http://www.usaid.gov/press/missions/ Recent Europe and Eurasia 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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://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://azerbaijan.usaid.gov/node/106 http://azerbaijan.usaid.gov/node/106 Azerbaijan The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is pleased to announce the launch of three new projects that will continue to help bring positive and lasting change to Azerbaijan and its people. Thu, 07 Oct 2010 14:45:43 -0500 http://azerbaijan.usaid.gov/node/104 http://azerbaijan.usaid.gov/node/104 Azerbaijan The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and AccessBank and DemirBank today announced a new 5-year collaboration that will make available up to $3.3 million in local currency financing for micro-, small-, and medium-sized enterprises (MSME) in Azerbaijan, with a portion of the funding dedicated to the agriculture sector. Thu, 07 Oct 2010 15:03:11 -0500 http://georgia.usaid.gov/index.php?m=28%26newsid=517 http://georgia.usaid.gov/index.php?m=28%26newsid=517 Georgia The U.S. Government through the U.S. Agency for International Development celebrates the accomplishments of its six-year Rebuilding Lives Project and its support for Georgia's most vulnerable children. Thu, 02 Sep 2010 15:07:09 -0500 http://macedonia.usaid.gov/Documents/PressReleases/en/Press%20Release%20Zrnovci%20and%20Probistip%20final.pdf http://macedonia.usaid.gov/Documents/PressReleases/en/Press%20Release%20Zrnovci%20and%20Probistip%20final.pdf Macedonia Two primary schools, "Sinisha Stoilov" in Zrnovci and "Brakja Miladinovci" in Probistip, have been renovated, and celebrated the completion of their renovations with ribbon-cutting ceremonies on September 1st. Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:46:42 -0500 http://macedonia.usaid.gov/Documents/PressReleases/mk/Press%20Release%20Zrnovci%20Probishtip%20MKD.pdf http://macedonia.usaid.gov/Documents/PressReleases/mk/Press%20Release%20Zrnovci%20Probishtip%20MKD.pdf Македонија Wed, 01 Sep 2010 14:52:46 -0500 http://armenia.usaid.gov/en/news-events/302 http://armenia.usaid.gov/en/news-events/302 Armenia At an official ceremony held in the Republic of Armenia Ministry of Economy on August 6, 2010, Minister of Economy Nerses Yeritsyan, U.S. Ambassador to Armenia Marie L. Yovanovitch and USAID/Armenia Mission Director Jatinder Cheema signed two Assistance Agreements under which the U.S. Government will provide up to $50 million to the Government of Armenia for the period of 2010-2013 in support of the country's economic development and health and social services reform. Fri, 06 Aug 2010 15:56:00 -0500 http://armenia.usaid.gov/en/news-events/303 http://armenia.usaid.gov/en/news-events/303 Armenia USAID Deputy Assistant Administrator for Europe & Eurasia Jonathan Hale met with Armenian Minister of Economy Nerses Yeritsyan on August 2, 2010 to discuss potential collaboration with the private sector on Information Technology (IT) projects. Tue, 03 Aug 2010 16:33:11 -0500 http://armenia.usaid.gov/en/news-events/304 http://armenia.usaid.gov/en/news-events/304 Armenia Following the Memorandum of Understanding, signed by USAID and the State Revenue Committee (SRC) of Armenia on May 4, 2010 to improve Armenia's tax administration and relevant business processes, the USAID-funded initiative for technical assistance to support tax administration reforms (TASTAR) and SRC held a two-day workshop to discuss the issues related to the introduction of risk-based automated Value Added Tax (VAT) refund system in Armenia. Mon, 26 Jul 2010 16:53:33 -0500 http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/479/26/USAID_and_National_Geographic_promote_Albania_and_Balkan_Neighbors.htm http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/479/26/USAID_and_National_Geographic_promote_Albania_and_Balkan_Neighbors.htm Albania Thanks to the support of USAID, Albania is one of six countries featured in a special supplement of the June edition of National Geographic Traveler Magazine. Wed, 21 Jul 2010 13:37:20 -0500 http://georgia.usaid.gov/index.php?m=28&newsid=513 http://georgia.usaid.gov/index.php?m=28&newsid=513 Georgia The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) announces it will issue a loan guarantee to TBC Bank backing an $8 million loan to Block Georgia. Tue, 20 Jul 2010 13:57:33 -0500 http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/478/26/USAID_Launches_New_e-Health_Program.htm http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/478/26/USAID_Launches_New_e-Health_Program.htm Albania The International Virtual e-Hospital Foundation (http://www.iveh.org/), the implementer of USAID's new telemedicine project, held its first training course today with a group of Albanian health specialists from central and regional health institutions. Thu, 15 Jul 2010 13:44:20 -0500 