http://www.usaid.gov/press/missions/ Recent Asia 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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/Article.1284.aspx http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/Article.1284.aspx Afghanistan U.S. Ambassador Karl Eikenberry, Minister Asif Rahimi and Deputy Minister Mr. Saleem Kunduzi of the Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock (MAIL) celebrated the opening of the International Agricultural Fair at Badam Bagh Farm in Kabul today. Wed, 06 Oct 2010 14:38:17 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/fa/Article.1285.aspx http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/fa/Article.1285.aspx افغانستان سفیر ایالات متحده آقای کارل آیکنبیری، وزیرزراعت آقای آصف رحیمی ، و معین وزارت زراعت آقای سلیم خان کندوزی افتتاح جشنواره زراعتی بین المللی را در بادام باغ کابل امروز تجلیل نمودند. Wed, 06 Oct 2010 14:39:42 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/fa/Article.1286.aspx http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/fa/Article.1286.aspx افغانستان د امریکی د متحده ایالاتو سفیر ښاغلی آیکن بیری د کرنی اوبو لګونی او مالداری وزیر ښاغلی محمد آصف رحیمی او د نوموړی وزارت معین ښاغلی سلیم خان کندوزی نن د کابل په بادام باغ کی د نړیوال کرنیز نندارتون پرانستنه و لمانخله. Wed, 06 Oct 2010 14:42:31 -0500 http://indonesia.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/478/USAID_and_Standard_Chartered_Announce_Collaboration_to_Enhance_Access_to_Credit_for_Indonesian_Small http://indonesia.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/478/USAID_and_Standard_Chartered_Announce_Collaboration_to_Enhance_Access_to_Credit_for_Indonesian_Small Indonesia The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) announced their collaboration with Standard Chartered Bank Indonesia on a loan portfolio guarantee agreement that will enhance credit access for small and medium enterprises in Indonesia. U.S. Ambassador Scot Marciel and Standard Chartered Bank Indonesia CEO Tom Aaker made the announcement at Menara Standard Chartered in Jakarta. Thu, 30 Sep 2010 15:30:11 -0500 http://indonesia.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/477/Ambassador_Marciel_Visits_School_Reconstruction_Project_on_Anniversary_of_West_Sumatra_Earthquake http://indonesia.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/477/Ambassador_Marciel_Visits_School_Reconstruction_Project_on_Anniversary_of_West_Sumatra_Earthquake Indonesia To commemorate the first anniversary of last year's devastating West Sumatra earthquake, U.S. Ambassador Scot Marciel today visited Padang to view the United State's reconstruction support for the area. Tue, 28 Sep 2010 15:32:47 -0500 http://vietnam.usaid.gov/node/239 http://vietnam.usaid.gov/node/239 Vietnam Eighty young Vietnamese with disabilities from the U.S.-supported Information Technology Training Program (ITTP) today joined more than 127,000 non-disabled students to mark the start of the new academic year at Ho Chi Minh City's Van Lang University. Sun, 26 Sep 2010 11:39:49 -0500 http://vietnam.usaid.gov/node/236 http://vietnam.usaid.gov/node/236 Việt Nam Hôm nay, mười tấm gương doanh nghiệp điển hình được vinh danh vì có thành tích xuất sắc trong thực thi trách nhiệm xã hội về đầu tư thời gian và nguồn lực cho các hoạt động dự phòng HIV/AIDS và hỗ trợ việc làm cho người sống chung với HIV. Thu, 23 Sep 2010 15:05:43 -0500 http://vietnam.usaid.gov/node/234 http://vietnam.usaid.gov/node/234 Vietnam Vietnamese private enterprises displaying exemplary corporate responsibility today received honors for investing time and resources to promote HIV/AIDS prevention and employment support for people living with HIV. Thu, 23 Sep 2010 15:08:22 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/Article.1242.aspx http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/Article.1242.aspx Afghanistan Responding to a demand for qualified Afghan engineers, Kabul University announced the graduation and completion of an intensive five-month engineering internship of Afghan in a cooperative program with several universities. Wed, 22 Sep 2010 16:09:38 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/fa/Article.1241.aspx http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/fa/Article.1241.aspx افغانستان در پاسخ به درخواست برای انجنیران ورزیده افغانی، پوهنتون کابل فراغت و تکمیل یک انترنشپ پنج ماهه انجنیری افغان را در یک پروگرام همکاری با چندین پوهنتون ها اعلان نمود. Wed, 22 Sep 2010 16:10:37 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/pk/newsroom/news/disaster/100907.html http://www.usaid.gov/pk/newsroom/news/disaster/100907.html