/26/USG_Assists_Displaced_Following_Severe_Flooding_.htm Albania Today, the U.S. Ambassador to Albania, Alexander Arvizu, visited the flooded region of Shkodra and met with officials at the Government of Albania's disaster operations center to discuss their emergency assistance operations. Wed, 15 Dec 2010 09:04:18 -0500 http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/498/26/Qeveria_e_Sh.B.A.-se_Ndihmon_te_Shperngulurit_nga_Permbytjet_e_Medha.htm http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/498/26/Qeveria_e_Sh.B.A.-se_Ndihmon_te_Shperngulurit_nga_Permbytjet_e_Medha.htm Shqipëri Sot, Ambasadori i Shteteve të Bashkuara në Shqipëri, Alexander Arvizu, vizitoi rajonin e përmbytur të Shkodrës dhe u takua me zyrtarë të qendrave operative të emergjencës të Qeverisë së Shqipërisë. Wed, 15 Dec 2010 09:13:17 -0500 http://indonesia.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/490/Center_for_Child_Protection_Supports_Goals_of_USIndonesia_Comprehensive_Partnership http://indonesia.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/490/Center_for_Child_Protection_Supports_Goals_of_USIndonesia_Comprehensive_Partnership Indonesia U.S. Embassy Deputy Chief of Mission Ted Osius helped launch the USAID-funded Center on Child Protection at the University of Indonesia (UI) today. Wed, 15 Dec 2010 12:15:32 -0500 http://vietnam.usaid.gov/node/273 http://vietnam.usaid.gov/node/273 Vietnam The Hanoi Hospital of Lung Disease today formally opened a specially designed and highly bio-secure tuberculosis laboratory funded by the U.S. Government to improve case detection of multidrug-resistant tuberculosis (MDR-TB) in Vietnam. Thu, 16 Dec 2010 14:15:34 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/pr_December_15_2010.html http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/pr_December_15_2010.html West Bank/Gaza The residents of Nablus celebrated the opening of Safeer Center, recently constructed by CHF International (CHF) with funding from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), and in partnership with Safeer Childcare Society. The new facility serves 12,300 children from the Askar Area. Wed, 15 Dec 2010 14:19:12 -0500 http://jordan.usaid.gov/press_display.cfm?id=1157 http://jordan.usaid.gov/press_display.cfm?id=1157 Jordan USAID/Jordan is sponsoring the 6th IWA Specialist Conference on Efficient Use and Management of Water with a focus on Water Demand Management: Challenges & Opportunities. Mon, 13 Dec 2010 15:31:27 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/Article.1447.aspx http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/Article.1447.aspx Afghanistan The Ministry of Commerce and Industry, USAID, World Bank, International Finance Corporation, and Harakat Organization hosted the Accelerating Afghanistan Business Growth Conference today in Kabul. Sat, 11 Dec 2010 14:20:25 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/fa/Article.1449.aspx http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/fa/Article.1449.aspx افغانستان د افغانستان د سوداګری او صنایعو وزارت ، د امریکی متحده ایلاتو نړیواله پرمختیایی اداره یا (USAID) ، نړیوال بانک، نړیوال مالی شرکت، اود حرکت سازمان نن په کابل کی د افغانستان د سوداګری د ودی د ګړندی کولو د کنفرانس کوربه ول. Sun, 11 Dec 2010 14:45:16 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/fa/Article.1448.aspx http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/fa/Article.1448.aspx افغانستان وزارت تجارت و صنایع، اداره انکشافی بین المللی ایالات متحده ، بانک جهانی، شرکت مالی بین المللی، و سازمان حرکت امروز میزبان کنفرانس سرعت در بهبود تجارت افغانستان در کابل بودند. Sat, 11 Dec 2010 14:47:01 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/Article.1445.aspx http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/Article.1445.aspx Afghanistan Recognizing the importance of security, governance, and development in establishing stability in Afghanistan, the Ministry of Rural Rehabilitation and Development (MRRD) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) are working with community organizations on small scale infrastructure activities to boost local confidence. Tue, 07 Dec 2010 14:18:19 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/fa/Article.1446.aspx http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/fa/Article.1446.aspx