http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/478/26/USAID-i_prezanton_programin_e_ri_elektronik_per_shendetesine.htm http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/478/26/USAID-i_prezanton_programin_e_ri_elektronik_per_shendetesine.htm Shqipëri Fondacioni Spitali Elektronik Virtual Ndërkombëtar (http://www.iveh.org/), zbatuesi i projektit të ri të telemjekësisë, zhvilloi sot kursin e parë trajnues me një grup specialistësh të shëndetësisë. Ky kurs është i pari në serinë e trajnimeve për mjekët dhe ekpertët e shëndetësisë për telemjekësinë dhe shëndetësinë elektrinike. Thu, 15 Jul 2010 15:30:10 -0500 http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/477/26/USAID_Helps_Mat_District_Court_Improve_Access_to_Information.htm http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/477/26/USAID_Helps_Mat_District_Court_Improve_Access_to_Information.htm Albania Today, the Public Information Office in the Mat District Court was officially opened with a public ceremony attended by USAID Mission Director, Joseph C. Williams and Chief Judge, Artan Cupi. Tue, 13 Jul 2010 14:17:26 -0500 http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/477/26/Gjykata_e_Rrethit_Gjyqesor_Mat__permireson_aksesin_e_informacionit_.htm http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/477/26/Gjykata_e_Rrethit_Gjyqesor_Mat__permireson_aksesin_e_informacionit_.htm Shqipëri Sot, Zyra për Informimin e Publikut në Gjykatën e Rrethit Gjyqësor Mat u hap zyrtarisht me një ceremoni publike në të cilën morën pjesë Drejtori i Misionit të USAID-it për Shqipërinë, Xhozef C. Uilliams (Joseph C. Williams) dhe Kryetari i Gjykatës, Artan Cupi. Tue, 13 Jul 2010 15:43:44 -0500 http://armenia.usaid.gov/en/news-events/298 http://armenia.usaid.gov/en/news-events/298 Armenia In an effort to improve the quality of health care at the community and district levels, USAID and World Vision have launched a new two-year Global Development Alliance project, “Health for Families” as part of USAID's ongoing assistance to Armenia's health care sector. Wed, 07 July 2010 15:48:42 -0500 http://sa.usaid.gov/south_africa/content/success-usaid-project-attracts-women-and-children%E2%80%99s-rights-activist http://sa.usaid.gov/south_africa/content/success-usaid-project-attracts-women-and-children%E2%80%99s-rights-activist South Africa USAID hosted Jimmie Briggs, a journalist, author, and activist, on a visit to a Thuthuzela Care Center (TCC) in Tembisa, South Africa. Tue, 06 Jul 2010 09:27:01 -0500 http://georgia.usaid.gov/index.php http://georgia.usaid.gov/index.php Georgia U.S. Ambassador to Georgia John R. Bass will participate in the official closing of the U.S. Agency for International Development's (USAID) National Integration and Tolerance in Georgia Program (NITG). Thu, 01 Jul 2010 09:27:01 -0500 http://armenia.usaid.gov/en/news-events/293 http://armenia.usaid.gov/en/news-events/293 Armenia The Financial Sector Stability Pilots (FSSP) activity, implemented by the USAID-funded FS Share project, has completed a pilot program, aimed at increasing small and medium enterprise (SME) lending and access to finance to help mitigate the effects of the financial crisis in Armenia. Wed, 30 Jun 2010 14:16:44 -0500 http://armenia.usaid.gov/en/news-events/292 http://armenia.usaid.gov/en/news-events/292 Armenia An international conference on the topic of “Prevention of the Retinopathy of Prematurity in Armenia,” organized by the Armenian EyeCare Project (AECP) incollaboration with the RA Ministry of Health and USAID, was held on June 28-29 in Yerevan. RADeputy Minister of Health Tatul Hakobyan, the Chairman of the RA National Assembly's Standing Committee on Health Care, Maternity and Childhood Ara Babloyan, the Acting Deputy Chief of the U.S. Embassy in Armenia John Maher and AECP President Dr. Roger Ohanesian opened the conference, which launched the main stage of AECP's Screening, Diagnostics, and Treatment Program of Retinopathy of Prematurity(ROP) in Armenia, to be implemented in several Neonatal Intensive Care Units (NICUs) in Yerevan. Wed, 30 Jun 2010 14:16:44 -0500 http://georgia.usaid.gov/index.php http://georgia.usaid.gov/index.php Georgia U.S. Ambassador to Georgia John R. Bass will participate in the launch of the U.S. Agency for International Development's (USAID) Parliamentary Strengthening Program. Wed, 30 Jun 2010 09:27:01 -0500 http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/470/26/USAID,_Improving_Courts_Key_to_Tackling_Corruption.htm http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/470/26/USAID,_Improving_Courts_Key_to_Tackling_Corruption.htm Albania Today, USAID's Rule of Law Program presented the performance and results of its three year, $5.1 million program to improve performance and accountability of ten pilot courts in Albania as well as strengthening oversight institutions like the High Inspectorate for Declarations and Audit of Assets (HIDAA). Fri, 25 Jun 2010 14:16:44 -0500 