Pakistan The U.S. Government has airlifted additional emergency relief supplies into Pakistan in the last two days. The most recent flights were loaded with more than 85,850 blankets and 46,800 10-liter water containers. Tue, 07 Sep 2010 08:33:45 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/pk/newsroom/news/disaster/100901.html http://www.usaid.gov/pk/newsroom/news/disaster/100901.html Pakistan The U.S is providing nearly $2 million to the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to support the organization's humanitarian logistics operation and provide much-needed emergency relief supplies for health, shelter, and water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) programs. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:26:34 -0500 http://vietnam.usaid.gov/?q=node/229 http://vietnam.usaid.gov/?q=node/229 Vietnam The Vietnam Government, together with the ASEAN Wildlife Enforcement Network (ASEAN-WEN), today launched the Inter-agency Executive Committee for Vietnam Wildlife Enforcement, which includes members of the Vietnam Wildlife Enforcement Network (Vietnam - WEN). Tue, 31 Aug 2010 15:12:39 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/pk/newsroom/news/disaster/100829.html http://www.usaid.gov/pk/newsroom/news/disaster/100829.html Pakistan A U.S. Marine Corps KC-130 cargo aircraft flew 11,000 pounds of relief supplies into Gilgit, Pakistan, yesterday, delivering much-needed aid to Pakistani citizens affected by floods in the remote northern region. Sun, 29 Aug 2010 14:36:01 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/pk/newsroom/news/disaster/100825b.html http://www.usaid.gov/pk/newsroom/news/disaster/100825b.html Pakistan We are carrying a message with us for the people of Pakistan: As you begin to recover from this disaster, America, including the United States Agency for International Development and all of the other parts of our government stand with you. The American people are committed to humanitarian response. Wed, 25 Aug 2010 10:54:56 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/pk/newsroom/news/disaster/100825.html http://www.usaid.gov/pk/newsroom/news/disaster/100825.html Pakistan Dr. Rajiv Shah, Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), today announced the U.S. is providing $50 million to assist the people of Pakistan in the aftermath of the country's flood disaster. Wed, 25 Aug 2010 14:37:43 -0500 http://indonesia.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/474/Ambassadordesignate_Scot_Marciel_Visits_USAID_School_Projects http://indonesia.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/474/Ambassadordesignate_Scot_Marciel_Visits_USAID_School_Projects Indonesia Ambassador-designate Scot Marciel visited the Alyssa Kindergarten and Sempur Kaler Primary School today with his wife, Mae. The visit was arranged in response to the Ambassador-designate's wish to learn as much as he can about Indonesia. Fri, 20 Aug 2010 12:31:16 -0500 http://vietnam.usaid.gov/?q=node/230 http://vietnam.usaid.gov/?q=node/230 Vietnam The governments of Vietnam and the United States will hold a three-day workshop starting August 23 on pandemic planning, response, and recovery. Funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the workshop will be carried out by the U.S. Department of Defense's Center for Excellence in Disaster Management and Humanitarian Assistance (COE-DMHA). Fri, 20 Aug 2010 15:30:28 -0500 http://nepal.usaid.gov/newsroom/press-releases/press-releases-2010/301-usaids-new-health-program-extends-remote-area-coverage.html http://nepal.usaid.gov/newsroom/press-releases/press-releases-2010/301-usaids-new-health-program-extends-remote-area-coverage.html Nepal USAID/Nepal announces the launch of its five-year, $15.6 million Ghar Ghar Maa Swasthya (Healthy Homes) program. Thu, 19 Aug 2010 12:46:48 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/pk/newsroom/news/disaster/100818.html http://www.usaid.gov/pk/newsroom/news/disaster/100818.html Pakistan Join Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi, Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan Ambassador Richard C. Holbrooke, USAID Administrator Rajiv Shah, and other international figures in an exclusive discussion just prior to the United Nations Special Session on Pakistan. Wed, 18 Aug 2010 11:44:10 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/pk/newsroom/news/disaster/100817.html http://www.usaid.gov/pk/newsroom/news/disaster/100817.html Pakistan The United States has responded immediately and generously to Pakistan's call for assistance following