افغانستان تفاهم نامه پروژه جدید (CBSG) امروز توسط محترم جار الله منصوری وزیر احیأ و انکشاف دهات، کارل دبلیو آیکن بیری سفیر ایالات متحده و ارل گست؛ رئیس (USAID) با حضور داشت کارمندان عالی رتبه حکومت افغانستان و ایالات متحده در سالون خبری وزارت احیأ و انکشاف دهات به امضأ رسید. Tue, 07 Dec 2010 15:33:01 -0500 http://macedonia.usaid.gov/Documents/PressReleases/en/Press%20Release%20Career%20Corner%20Bitola.pdf http://macedonia.usaid.gov/Documents/PressReleases/en/Press%20Release%20Career%20Corner%20Bitola.pdf Macedonia First Career Corner Opens for Primary Students Tue, 07 Dec 2010 16:23:26 -0500 http://macedonia.usaid.gov/Documents/PressReleases/mk/PRESS%2007122010.pdf http://macedonia.usaid.gov/Documents/PressReleases/mk/PRESS%2007122010.pdf Македонија Отворено прво кариерно катче за ученици во основно образование Tue, 07 Dec 2010 16:26:55 -0500 http://macedonia.usaid.gov/Documents/PressReleases/al/Press_Release_Career_Corner_Bitola%20ALB.pdf http://macedonia.usaid.gov/Documents/PressReleases/al/Press_Release_Career_Corner_Bitola%20ALB.pdf Maqedoni Hapet Këndi i parë i karrierës për nxënësit e shkollave fillore Tue, 07 Dec 2010 17:13:16 -0500 http://ukraine.usaid.gov/press_full.shtml?p=572 http://ukraine.usaid.gov/press_full.shtml?p=572 Ukraine The results of a financial literacy survey released by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) on December 6 revealed a discouraging portrait of the typical Ukrainian financial services consumer. Mon, 06 Dec 2010 13:08:47 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/pk/newsroom/news/growth/101203.html http://www.usaid.gov/pk/newsroom/news/growth/101203.html Pakistan USAID's $62 million program post-flood wheat distribution program has distributed wheat, vegetable seeds and fertilizer to 167,300 households in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and 65,000 households (one fourth of the total number) in Punjab. Fri, 03 Dec 2010 13:27:16 -0500 http://liberia.usaid.gov/stories_from_the_field/node/262 http://liberia.usaid.gov/stories_from_the_field/node/262 Liberia In June 2008, at the request of the Ministry of Education and in col-laboration with the World Bank, USAID conducted an Early Grade Reading Assessment on a random sample of students in grades 2 and 3 from 47 schools around Liberia. Fri, 03 Dec 2010 10:22:14 -0500 http://macedonia.usaid.gov/Documents/PressReleases/en/BEA%20Close%20Out%20Ceremony%20PRESS%20RELEASE%20final%20Eng.pdf http://macedonia.usaid.gov/Documents/PressReleases/en/BEA%20Close%20Out%20Ceremony%20PRESS%20RELEASE%20final%20Eng.pdf Macedonia USAID Helps Macedonia Create a Better Business Environment Fri, 03 Dec 2010 08:50:18 -0500 http://macedonia.usaid.gov/Documents/PressReleases/en/BEA%20Close%20Out%20Ceremony%20PRESS%20RELEASE%20final%20Eng.pdf http://macedonia.usaid.gov/Documents/PressReleases/en/BEA%20Close%20Out%20Ceremony%20PRESS%20RELEASE%20final%20Eng.pdf Macedonia USAID Helps Macedonia Create a Better Business Environment Fri, 03 Dec 2010 08:50:18 -0500 http://macedonia.usaid.gov/Documents/PressReleases/al/BEA%20Close%20Out%20Ceremony%20PRESS%20RELEASE%20Alb.pdf http://macedonia.usaid.gov/Documents/PressReleases/al/BEA%20Close%20Out%20Ceremony%20PRESS%20RELEASE%20Alb.pdf Maqedoni USAID-i i ndihmon Maqedonisë të krijojë ambient më të mirë afarist Fri, 03 Dec 2010 09:28:57 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/pk/newsroom/news/education/101203.html http://www.usaid.gov/pk/newsroom/news/education/101203.html Pakistan U.S. Government funding of two new school buildings will allow the communities in Harighel and Arja, Bagh District to educate more boys and young men. Fri, 03 Dec 2010 15:25:47 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/pr_December_2_2010.html http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/pr_December_2_2010.html West Bank/Gaza On December 2, 2010, the Palestinian Authority (PA) celebrated the inauguration of the newly refurbished Nablus Post Office. Thu, 02 Dec 2010 13:00:36 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/pk/newsroom/news/disaster/101202.html http://www.usaid.gov/pk/newsroom/news/disaster/101202.html Pakistan The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has provided an additional U.S. $4.3 million to address the