http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/469/26/USAID_Helps_Businesses_Learn_About_New_Financing_Tools.htm http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/469/26/USAID_Helps_Businesses_Learn_About_New_Financing_Tools.htm Albania Entrepreneurs and representatives of five banking and non-banking institutions met today in Tirana to share information on financial resources available for businesses to invest in new technologies and expand their operations. Fri, 25 Jun 2010 14:16:44 -0500 http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/468/26/National_Conference_on_Family_Planning_in_Albania.htm http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/468/26/National_Conference_on_Family_Planning_in_Albania.htm Albania Today, USAID organized a national conference on family planning in Durres which brought together more than 150 national stakeholders—representing the government, policymakers, providers, international agencies and donors—to promote and increase collaboration to enhance family planning services throughout Albania. Fri, 25 Jun 2010 14:16:44 -0500 http://serbia.usaid.gov/code/navigate.php?Id=784 http://serbia.usaid.gov/code/navigate.php?Id=784 Serbia The National Alliance for Local Economic Development (NALED), with USAID support, designated five additional Serbian municipalities/cities as business friendly. Fri, 25 Jun 2010 09:27:01 -0500 http://ukraine.usaid.gov/news_full.shtml?p=556 http://ukraine.usaid.gov/news_full.shtml?p=556 Ukraine The Honorable Melanne Verveer, U.S. Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women's Issues, visited new mothers who experienced successful deliveries at a maternity hospital and met victims of human trafficking helped by U.S. Government assistance during a visit to Kyiv, Ukraine on June 19 and 20, 2010. Fri, 25 Jun 2010 09:27:01 -0500 http://armenia.usaid.gov/en/news-events/284 http://armenia.usaid.gov/en/news-events/284 Armenia At an official ceremony held in Yerevan on June 15, 2010, the Chairman of the Public Services Regulatory Commission of Armenia (PSRC) Robert Nazaryan, the Chairman of the Iowa Utilities Board (IUB, USA) Robert Berntsen, and Manager of International Programs at the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners (NARUC, USA) Chris Mahon signed a Memorandum of Understanding, marking the beginning of a new partnership whereby the IUB will work with the PSRC in developing its institutional and decision-making capacities in market-based regulatory processes. Tue, 15 Jun 2010 14:16:44 -0500 http://armenia.usaid.gov/en/news-events/285 http://armenia.usaid.gov/en/news-events/285 Armenia On June 10, 2010, the USAID-funded Small Scale Infrastructure Program (SSIP), implemented by Cooperative Housing Foundation International (CHF) and Shen NGO, marked the completion of the Aygedzor Community Reception Hall in Tavush province. Thu, 15 Jun 2010 14:16:44 -0500 http://serbia.usaid.gov/code/navigate.php?Id=782 http://serbia.usaid.gov/code/navigate.php?Id=782 Serbia The Foundation for the Advancement of Economics (FREN) and USAID presented the 20th issue of the Quarterly Monitor of Economic Trends and Policies in Serbia covering the first Quarter of 2010, at the Economics Faculty. Mon, 14 Jun 2010 09:27:01 -0500 http://armenia.usaid.gov/en/news-events/281 http://armenia.usaid.gov/en/news-events/281 Armenia At an official ceremony on June 2, 2010, the USAID/Armenia Mission Director Jatinder Cheema handed over the Armenian translation of the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) to the Ministry of Finance of Armenia. Wed, 02 Jun 2010 11:46:08 -0500 http://armenia.usaid.gov/en/news-events/280 http://armenia.usaid.gov/en/news-events/280 Armenia In observation of International Child Protection Day, celebrated worldwide each June 1, USAID's Maternal and Child Health Improvement Project (NOVA 2) marked the opening of the new School of Motherhood (SOM) at the Hrazdan Medical Center in Kotayk. Tue, 01 Jun 2010 11:46:08 -0500 http://armenia.usaid.gov/en/news-events/279 http://armenia.usaid.gov/en/news-events/279 Armenia Since 1987, May 31st is observed around the world as the World No Tobacco Day, drawing global attention to the widespread prevalence of tobacco use and need for effective policies to reduce consumption. Mon, 31 May 2010 11:46:08 -0500 http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/467/26/USAID_fosters_regional_trade_by_bringing_together_Albanian_firms_and_potential_Business_Partners_from_neighboring_countries.htm http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/467/26/USAID_fosters_regional_trade_by_bringing_together_Albanian_firms_and_potential_Business_Partners_from_neighboring_countries.htm Albania The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), through its implementing agencies and contractors, co-sponsored the 4th Regional CEED Conference and B2B Meetings with Albanian Businesses held this week in Tirana. Sat, 22 May 2010 11:46:08 -0500 