the tragic and devastating floods that began July 29. To date, the U.S. has pledged to provide approximately $76 million in assistance to flood-affected populations in Pakistan. Tue, 17 Aug 2010 14:38:46 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/Article.1231.aspx http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/Article.1231.aspx Afghanistan Afghanistan's women farmers will have more access to seeds, supplies and materials thanks to the opening of the Women's Farm Service Center in Kabul today. Mon, 16 Aug 2010 12:51:52 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/fa/Article.1233.aspx http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/fa/Article.1233.aspx افغانستان د افغانستان کروندګری ښځی به کرهڼیزتخمونواو اړوندو موادو ته ښه لاسرسی بیامومی ځکه چی نن په کابل کی د ښځو د کرهنیزو خدمتونو مرکز پرانستل شو. Mon, 16 Aug 2010 14:16:26 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/fa/Article.1232.aspx http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/fa/Article.1232.aspx افغانستان با تشکر از افتتاح مرکز خدمات فارم زنان امروز درشهر کابل، زنان کشاورز افغانستان به منابع، تخم غله جات و مواد دسترسی بیشتر پیدا خواهند نمود. Mon, 16 Aug 2010 14:17:52 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/pk/newsroom/news/disaster/100814b.html http://www.usaid.gov/pk/newsroom/news/disaster/100814b.html Pakistan Two U.S. Navy MH-53E Sea Dragon helicopters arrived in Pakistan today as part of the continued U.S. humanitarian assistance to Pakistan in support of flood relief from the monsoon floods. Sat, 14 Aug 2010 11:32:22 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/pk/newsroom/news/disaster/100814a.html http://www.usaid.gov/pk/newsroom/news/disaster/100814a.html Pakistan The United States is providing vouchers for the local purchase of food to 20,000 families in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KPk) Province. Sat, 14 Aug 2010 11:30:49 -0500 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/page.php?page=article-867 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/page.php?page=article-867 Tajikistan The U.S. Government launched a new program to combat trafficking in persons in Tajikistan. U.S. Ambassador Ken Gross, Abdusattor Rajabov, Head of the Government of Tajikistan's Inter-Ministerial Commission on Combating Trafficking in Persons, and Zeynal Hajiyev, Chief of Mission of the International Organization for Migration (IOM) attended a ceremony to announce of the start of the program. Thu, 12 Aug 2010 13:55:29 -0500 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/page.php?page=article-865 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/page.php?page=article-865 Kyrgyzstan The United States Government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), supports Summer Democracy Camps for students from the 9th-10th grade from schools throughout the country. Wed, 11 Aug 2010 14:54:18 -0500 http://indonesia.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/473/USAID_Supports_New_Biodiversity_Research_Center_in_Bali http://indonesia.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/473/USAID_Supports_New_Biodiversity_Research_Center_in_Bali Indonesia The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) signed a Memorandum of Understanding today for the development of the Biodiversity Research Center in Bali. Tue, 10 Aug 2010 12:38:45 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/pk/newsroom/news/disaster/100813.html http://www.usaid.gov/pk/newsroom/news/disaster/100813.html Pakistan Through the USAID Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA), the United States is providing $3 million to WHO for the expansion of Pakistan's Disease Early Warning System (DEWS) nationwide and to establish the first 15 treatment centers for water-borne illness, located in high risk flood-affected areas. Fri, 13 Aug 2010 10:40:38 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/fa/Article.1220.aspx http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/fa/Article.1220.aspx افغانستان د USAIDد قابله وو د روزنی بریالی پروګرام چی د افغانستان د نیمایی نه زیاتی قابله ګانی یی روزلی دی د هغه اعلان له کبله لا پسی پراخ شو چی د مصر حکومت به د USAID سره یو ځای دغه پروګرام ته د یوی لا پرمختللی روزنی او یو علمی سیر لپاره مالی مرسته کوی. د ټول هیواد څخه به ۳۰ تنه با تجربه قابله ګانی په دغه دوه اونیزه پروګرام کی چی د مصر په الکساندرا ښار کی په لاره اچول کیږی بر! خه اخلی. Tue, 10 Aug 2010 15:15:13 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/fa/Article.1219.aspx http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/fa/Article.1219.aspx افغانستان