immediate needs of more than 240,000 flood-affected people in Punjab and Sindh provinces. Thu, 02 Dec 2010 15:46:07 -0500 http://vietnam.usaid.gov/node/260 http://vietnam.usaid.gov/node/260 Vietnam The U.S. Government this week joined Vietnamese officials to open two new clinics in Hanoi showcasing American support for Vietnam's efforts to address HIV/AIDS. Wed, 01 Dec 2010 12:57:30 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/pk/newsroom/news/growth/101201.html http://www.usaid.gov/pk/newsroom/news/growth/101201.html Pakistan Over the next 16 months, farmers in Pakistan will be able to save $7.7 million (Rs. 660 million) by replacing inefficient tubewell water pumps with more energy-efficient ones. Wed, 01 Dec 2010 16:08:29 -0500 http://sa.usaid.gov/south_africa/content/world-aids-day-message http://sa.usaid.gov/south_africa/content/world-aids-day-message South Africa As December 1 marks World AIDS Day, more lives have been affected by AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa than anywhere else on earth. Wed, 01 Dec 2010 13:17:46 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/pr_December_1_2010.html http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/pr_December_1_2010.html West Bank/Gaza On Wednesday, December 1, 2010, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and representatives of the Palestinian Authority (PA) together with other dignitaries celebrated the completion of the newly constructed Bani Na'im Water Reservoir. Wed, 01 Dec 2010 13:03:24 -0500 http://armenia.usaid.gov/en/news-events/311 http://armenia.usaid.gov/en/news-events/311 Armenia At an official ceremony held on November 24, 2010 in Tbilisi, Georgia, the Armenian Electric Power System Operator and the Georgian State Electrosystem (GSE) signed a Memorandum of Understanding, laying a foundation for future cooperation in the area of power transmission between the two countries. Wed, 24 Nov 2010 10:00:36 -0500 http://nepal.usaid.gov/newsroom/press-releases/press-releases-2010/362-statement-of-concern-by-the-nepal-donor-community-regarding-the-impact-of-the-continued-political-impasse.html http://nepal.usaid.gov/newsroom/press-releases/press-releases-2010/362-statement-of-concern-by-the-nepal-donor-community-regarding-the-impact-of-the-continued-political-impasse.html Nepal The international donor community would like to communicate to Nepal's political leaders our growing concern regarding the negative development impact stemming from the slow progress in forming a new government, implementing the peace process, and writing the new constitution. Tue, 23 Nov 2010 16:19:30 -0500 http://armenia.usaid.gov/en/news-events/309 http://armenia.usaid.gov/en/news-events/309 Armenia A symposium covering electoral reform and elections administration in Armenia was held in Yerevan on November 22-23, 2010, jointly sponsored by USAID, the Council of Europe, the Delegation of the European Union to Armenia, and the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe. Tue, 23 Nov 2010 10:03:50 -0500 http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/497/26/USAID_Supports_Albania%E2%80%99s_Adoption_of_Global_Sustainable_Tourism_Criteria.htm http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/497/26/USAID_Supports_Albania%E2%80%99s_Adoption_of_Global_Sustainable_Tourism_Criteria.htm Shqipëri USAID, in partnership with Albania’s Ministry of Tourism, Culture, Youth and Sports, invited international tourism experts from the Global Sustainable Tourism Council, the National Geographic Society and Expedia to meet with Albania’s leading tourism businesses to discuss ways to adopt a more sustainable approach to business growth and increase access to markets. Mon, 22 Nov 2010 09:53:27 -0500 http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/497/26/USAID-i_mbeshtet_zbatimin_e_Parimeve_Globale_te_Turizmit_te_Qendrueshem_ne_Shqiperi.htm http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/497/26/USAID-i_mbeshtet_zbatimin_e_Parimeve_Globale_te_Turizmit_te_Qendrueshem_ne_Shqiperi.htm Shqipëri USAID-i, në bashkëpunim me Ministrinë Shqiptare të Turizmit, Kulturës, Rinisë dhe Sporteve, ftuan ekspertë ndërkombëtar nga Këshilli për Turizëm të Qëndrueshëm Botëror, Shoqatës "National Geographic" dhe "Expedia" që të takohen dhe të