http://russia.usaid.gov/documents/2069/EMERCOM%20press%20release_EMERCOM_version_eng.pdf http://russia.usaid.gov/documents/2069/EMERCOM%20press%20release_EMERCOM_version_eng.pdf Russia The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Ministry for Affairs of Civil Defense, Emergencies and Disaster Relief (EMERCOM) co-organized a seminar in Moscow on “Advanced Practices in Food and Humanitarian Aid: Complex Emergency Response.” Tue, 18 May 2010 11:29:46 -0500 http://serbia.usaid.gov/code/navigate.php?Id=776 http://serbia.usaid.gov/code/navigate.php?Id=776 Serbia The Speaker of the National Assembly, Prof.dr Slavica Djukić Dejanović and the Acting Deputy Chief of Mission of the U.S. Embassy in Belgrade, Michael Harvey officially opened the Assembly's annual Internship Program with an event in the National Assembly building on May 11, 2010. Wed, 12 May 2010 11:35:06 -0500 http://serbia.usaid.gov/code/navigate.php?Id=774 http://serbia.usaid.gov/code/navigate.php?Id=774 Serbia At the “Jovan Ducic” school in Belgrade, on May 5th, U.S. Ambassador to Serbia Mary Warlick joined Deputy Prime Minister/Minister of the Interior Ivica Dacic and the Minister of Education Dr. Zarko Obradovic to officially mark the beginning of emergency safety training in Serbia's elementary and primary schools. Fri, 07 May 2010 11:35:06 -0500 http://georgia.usaid.gov/index.php?m=28 http://georgia.usaid.gov/index.php?m=28 Georgia The U.S. Government is proud to support the first-ever televised debates for candidates competing in the May 30th Tbilisi mayoral elections. Fri, 07 May 2010 10:09:38 -0500 http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/464/26/Research_and_Extension_Services_Important_for_Competitiveness_of_Albanian_Agriculture.htm http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/464/26/Research_and_Extension_Services_Important_for_Competitiveness_of_Albanian_Agriculture.htm Albania Specialists from the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Consumer Protection's agriculture technology transfer centers (TTCs), researchers from the Agriculture University of Tirana, productivity specialists from USAID's Albanian Agriculture Competitive Project and representatives of private farmers/producers associations met today in Fushe Kruja to discuss ways of helping Albanian products and farmers to become more competitive. Wed, 05 May 2010 10:09:38 -0500 http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/465/26/Corruption_in_Albania:_2010_Survey.htm http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/465/26/Corruption_in_Albania:_2010_Survey.htm Albania Today, USAID released its sixth annual public opinion survey. The survey - conducted by IDRA with the support of USAID - tracks the perceptions of ordinary citizens, public officials, and judges regarding corruption in Albania, as well as their experience with corruption. Wed, 05 May 2010 10:09:38 -0500 http://armenia.usaid.gov/en/news-events/275 http://armenia.usaid.gov/en/news-events/275 Armenia "Freedom of Press: the Right to Know" is the theme of the exhibition that opened in Yerevan on May 3 to mark the World Press Freedom Day. Mon, 03 May 2010 10:09:38 -0500 http://georgia.usaid.gov/index.php?m=28 http://georgia.usaid.gov/index.php?m=28 Georgia U.S. Ambassador to Georgia John R. Bass will join Minister of Agriculture Bakur Kvezereli, Minister of Refugees and Accommodation Koba Subeliani, and representatives from Pioneer Hi-Bred to mark the donation and delivery of corn seed (valued at $68,000) to CNFA. Thu, 29 Apr 2010 10:09:38 -0500 http://georgia.usaid.gov/index.php?m=28 http://georgia.usaid.gov/index.php?m=28 Georgia The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) will sign a $5 million portable loan guarantee agreement with Bank Constanta, a Georgian microfinance institution. Thu, 29 Apr 2010 10:09:38 -0500 http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/462/26/Albania%E2%80%99s_Business_Centers_Become_Model_for_the_Balkans.htm http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/462/26/Albania%E2%80%99s_Business_Centers_Become_Model_for_the_Balkans.htm Albania Today, the Directors of National Licensing Center - NLC and the National Registration Center - NRC, Eneida Guria and Tomi Kola, provided a tour of the one-stop-shop business centers for Montenegrin government officials visiting Albania this week. Wed, 28 Apr 2010 15:16:30 -0500 http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/457/26/Campaign_Hopes_to_Bring_%E2%80%9Ca_Happy_Life%E2%80%9D_to_Albanians_.htm http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/457/26/Campaign_Hopes_to_Bring_%E2%80%9Ca_Happy_Life%E2%80%9D_to_Albanians_.htm Albania USAID's family planning program launched today its second mass-media campaign aimed at increasing the use of modern contraceptives in Albania to prevent unplanned pregnancies. Tue, 27 Apr 2010 15:16:30 -0500 http://belarus.usaid.gov/news_full.shtml?p=422 http://belarus.usaid.gov/news_full.shtml?p=422 Belarus