برنامه موفق آموزش قابلگی اداره انکشافی بین المللی ایالات متحده که بیش از نیم تمام قابله ها را در افغانستان آموزش داده است، ازطریق اعلامیه آموزش پیشرفته و سیرعلمی که توسط حکومت مصرتضمین مشترکانه گردید، در جریان این هفته توسعه یافت. Tue, 10 Aug 2010 15:07:55 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/Article.1218.aspx http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/Article.1218.aspx Afghanistan USAID's successful Midwifery Education Program, which has trained over half of all midwives in Afghanistan, was expanded this week with the announcement of an advanced training and study tour co-sponsored by the Egyptian government. Thirty experienced midwives from across the country will participate in this two-week program in Alexandria, Egypt. Tue, 10 Aug 2010 15:04:48 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/pk/newsroom/news/disaster/100809.html http://www.usaid.gov/pk/newsroom/news/disaster/100809.html Pakistan In recognition of the growing humanitarian assistance needs outlined by Prime Minister Yousaf Raza Gilani, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator Dr. Rajiv Shah has dispatched a special Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) to Islamabad to coordinate U.S. response in support of Pakistan's government. Mon, 09 Aug 2010 16:14:25 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/Article.1205.aspx http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/Article.1205.aspx Afghanistan Approximately 300 science and math educators from across Afghanistan convened in Kabul to discuss how to organize an informal network and advance school curricula in Afghanistan. Sun, 08 Aug 2010 16:20:21 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/fa/Article.1206.aspx http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/fa/Article.1206.aspx افغانستان تقریبا 300 تن از استادان ساینس و ریاضی از سراسر کشور جهت بحث روی تشکیل یک شبکه غیر رسمی و ارتقای نصاب تعلیمی افغانستان، در کابل گرد هم جمع شدند. Sun, 08 Aug 2010 16:23:10 -0500 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/page.php?page=article-864 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/page.php?page=article-864 Kyrgyzstan The United States Government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), has completed the first of a series of training programs on conflict resolution using theater. Fri, 05 Aug 2010 14:56:21 -0500 http://vietnam.usaid.gov/?q=node/213 http://vietnam.usaid.gov/?q=node/213 Vietnam With the support of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the Vietnamese government today officially launched a new initiative with labor and corporate leaders to help strengthen industrial relations in the country. Thu, 05 Aug 2010 12:20:34 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/Article.1203.aspx http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/Article.1203.aspx Afghanistan U.S. Chargé d’Affaires Ambassador E. Anthony Wayne, Afghan Parliamentarians H.E. Shinkai Zahin Karokhail, H.E. Babrak Shinwari, H.E. Qadria Ibrahim Yazdan Parast, and Deputy Minister of the Economy Dr. Nazeer Ahmad Shahidi were joined by a group of about 150 civil society representatives, international donors, and members of the media today at the Safi Landmark Hotel in Kabul for the opening of a two-day Civil Society Conference. Wed, 04 Aug 2010 17:00:44 -0500 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/page.php?page=article-815 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/page.php?page=article-815 Tajikistan On May 27-28, 2010 the International Center for Not-for-Profit Law (ICNL) pursuant to the Legal Support for Civil Society program financed by USAID, conducted two full days of training for 17 Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) that examined new legislation of Tajikistan on noncommercial activity and the perspectives of citizens' participation in decision-making (advocacy) through Parliament and Executive bodies. Wed, 04 Aug 2010 15:04:32 -0500 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/page.php?page=article-857 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/page.php?page=article-857 Turkmenistan On July 20-22, USAID Quality Learning Project administered a three-day training called 'To the highest achievements in education through modern technology' for the National Institute of Education specialists, provincial methodologists, and secondary school teachers. Wed, 04 Aug 2010 15:05:54 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/fa/Article.1204.aspx http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/fa/Article.1204.aspx