diskutojnë me bizneset kryesore të turizmit shqiptar për mënyrat se si të zbatojnë praktika të qëndrueshme në rritjen e biznesit dhe rritjen e hyrjes në tregje. Mon, 22 Nov 2010 09:49:00 -0500 http://armenia.usaid.gov/en/news-events/310 http://armenia.usaid.gov/en/news-events/310 Armenia On November 19, 2010, the USAID Youth and Community Action Program (YCAP) held its close-out event titled "Promoting Youth and Community Civic Activism in Armenia: Results and Lessons Learned," during which the project staff presented YCAP's support to Armenian communities, the results achieved and lessons learned over the last six years. Fri, 19 Nov 2010 10:09:30 -0500 http://sa.usaid.gov/southern_africa/content/new-southern-africa-trade-hub-targets-increased-competitiveness http://sa.usaid.gov/southern_africa/content/new-southern-africa-trade-hub-targets-increased-competitiveness Southern Africa The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) officially launched the new Southern Africa Trade Hub in Botswana on Thursday, November 18, at the Gaborone Sun Conference Center. Thu, 18 Nov 2010 13:21:09 -0500 http://serbia-montenegro.usaid.gov/code/navigate.php?Id=833 http://serbia-montenegro.usaid.gov/code/navigate.php?Id=833 Serbia On November 15th, Serbia's Ministry of Mining and Energy, the Ministry of Environment and Spatial Planning, GTZ, and USAID organized a joint conference to present a series of four guides with information for investors interested in renewable energy sources in Serbia. Tue, 16 Nov 2010 13:26:08 -0500 http://indonesia.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/485/Text_of_US_President_Barack_Obamas_speech_at_the_University_of_Indonesia http://indonesia.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/485/Text_of_US_President_Barack_Obamas_speech_at_the_University_of_Indonesia Indonesia President Barack Obama delivers a speech in the Field House at the University of Indonesia in Jakarta, Indonesia, Nov. 10, 2010. Wed, 10 Nov 2010 13:33:34 -0500 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/page.php?page=article-890 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/page.php?page=article-890 Kazakhstan Today the World Bank named Kazakhstan the top reformer in its annual Doing Business Report and Tajikistan ranked sixth. USAID congratulates Kazakhstan and Tajikistan on their important achievement and looks forward to a continuing partnership in economic reform. Mon, 08 Nov 2010 12:32:37 -0500 http://kenya.usaid.gov/news-story/931 http://kenya.usaid.gov/news-story/931 Kenya USAID has awarded a comprehensive health service delivery project to the Program for Appropriate Technology in Health (PATH) to improve the health of Kenyans in the western region of the country. Mon, 08 Nov 2010 13:52:14 -0500 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/page.php?page=article-882 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/page.php?page=article-882 Tajikistan USAID recently launched the Child to Child health outreach program in the Hissor and Taboshar districts. The Tajikistan Maternal and Child Health Program, funded by USAID in cooperation with Mercy Corps, uses a peer-education approach to improve children's health by encouraging them to play an active role in the process of health promotion and development in their communities. Mon, 08 Nov 2010 12:34:57 -0500 http://armenia.usaid.gov/en/news-events/305 http://armenia.usaid.gov/en/news-events/305 Armenia The official dedication of the new Advocacy and Assistance Center (AAC) of Yerevan was held on November 5, 2010. Fri, 05 Nov 2010 12:08:04 -0500 http://eastafrica.usaid.gov/en/Article.1348.aspx http://eastafrica.usaid.gov/en/Article.1348.aspx East Africa Swahili Fashion Week is partnering with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Competitiveness and Trade Expansion Program (COMPETE) to host Ready to Wear Night on Friday, November 5th in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. Fri, 05 Nov 2010 13:19:48 -0500 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/page.php?page=article-879 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/page.php?page=article-879 Kyrgyzstan On Tuesday, November 2 at 10:00 am the USAID Quality Learning Project 'Sapattuu Bilim' is holding an exposition of its work to