Twenty-three participants took part in a round-table discussion focused on the results and accomplishments of the USAID project Prevention of Trafficking in Persons in Belarus on April 23, 2010 in Kameniuki, a western border area of Belarus. Mon, 26 Apr 2010 10:27:29 -0500 http://georgia.usaid.gov/index.php?m=28 http://georgia.usaid.gov/index.php?m=28 Georgia The Icelandic volcano which disrupted business across Europe couldn't stop Junior Achievement national competition winners from converging on Belgrade last week to take part in the 2010 Innovation Expo. Mon, 26 Apr 2010 15:16:30 -0500 http://georgia.usaid.gov/index.php?m=28 http://georgia.usaid.gov/index.php?m=28 Georgia The U.S. Government is sponsoring a series of youth political debates as part of joint program with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the International Republic Institute (IRI). Fri, 23 Apr 2010 14:58:06 -0500 http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/456/26/Earth_Day_Initiative_Kicks_Off_a_New_Approach_to_Keeping_Fier_Clean_and_Beautiful.htm http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/456/26/Earth_Day_Initiative_Kicks_Off_a_New_Approach_to_Keeping_Fier_Clean_and_Beautiful.htm Albania Under the slogan "Give a Hand for a Clean City" and in recognition of the International Earth Day celebration, today, dozens of citizens, civil society organizations, businesses, and students took part in the first citywide clean-up in Fier. Thu, 22 Apr 2010 14:41:51 -0500 http://ukraine.usaid.gov/news_full.shtml?p=554 http://ukraine.usaid.gov/news_full.shtml?p=554 Ukraine U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine John F. Tefft addressed leading policymakers and Ukrainian and international experts at the closing of the Courts and Society Summit: Working Together to Promote Public Trust and Confidence, conducted by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Ukraine Rule of Law Project. Thu, 22 Apr 2010 14:58:06 -0500 http://georgia.usaid.gov/index.php?m=28 http://georgia.usaid.gov/index.php?m=28 Georgia The U.S. Government will celebrate the 40th annual Earth Day with a special green campaign for Georgian students. Thu, 22 Apr 2010 14:58:06 -0500 http://georgia.usaid.gov/index.php?m=28 http://georgia.usaid.gov/index.php?m=28 Georgia U.S. Ambassador to Georgia John R. Bass is proud to announce the U.S. Government's support for 18 local NGOs to support civil society and media participation in the upcoming May 30 local elections. Wed, 21 Apr 2010 14:58:06 -0500 http://serbia.usaid.gov/code/navigate.php?Id=768 http://serbia.usaid.gov/code/navigate.php?Id=768 Georgia The U.S. Government is sponsoring a series of youth political debates as part of joint program with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the International Republic Institute (IRI). Fri, 16 Apr 2010 15:16:30 -0500 http://russia.usaid.gov/documents/1987/MissionForecast_April15_2010.pdf http://russia.usaid.gov/documents/1987/MissionForecast_April15_2010.pdf Russia USAID mission business forecast competitive for financial year 2010. Thu, 15 Apr 2010 10:09:38 -0500 http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/455/26/ACIT_Releases_Annual_Trade_Report_for_2009.htm http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/455/26/ACIT_Releases_Annual_Trade_Report_for_2009.htm Albania “Although Albania's trade deficit did not increase last year, the decrease in the overall exports from Albania underlines the urgent need to improve the competitiveness of Albanian products in domestic and foreign markets,” said USAID/Albania Mission Director, Joseph C. Williams, at an economic policy roundtable held today in Tirana. Thu, 15 Apr 2010 14:24:41 -0500 http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/453/26/International_Experts_Train_GDT_Investigators,_Voluntary_Compliance_of_Taxpayers_Important.htm http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/453/26/International_Experts_Train_GDT_Investigators,_Voluntary_Compliance_of_Taxpayers_Important.htm Albania Tax inspectors from the General Directorate of Taxation - GDT, prosecutors and representatives of the Financial Investigation Unit are undergoing a week-long training course on financial investigative techniques for detecting criminal tax evasion. Tue, 13 Apr 2010 12:53:08 -0500 http://serbia.usaid.gov/code/navigate.php?Id=755 http://serbia.usaid.gov/code/navigate.php?Id=755 Serbia On March 15, 2010, USAID, with the support of the Ministry of Youth and Sport, signed Memoranda of Understanding with representatives of 38 municipalities for support to Youth Offices in these communities. Tue, 13 Apr 2010 12:53:08 -0500 http://serbia.usaid.gov/code/navigate.php?Id=762 http://serbia.usaid.gov/code/navigate.php?Id=762 Serbia On April 12, 2010, at the National Bank of Serbia, the Foundation for the Advancement of Economics - FREN and the U.S. Agency for International Development - USAID presented their joint tax reform publication titled