افغانستان شارژدافر ایالات متحدۀ امریکا جناب سفیر ای انتونی وین ، اعضای پارلمان افغانستان محترمه شینکی ذهین کروخیل ، محترم ببرک شینواری، قدریه ابراهیم یزدان پرست، و معین وزارت اقتصاد جناب داکتر احمد شاهدی با 150 تن از نماینده گان جامعۀ مدنی ، هدیه دهنده گان بین المللی ، و اعضای رسانه ها در هوتل صافی لند مارک کابل گردهم آمده بودند تا کنفرانس دو روزۀ جامعه مدنی را افتتاح نمایند. Wed, 04 Aug 2010 17:03:51 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/pk/newsroom/news/disaster/100801.html http://www.usaid.gov/pk/newsroom/news/disaster/100801.html Pakistan The U.S. announced today that it would make an initial contribution of $10 million in humanitarian assistance to Pakistan flood relief based on priorities identified by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), and is prepared to earmark additional funds for the effort, if requested. Sun, 01 Aug 2010 17:06:29 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/fa/Article.1199.aspx http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/fa/Article.1199.aspx افغانستان معاون سفیر ایالات متحده آقای ای انتونی وین، وزیر مالیه جلالتماب داکترعمر زاخیلوال، ، وزیر زراعت آقای آصف رحیمی، وزیر معارف آقای فاروق وردگ، ریس عمومی اداره مستقل ارگان های محل آقای برنا کریمی، شاروال کابل آقای یونس نواندیش و یک گروپ از امداد رسانانان(دونران) بین المللی جهت آغاز برنامه همکاری تخنیکی ملکی (CTAP) در وزارت مالیه گرد هم جمع شدند. Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:13:17 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/Article.1198.aspx http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/Article.1198.aspx Afghanistan U.S. Deputy Ambassador E. Anthony Wayne, Minister of Finance H.E. Dr. Omar Zakhilwal, Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock Mohammad Asif Rahimi, Minister of Education H.E. Faruk Wardak, Director General of the Independent Directorate of Local Governance H.E. Barna Karimi, Mayor of Kabul H.E. Yunnus Nowandesh and a group of international donors gathered today at the Ministry of Finance for the official launch of the Civilian Technical Assistance Program (CTAP). Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:02:03 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/Article.1190.aspx http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/Article.1190.aspx Afghanistan Afghan farmers will have more access to financial credit thanks to a $100 million grant, called the Agricultural Development Fund and financed through the United States and the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. The grant was signed today at a ceremony at Kabul's Badam Bagh Demonstration Farm. Wed, 21 Jul 2010 12:58:18 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/fa/Article.1192.aspx http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/fa/Article.1192.aspx افغانستان افغان بزګران به د ۱۰۰ میلیون ډالرو بلاعوضه مرستو له لاری چی د کرهنیز پرمختیایی بودیجی په نوم یادیږی او د متحده ایالاتو او افغانستان حکومتونو لخوا برابریږی، مالی پورونو (قرضو) ته لاس رسی پیداکړی. دغه بلاعوضه مرسته نن د یوی غونډی په ترڅ کی د کابل په بادام باغ نمایشی فارم کی لاسلیک شوه. Wed, 21 Jul 2010 13:00:54 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/fa/Article.1191.aspx http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/fa/Article.1191.aspx افغانستان دهاقین افغان از طریق کمک مالی بلاعوض 100 میلیون دالری که بنام مساعدت مالی برای انکشاف زراعتی یاد میگردد و از طریق ایالات متحده و دولت جمهوری اسلامی افغانستان مساعدت مالی میگردد، به قرضه های مالی دسترسی بیشترخواهند یافت. این مساعدت بلاعوض امروز طی یک محفلی در فارم نمایشی بادام باغ کابل به امضاء رسید. Wed, 21 Jul 2010 13:05:21 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/rdma/articles/press_release_1220.html http://www.usaid.gov/rdma/articles/press_release_1220.html Asia Commuters riding the Bangkok Transit System are being urged to consider how their lives depend on nature through a new campaign launched by the FREELAND Foundation with the ASEAN Wildlife Enforcement Network (ASEAN-WEN), Government of Thailand, and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Tue, 06 Jul 2010 15:22:32 -0500 http://indonesia.