date showcasing the products and materials that have been developed in partnership with the educational institutions in Kyrgyzstan during the last two years. Thu, 04 Nov 2010 12:38:44 -0500 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/page.php?page=article-872 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/page.php?page=article-872 Kazakhstan IOM invites media representatives to participate at the event on launching the Kazakhstan component of a new regional counter-trafficking project, supported by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), which will take place on Friday, October 29, 2010 at 10:00 am, at the hotel 'KAZZHOL'. Thu, 04 Nov 2010 12:50:48 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/Article.1323.aspx http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/Article.1323.aspx Afghanistan U.S. Ambassador Karl W. Eikenberry joined Senior Afghan officials, including the Minister of Women's Affairs, Deputy Mayor of Kabul, Governor of Kabul province and members of parliament to celebrate the reopening of the Women's Garden in Kabul. Wed, 03 Nov 2010 11:56:36 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/fa/Article.1324.aspx http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/fa/Article.1324.aspx افغانستان سفیر ایالات متحده امریکا در افغانستان آقای آیکن بیری یکجا با مامورین بلند رتبۀ افغان بشمول وزیر امور زنان ، شاروال کابل، والی ولایت کابل و اعضای پارلمان افغانستان در مراسم تجلیل از بازگشایی باغ زنانه در کابل اشتراک ورزید. Wed, 03 Nov 2010 11:58:40 -0500 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/page.php?page=article-889 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/page.php?page=article-889 Kyrgyzstan Training for pharmacists on identifying tuberculosis (TB) symptoms will be conducted for representatives of pharmaceutical service organizations working in Kyrgyzstan. The training is funded by USAID and organized by the Health Outreach Program Consortium. Wed, 03 Nov 2010 12:54:31 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/pk/newsroom/news/health/101102.html http://www.usaid.gov/pk/newsroom/news/health/101102.html Pakistan U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Deputy Director Beth Paige and Punjab Secretary of Health Fawad Hassan Fawad held a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Fatima Jinnah Hospital to mark the completion of the project to renovate and upgrade 10 basic health units. Tue, 02 Nov 2010 14:40:38 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/pr_November_1_2010.html http://www.usaid.gov/wbg/pr_November_1_2010.html West Bank/Gaza November 1 marked the successful conclusion of Palestinian Authority (PA) Centers of Excellence Leadership Conference. Mon, 01 Nov 2010 13:06:55 -0500 http://indonesia.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/484/US_Pledges_2_Million_in_Aid_for_Eruption_and_Tsunami_Disasters http://indonesia.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/484/US_Pledges_2_Million_in_Aid_for_Eruption_and_Tsunami_Disasters Indonesia Ambassador Scot Marciel has announced that the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) will provide $2 million in humanitarian assistance in response to the eruption of Mount Merapi and tsunami in the Mentawai Islands. Fri, 29 Oct 2010 13:36:21 -0500 http://kenya.usaid.gov/news-story/930 http://kenya.usaid.gov/news-story/930 Kenya USAID and Fintrac are building on and scaling up the successes of the past 6 years. On October 15th, USAID Mission Director, Erna Kerst, and Kenyan Minister of Agriculture, Sally Kosgei, launched a 4-year USAID Initiative to support smallholder farmers and promote food security and better nutrition in Kenya. Tue, 26 Oct 2010 13:56:58 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/rdma/articles/press_release_1309.html http://www.usaid.gov/rdma/articles/press_release_1309.html Asia The U.S. Agency for International Development's (USAID) new regional headquarters for Asia has been designated as the first overseas USAID facility to be awarded a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) certification for commercial interiors. Tue, 26 Oct 2010 12:14:29 -0500 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/page.php?page=article-887 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/page.php?page=article-887 