Tax policy in Serbia - looking forward, which highlights major reform priorities for Serbia in the area of tax policy in the medium term and contains the results and conclusions of a multi-year policy research conducted by FREN and USAID experts. Mon, 12 Apr 2010 12:53:08 -0500 http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/452/26/USAID_Supports_International_Health_Conference_in_Albania.htm http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/452/26/USAID_Supports_International_Health_Conference_in_Albania.htm Albania The Albanian Pediatrics Association, in collaboration with the J Project and with the support of USAID, held today the annual Conference on Primary Immunodeficiency Diseases. Fri, 09 Apr 2010 12:53:08 -0500 http://ukraine.usaid.gov/news_full.shtml?p=553 http://ukraine.usaid.gov/news_full.shtml?p=553 Ukraine U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine John F. Tefft addressed national and local government officials, the donor community, and representatives of international and Ukrainian private, non-governmental and charity organizations at the Final Conference of the U.S. Agency for International Development - USAID Families for Children Program. Thu, 08 Apr 2010 12:53:08 -0500 http://armenia.usaid.gov/en/news-events/267 http://armenia.usaid.gov/en/news-events/267 Armenia British Ambassador to Armenia Charles Lonsdale and USAID/Armenia Mission Director Jatinder Cheema joined the head of the National Democratic Institute (NDI) Yerevan Office Gegham Sargsyan in awarding certificates of completion to some 70 graduates of NDI's one-year Leadership Training. Tue, 06 Apr 2010 14:22:47 -0500 http://russia.usaid.gov/publications/news/20100406/ImportanceofBlogging/ http://russia.usaid.gov/publications/news/20100406/ImportanceofBlogging/ Russia USAID's International Media Partnerships Program - IMPP joined with LiveJournal and Frontline in Russia to conduct a workshop on "Blogging and Journalism" at Moscow State University. Tue, 06 Apr 2010 12:53:08 -0500 http://russia.usaid.gov/publications/news/20100406/NewNGOCoalitionAsksMedvedev/ http://russia.usaid.gov/publications/news/20100406/NewNGOCoalitionAsksMedvedev/ Russia After a national conference in Novosibirsk on March 25 that focused on the future sustainability of NGOs in Russia's regions, 16 NGOs from across Russia formed a new national coalition called Regions. Tue, 06 Apr 2010 12:53:08 -0500 http://russia.usaid.gov/publications/news/20100402/CurriculumForeignMedicalStudents/ http://russia.usaid.gov/publications/news/20100402/CurriculumForeignMedicalStudents/ Russia On April 1-2, a new curriculum on HIV infection, the first to be designed specifically for international students, was introduced to representatives of Russian medical schools at a seminar at the Sechenov Moscow Medical Academy. Thu, 01 Apr 2010 12:53:08 -0500 http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/450/26/Better_Tax_Payer_Services_for_Citizens,_Businesses_in_Korce_and_Pogradec_.htm http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/450/26/Better_Tax_Payer_Services_for_Citizens,_Businesses_in_Korce_and_Pogradec_.htm Albania USAID Mission Director, Joseph C. Williams, and the Mayor of Korce, Niko Peleshi, launched today a new computerized tax systems in Korca. The day before, Joseph Williams launched the same system in Pogradec with the Mayor, Artan Shkembi. Wed, 31 Mar 2010 13:30:59 -0500 http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/451/26/2nd_Commercial_Loan_Signed_with_an_Albanian_Local_Government.htm http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/451/26/2nd_Commercial_Loan_Signed_with_an_Albanian_Local_Government.htm Albania In a signing ceremony attended by the Mayor of Korca, Niko Peleshi; USAID Mission Director, Joseph Williams, and the Regional Director of ProCredit Bank, Ada Përmeti, the City of Korca signed the second commercial loan to a local government unit in Albania. Wed, 31 Mar 2010 13:30:59 -0500 http://moldova.usaid.gov/news_full.shtml?p=552 http://moldova.usaid.gov/news_full.shtml?p=552 Moldova The accomplishments of the Cisco Networking Academy Program in Moldova were celebrated at a national conference, "Cisco Networking Academy Program – a Successful Model for Educating ICT Skills," held on February 11 in Chisinau. Wed, 31 Mar 2010 10:09:39 -0500 http://russia.usaid.gov/publications/news/20100531/PartnershipGorbachevFoundation/ http://russia.usaid.gov/publications/news/20100531/PartnershipGorbachevFoundation/ Russia On March 11, USAID/Russia and the International Foundation for Socio-Economic and Political Studies (The Gorbachev Foundation) signed a three-year Memorandum of Cooperation for joint activities to focus attention on and support efforts to address the needs of vulnerable children and families. Wed, 31 Mar 2010 14:12:41 -0500 http://armenia.usaid.gov/en/news-events/262 http://armenia.usaid.gov/en/news-events/262 Armenia A tripartite agreement establishing