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/470/Papuan_Agribusiness_Incomes_to_Benefit_from_USAID_LPMAK_and_PT_Freeport_Indonesia_Cooperative_Projec http://indonesia.usaid.gov/en/USAID/Article/470/Papuan_Agribusiness_Incomes_to_Benefit_from_USAID_LPMAK_and_PT_Freeport_Indonesia_Cooperative_Projec Indonesia Tue, 27 Jul 2010 17:11:04 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/Article.1187.aspx http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/Article.1187.aspx Afghanistan Today, the Ministry of Education provided 279 children and teachers from grades four through six at Firdausi High School with specially designed laptops through the One Laptop per Child (OLPC) Afghanistan program. Sun, 11 Jul 2010 13:14:18 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/fa/Article.1188.aspx http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/fa/Article.1188.aspx افغانستان امروز وزارت معارف کمپیوتر های لپ تاپ خاص را برای 297 تن از شاگردن و استادان صنوف چهارم الی ششم لیسه فردوسی از طریق برنامه "یک لپ تاپ برای هر طفل" در ولایت بغلان توزیع نمود. Sun, 11 Jul 2010 13:15:23 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/fa/Article.1180.aspx http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/fa/Article.1180.aspx Afghanistan امروز طی محفلی که در رابطه به پالیسی"افغانها در اولویت در هوتل انترکانتینتل کابل دایر گردیده بود، تاجران افغانی از کارمندان سفارت امریکا و اداره انکشافی بین المللیایالات متحده (USAID) دریافتند که با استفاده از فرصت های جدید تجارت و درخواست به قرارداد ها و کمک های بلاعوض از حکومت ایالات متحده، میتوانند تجارت خویش را رشد دهند. Wed, 30 Jun 2010 14:16:44 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/Article.1179.aspx http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/Article.1179.aspx Afghanistan Afghan businesses discovered new opportunities to grow their businesses and apply for contracts and grants through the U.S. Government today from USAID and U.S. Embassy officials as part of an Afghan First Outreach Event at the InterContinental Hotel in Kabul. Wed, 30 Jun 2010 14:14:04 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/fa/Article.1181.aspx http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/fa/Article.1181.aspx Afghanistan نن د کابل په انتر کانتیننټل هوټل کی د هغه معلوماتی پروګرام په اوږدو کی چی د "افغانان په اولویت کی" پالیسی په هکله جوړ شوی وه افغانی سوداګرو د امریکی دسفارت او د نړیوالی پرمختیا لپاره د امریکی دمتحده ایالاتو د اداری (USAID ) د چارواکو څخه د نویو سوداګریزو فرصتونو په هکله معلومات تر لاسه کړل، پدی توګه به دوی وشی کولای ترڅو خپلی سوداګری ته وده ورکړی او د امریکی د حکومت څخه د تړونونو او د بلاعوضه مرستود ترلاسه کولو لپاره درخواست وکړی. Wed, 30 Jun 2010 14:16:44 -0500 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/page.php?page=article-852 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/page.php?page=article-852 Kyrgyzstan Last weekend, the United States Government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), provided additional funding and commodities to assist conflict-affected people of southern Kyrgyzstan. Wed, 30 Jun 2010 09:27:01 -0500 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/page.php?page=article-850 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/page.php?page=article-850 Kyrgyzstan The United States Government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), will provide a $10,850 grant to fund distribution of humanitarian aid to families in and around Osh in southern Kyrgyzstan. tue, 29 Jun 2010 09:27:01 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/pk/newsroom/news/health/100628.html http://www.usaid.gov/pk/newsroom/news/health/100628.html Pakistan A delegation of US officials visiting Islamabad for the Health track of the U.S.-Pakistan Strategic Dialogue called on Health Minister, Makdoom Shahabuddin on June 28 at the start of a meeting of Pakistani and U.S. officials to discuss the current state of Pakistan's health system. Mon, 28 Jun 2010 09:27:01 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/Article.1175.aspx http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/Article.1175.aspx Afghanistan In a ceremony today on the outskirts of Kabul, responsibility for the 105 megawatt Tarakhil Power Plant was officially handed over from the U.S. Government to the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan. Sun, 27 Jun 2010 14:16:44 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/fa/Article.1176.aspx http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/fa/Article.1176.aspx Afghanistan امروز طی محفلی درحومه از شهر کابل، مسولیت فابریکه 105 میگاوات برق طره خیل از حکومت ایالات متحده امریکا رسما به حکومت جمهوری اسلامی افغانستان تسلیم داده شد. سفیر ایالات متحده امریکا آقای کارل آیکنبیری، ریس اداره انکشافی ایالات متحده امریکا آقای ایرل گاست، سرپرست وزارت آب وبرق آقای اسماعیل خان و ریس عمومی شرکت برشنا افغانستان آقای داکتر جلیل شمس در مراسم تسلیم دهی رسمی و قطع نوار اشتراک ورزیدند. Sun, 27 Jun 2010 14:16:44 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/Article.1169.aspx http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/Article.1169.aspx