Kyrgyzstan On Saturday, October 23, Dordoi Bazaar vendors, customers and neighbors are invited to celebrate the opening of a nearby park recently renovated by local NGO SALT with support from USAID. Mon, 25 Oct 2010 12:57:20 -0500 http://kenya.usaid.gov/news-story/929 http://kenya.usaid.gov/news-story/929 Kenya The most basic personal prerequisite for a successful transition to productive adulthood is knowledge of career options. Giving youth access to relevant work experience early on so they can form their understanding of the world of work helps them to make better choices. Mon, 25 Oct 2010 14:04:51 -0500 http://eastafrica.usaid.gov/en/Article.1347.aspx http://eastafrica.usaid.gov/en/Article.1347.aspx East Africa The Comprehensive Africa Agriculture Development Program (CAADP), with representatives from eight East and Southern African governments, donors, civil society and the private sector, has completed a three-day planning workshop in Nairobi to strengthen CAADP regional and country level program design and implementation and to improve national agriculture investment programs. Fri, 22 Oct 2010 13:23:09 -0500 http://macedonia.usaid.gov/Documents/PressReleases/en/Press%20Release%20Karposh%20and%20Center.pdf http://macedonia.usaid.gov/Documents/PressReleases/en/Press%20Release%20Karposh%20and%20Center.pdf Macedonia Primary schools 'Kiril i Metodij' in Center and 'Vojdan Cernodrinski' in Karposh celebrated the successful completion of renovation projects with ribbon-cutting ceremonies on October 21st. Thu, 21 Oct 2010 14:16:22 -0500 http://macedonia.usaid.gov/Documents/PressReleases/mk/Press%20Release%20Karposh%20and%20Center%20MKD.pdf http://macedonia.usaid.gov/Documents/PressReleases/mk/Press%20Release%20Karposh%20and%20Center%20MKD.pdf Македонија УСАИД им помага на општините Центар и Карпош да ги реновираат училиштата Thu, 21 Oct 2010 14:28:32 -0500 http://macedonia.usaid.gov/Documents/PressReleases/al/Press%20Release%20Karposh%20and%20Center%20ALB.pdf http://macedonia.usaid.gov/Documents/PressReleases/al/Press%20Release%20Karposh%20and%20Center%20ALB.pdf Më 21 tetor, shkollat fillore ‘Kiril dhe Metodi’ në Qendër dhe ‘Vojdan Çernodrinski’ në Karposh e festuan përfundimin e suksesshme të rinovimit të shkollëve me festime solemne. Thu, 21 Oct 2010 14:35:27 -0500 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/page.php?page=article-888 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/page.php?page=article-888 Tajikistan The USAID Quality Learning Project provided funding and workshops for teachers at the Republican Teacher Training Institution (RTTI) to revise their training course curricula to incorporate new methodology. Thu, 21 Oct 2010 13:13:26 -0500 http://azerbaijan.usaid.gov/node/108 http://azerbaijan.usaid.gov/node/108 Azerbaijan On Friday, October 8th,a fish feed mill was officially reopened at Girkhbulag Fish Farm, just outside of Sheki. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) provided a small grant supporting the rehabilitation of the feed mill to address the need of local fish farmers for high-quality trout and carp feed. Tue, 19 Oct 2010 12:19:37 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/Article.1312.aspx http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/Article.1312.aspx Afghanistan Local Afghan women lined up to receive their certificates in a graduation ceremony for the completion of a Midwifery Education Program in Feyzabad, Badakhshan, today. Mon, 11 Oct 2010 13:48:10 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/fa/Article.1313.aspx http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/fa/Article.1313.aspx افغانستان امروز زنان محلی افغان در شهر فیض آباد ولایت بدخشان صف بندی نمودند تا طی یک محفلی که بخاطر فراغت ایشان از پروگرام تربیه قابله ها براه انداخته شده بود اسناد فراغت ایشان را بدست آوردند . Mon, 11 Oct 2010 14:04:48 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/fa/Article.1314.aspx http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/fa/Article.1314.aspx افغانستان نن د بدخشان ولایت په فیض آباد کی کلیوالی ښځی سره را ټولی شوی وی تر څو د هغه پروګرام په جریان کی خپل سندونه تر لاسه کړی چی د قابله ګی له روزنیز پرورګرام څخه ددوی د فراغت د لمانځنی په موخه جوړ شوی وه . Mon, 11 Oct 2010 14:07:34 -0500