Afghanistan Tuesday, His Excellency Mohammad Asif Rahimi, Minister of the Afghanistan Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock, along with other senior officials from the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and the United States Government, opened a photo exhibit at Babur Gardens in Kabul highlighting jobs created with support from USAID’s Incentives Driving Economic Alternatives—North, East and West (IDEA-NEW) program. Sun, 27 Jun 2010 14:16:44 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/fa/Article.1177.aspx http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/fa/Article.1177.aspx Afghanistan د کابل ښار څخه د باندی نن د یوی غونډی په ترڅ کی د طره خیلو ۱۰۵ میګاواټه فابریکی مسولیت د امریکی متحده ایالاتو حکومت څخه د افغانستان اسلامی جمهوری حکومت ته په رسمی ډول وسپارل شو. د امریکی متحده ایالاتو سفیر ښاغلی کارل آیکنبیری، د امریکی متحده ایالاتو پرمختیایی اداری مشر ښاغلی ایرل گاست، د اوبو او بریښنا وزیر ښاغلی اسماعیل خان او د افغانستان بریښنا شرکت لوی ریس ښاغلی داکتر جلیل شمس د پټی پری کولو او سپارلو رسمی غونډی کی ګډون وکږ. Sun, 27 Jun 2010 14:16:44 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/pk/newsroom/news/health/100627.html http://www.usaid.gov/pk/newsroom/news/health/100627.html Pakistan As part of a ceremony held today at Shahbaz Air Base to induct three U.S.-provided F-16 aircraft into the Pakistan Air Force fleet, U.S. Ambassador Anne W. Patterson donated medical equipment to the nearby Jacobabad District Headquarters Hospital. Sun, 27 Jun 2010 09:27:01 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/pk/newsroom/news/growth/100626.html http://www.usaid.gov/pk/newsroom/news/growth/100626.html Pakistan Pakistani flair hit the runway this weekend at "Pakistan Handmade," a U.S.-sponsored international fashion show and trade exhibition designed to help Pakistani artisans reach Western markets. Sat, 26 Jun 2010 09:27:01 -0500 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/page.php?page=article-849 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/page.php?page=article-849 Kyrgyzstan On June 22, the U.S. Government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), committed $1.6 million to the United Nations (UN) to sponsor emergency relief for refugees in Uzbekistan and internally displaced persons in Kyrgyzstan. Thu, 24 Jun 2010 09:27:01 -0500 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/page.php?page=article-830 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/page.php?page=article-830 Kyrgyzstan On Friday, June 18, 2010, the US Government, through the USAID/Millennium Challenge Account Threshold Program, formally turned over the computer software and hardware system for the Court Information Management System (CIMS) to the Supreme Court of the Kyrgyz Republic. Thu, 24 Jun 2010 09:27:01 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/pk/newsroom/news/health/100624.html http://www.usaid.gov/pk/newsroom/news/health/100624.html Pakistan In a ceremony held today in Islamabad, U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women's Issues Melanne Verveer congratulated 110 community midwives, who recently completed an 18-month training course to improve medical care for mothers and newborns in communities throughout Rawalpindi and Jhelum. Thu, 24 Jun 2010 09:27:01 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/Article.1169.aspx http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/Article.1169.aspx Afghanistan Tuesday, His Excellency Mohammad Asif Rahimi, Minister of the Afghanistan Ministry of Agriculture, Irrigation and Livestock, along with other senior officials from the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and the United States Government, opened a photo exhibit at Babur Gardens in Kabul highlighting jobs created with support from USAID’s Incentives Driving Economic Alternatives—North, East and West (IDEA-NEW) program. Wed, 23 Jun 2010 14:16:44 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/fa/Article.1170.aspx http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/fa/Article.1170.aspx Afghanistan به روز سه شنبه عالیجناب محمد آصف رحیمی وزیر زراعت، آبیاری و مالداری یکجا با سایر کارمندان ارشد دولت جمهوری اسلامی افغانستان و حکومت ایالات متحده نمایشگاه تصاویر رادر باغ بابر افتتاح نمودند که وظایف ایجاد شده را با همکاری پروگرام ایدیا نیو اداره انکشافی بین المللی ایالات متحده واضح ساختند. Wed, 23 Jun 2010 14:16:44 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/fa/Article.1171.aspx http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/fa/Article.1171.aspx Afghanistan د سه شنبی په ورځ د کرهڼی اوبو لګونی او مالداری وزیر ښاغلی محمد آصف رحیمی د افغانستان د اسلامی جمهوری دولت د نورو لوړ پوړو چارواکی او د امریکی حکومت د استازوسره یو ځای پهبابر بڼ کی د انځورونو یو نندارتون پرانیسته ترڅو هغه دندی څرګندی کړی چی د USAID د (IDEA-NEW) پروګرام له لاری خلکو ته برابر کړای شویدی. Wed, 23 Jun 2010 14:16:44 -0500 http://brazil.usaid.gov/files/Floods_MediaNote_Eng_06232010.pdf http://brazil.usaid.gov/files/Floods_MediaNote_Eng_06232010.pdf Brazil United States Ambassador to Brazil Thomas Shannon today announced the authorization of US$ 50,000 in disaster relief to complement existing efforts to assist the victims of the floods in Alagoas and Pernambuco states, which has 42 deaths to date. Wed, 23 Jun 2010 09:27:01 -0500 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/page.php?page=article-842 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/page.php?page=article-842 Kyrgyzstan In coordination with other U.S. Government agencies and donors, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has committed $22.8 million of assistance funds in response to the conflict and resulting humanitarian needs in southern Kyrgyzstan. Tue, 22 Jun 2010 09:27:01 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/pk/newsroom/news/earthquake/100622.html http://www.usaid.gov/pk/newsroom/news/earthquake/100622.html Pakistan The five year, $200 million U.S. response to the 2005 Pakistan earthquake is winding down this summer. More than half the assistance - $120 million - is rebuilding destroyed schools, basic health units, a hospital and rural health centers. Tue, 22 Jun 2010 09:27:01 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/fa/Article.1139.aspx http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/fa/Article.1139.aspx Afghanistan د کابل ښاروال ښاغلی محمد یوسف نواندیش، د امریکی متحده ایالاتو پرمختیایی اداری (USAID) ریس ښاغلی بل فری، افغانی کارکونکو، میلمنو او نړیوال مرستندویو نن د نیالګیو کرلو په غونډه کی چی کابل زوړ ښار په سیمه کی د باغ قاضی تاریخی بڼ د بیارغونی دوهم پړاو پیل کیدو په موخه جوړه شوی وه، برخه واخستله. Sat, 19 Jun 2010 14:16:44 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/Article.1137.aspx http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/Article.1137.aspx Afghanistan Kabul Mayor Eng. Mohammad Yousuf Nawandesh and USAID Mission Director Bill Frej were joined by Afghan officials, distinguished guests, and international donors today for a ceremonial tree planting signifying the start of phase two of the renovation of the Baghe Qazi historical garden in old Kabul. Sat, 19 Jun 2010 14:16:44 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/fa/Article.1138.aspx http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/fa/Article.1138.aspx Afghanistan شاروال کابل آقای محمد یوسف نواندیش، ریس اداره انکشافی بین المللی ایالات متحده امریکا (USAID)، کارمندان افغانی، مهمانان گرامی و مساعدت کننده گان بین المللی امروز در محفل نهال شانی که جهت گرامیداشت از آغاز مرحله دوم بازسازی باغ قاضی (یک باغ تاریخی در شهر کهنه کابل میباشد) برگزار گردیده بود، اشتراک نمودند. Sat, 19 Jun 2010 14:16:44 -0500 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/page.php?page=article-840 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/page.php?page=article-840 Kyrgyzstan At 11:00 am on June 9, 2010, a USAID handover ceremony of orthopedic equipment will be held at the Bishkek Scientific and Research Centre of Trauma and Orthopedics located at 206 Krivonosova Str. The equipment, valued at over $90,000.00, will be used to treat people injured during the recent unrest in April. Fri, 18 Jun 2010 09:27:01 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/pk/newsroom/news/democracy/100617.html http://www.usaid.gov/pk/newsroom/news/democracy/100617.html Pakistan In a ceremony held today, Pakistan National Assembly Speaker Dr. Fehmida Mirza and U.S. Deputy Chief of Mission Gerald M. Feierstein commemorated the official launch of construction for the new home of the Pakistan Institute for Parliamentary Services (PIPS). Thu, 17 Jun 2010 09:27:01 -0500 http://vietnam.usaid.gov/?q=node/200 http://vietnam.usaid.gov/?q=node/200 Vietnam Điều phối viên Chương trình Phòng chống Bệnh Sốt rét của Tổng thống Obama, Chuẩn Đô đốc (Hải quân Hoa Kỳ, đã nghỉ hưu) Timothy Ziemer; Giám đốc Đơn vị Điều phối Phòng chống Cúm thuộc Các Trung tâm Dự phòng và Kiểm soát Bệnh tật, Chuẩn Đô đốc Stephen Redd; và Phó Trợ lý Ngoại trưởng Hoa Kỳ phụ trách Vụ Đại dương và Các Vấn đề Khoa học, Môi trường, Lawrence Gumbiner, sẽ dẫn đầu đoàn đại biểu Hoa Kỳ tham gia Hội nghị Các bệnh Truyền nhiễm thuộc Sáng kiến Hạ vùng Mê-kông tại Hà Nội từ 17-18/6. Thu, 17 Jun 2010 10:26:46 -0500