an academic partnership between Yerevan State Medical University - YSMU and the University of Southern California - USC was signed between the two universities and the USAID-funded Competitive Armenian Private Sector - CAPS Project on March 29, 2009. Mon, 29 Mar 2010 12:53:08 -0500 http://armenia.usaid.gov/en/news-events/263 http://armenia.usaid.gov/en/news-events/263 Armenia On March 27, 2010, ten computer specialists completed a six-day Web Design and Management training course offered by the USAID-funded Competitive Armenian Private Sector - CAPS Project and the Armenian Round Table Foundation - ART. Wed, 27 Mar 2010 12:53:08 -0500 http://russia.usaid.gov/publications/news/20100326/PartnershipBilingualWebsite/ http://russia.usaid.gov/publications/news/20100326/PartnershipBilingualWebsite/ Russia The Russian Union of Journalists and Columbia University have collaboratively developed a new bilingual web site, Dialogue of Trust, designed to promote a free flow of information among journalists, academics, NGO leaders, and other professionals in the U.S. and Russia who share a belief that mutual understanding between our two countries remains fundamental to stability in our globalizing world. Fri, 26 Mar 2010 14:12:41 -0500 http://russia.usaid.gov/publications/news/20100326/ODAIntensiveSeminar/ http://russia.usaid.gov/publications/news/20100326/ODAIntensiveSeminar/ Russia On March 22-26, the USAID/Regional Services Center Budapest conducted a seminar on Delivery of Official Development Assistance (ODA) for the Government of Russia. Fri, 26 Mar 2010 14:12:41 -0500 http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/447/26/USAID_Promotes_Familiarization_Tours_to_Albania_at_ITB_Berlin_2010.htm http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/447/26/USAID_Promotes_Familiarization_Tours_to_Albania_at_ITB_Berlin_2010.htm Albania Last week, USAID's Competitive Enterprise Development program, in partnership with the National Tourism Agency and the Albanian Tourism Association, participated in the world's leading travel trade fair ITB Berlin 2010 held in Germany. Thu, 25 Mar 2010 13:43:23 -0500 http://armenia.usaid.gov/en/news-events/266 http://armenia.usaid.gov/en/news-events/266 Armenia Eurasia Partnership Foundation - EPF and the Istanbul-based Global Political Trends Center - GPoT and with funding from USAID, held Armenia-Turkey policy discussions at the Armenia Marriott Hotel in Yerevan on March 25-26, 2010. Thu, 25 Mar 2010 12:53:08 -0500 http://russia.usaid.gov/publications/news/20100324/WorldTBDay/ http://russia.usaid.gov/publications/news/20100324/WorldTBDay/ Russia USAID joined together with the Russian Ministry of Health and Social Development (MOHSD), World Health Organization, International Federation of the Red Cross Red Cross, Russian Red Cross, and Russian Federal TB Institutes to commemorate World TB Day. Wed, 24 Mar 2010 14:12:41 -0500 http://armenia.usaid.gov/en/news-events/265 http://armenia.usaid.gov/en/news-events/265 Armenia The USAID Mobilizing Action Against Corruption - MAAC Activity, in collaboration with the RA Ministry of Economy and the USAID Competitive Armenian Private Sector - CAPS Project, held a forum on March 24, 2010 dedicated to the role of the private sector in fighting corruption and entitled Towards Stronger Corporate Integrity. Wed, 24 Mar 2010 12:53:08 -0500 http://armenia.usaid.gov/en/news-events/264 http://armenia.usaid.gov/en/news-events/264 Armenia On March 23, 2010, the USAID Building and Rehabilitating Infrastructure for Development and Growth in Employment - BRIDGE Program marked the completion of its five year activities in Armenia by highlighting the program's successes and the importance of public works in fostering Armenia's labor market. Tue, 23 Mar 2010 12:53:08 -0500 http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/446/26/Shkodra_Opens_Tourism_Information_Office.htm http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/446/26/Shkodra_Opens_Tourism_Information_Office.htm Albania The Municipality of Shkodra opened today a new Tourist Information Office, as part of the city's ongoing tourism promotion efforts. The office will offer free of charge, high-quality professional tourism information services to tourists and visitors. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:46:09 -0500 http://armenia.usaid.gov/en/news-events/261 http://armenia.usaid.gov/en/news-events/261 Armenia Building on the accomplishments of the five-year Project NOVA - Innovations in Reproductive Health, USAID has launched a one-year follow-on activity to continue the Mission's efforts targeted at improving maternal and child health in Armenia. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:53:08 -0500 http://armenia.usaid.gov/en/news-events/260 http://armenia.usaid.gov/en/news-events/260 Armenia The Yerevan in Five Days civic education program launched on March 15 in the Armenian capital under the USAID Youth and Community Action Program - YCAP. Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:53:08 -0500 http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/446/26/Hapet_Zyra_e_Informacionit_Turistik_ne_Shkoder.htm http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/446/26/Hapet_Zyra_e_Informacionit_Turistik_ne_Shkoder.htm Albania Bashkia e Shkodrës hapi sot Zyrën e Informacionit Turistik, në vijim të përpjekjeve të saj të vazhdueshme për promovimin e turizmit . Kjo zyrë do të ofrojë për turistë dhe vizitorët shërbime informacioni turistik profesional pa pagesë dhe të cilësisë së lartë. Fri, 19 March 2010 12:07:58 -0500 http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/445/26/USAID_Donates_Vegetable_Seedlings_to_Shkodra_Flood_Victims_.htm http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/445/26/USAID_Donates_Vegetable_Seedlings_to_Shkodra_Flood_Victims_.htm Albania Today, USAID donated over 80,000 tomato, pepper and cucumber seedlings to 52 greenhouse farmers who lost their crops during the floods that occurred in December and January in northern Albania. The seedlings will supply an important source of income for farmers during the spring months. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 13:46:09 -0500 http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/445/26/USAID_Dhuron_Filiza_Perimesh_Viktimave_te_Permbytjes_ne_Shkoder.htm http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/445/26/USAID_Dhuron_Filiza_Perimesh_Viktimave_te_Permbytjes_ne_Shkoder.htm Albania Sot, USAID dhuroi 80,000 filiza domatesh, speci dhe kastraveci 52 fermerëve serash që humbën prodhimet e tyre gjatë përmbytjeve që ndodhën në veri të Shqipërisë gjatë muajit Dhjetorit dhe Janar. Wed, 17 March 2010 12:07:58 -0500 http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/443/26/DHS_Provides_Information_on_the_Health_and_Demographic_Status_of_Albanians.htm http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/443/26/DHS_Provides_Information_on_the_Health_and_Demographic_Status_of_Albanians.htm Albania The Ministry of Health and the National Institute of Statistics (INSTAT) released today the results of the first ever 2008-09 Albanian Demographic and Health Survey (ADHS). Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:50:09 -0500 http://serbia.usaid.gov/code/navigate.php?Id=755 http://serbia.usaid.gov/code/navigate.php?Id=755 Serbia On March 15, 2010, USAID, with the support of the Ministry of Youth and Sport, signed Memoranda of Understanding with representatives of 38 municipalities for support to Youth Offices in these communities. Mon, 15 Mar 2010 12:07:58 -0500 http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/442/26/USAID,_Pastrimi_i_Mjedisit_me_Mbeshtetjen_e_Komunitetit.htm http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/442/26/USAID,_Pastrimi_i_Mjedisit_me_Mbeshtetjen_e_Komunitetit.htm Albania Dhjetëra qytetarë, organizata të shoqërisë civile, biznese dhe studentë u bashkuan me Bashkinë e Gramshit dhe USAID-in në një përpjekje mbarëqytetëse pastrimi për të nisur një plan veprimi të ri për përmirësimin e shërbimeve. Mon, 15 March 2010 12:07:58 -0500 http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/443/26/DHS_jep_informacion_mbi_shendetin_dhe_situaten_demografike_shqiptare_.htm http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/443/26/DHS_jep_informacion_mbi_shendetin_dhe_situaten_demografike_shqiptare_.htm Albania Ministria e Shëndetësisë dhe Instituti Kombëtar i Statistikave (INSTAT) shpallin rezultatet e studimit të parë Demografik dhe Shëndetësor të realizuar në Shqipëri 2008-09 (ADHS). Mon, 15 March 2010 12:07:58 -0500 http://serbia.usaid.gov/code/navigate.php?Id=757 http://serbia.usaid.gov/code/navigate.php?Id=757 Serbia USAID and the Institute for Sustainable Communities (ISC) recently signed grant agreements with civil society organizations (CSOs) in Serbia for the implementation of advocacy projects which will take concrete steps to bring about changes in government accountability and transparency; social and economic rights; and environmental protection. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 14:12:41 -0500 http://ukraine.usaid.gov/news_full.shtml?p=552 http://ukraine.usaid.gov/news_full.shtml?p=552 Ukraine U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine John F. Tefft will visit maternity facilities, interact with new mothers and babies and meet with leading obstetricians at Simferopol Maternity No. 2 on Friday, March 12 at 9:30 a.m. during a visit to the Autonomous Republic of Crimea. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 12:53:08 -0500 http://serbia.usaid.gov/code/navigate.php?Id=758 http://serbia.usaid.gov/code/navigate.php?Id=758 Serbia It took two years to secure the funding during the economic downturn, but Ralph Fiennes is finally starting to film his adaptation of Shakespeare in Serbia this week. Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:12:41 -0500 http://serbia.usaid.gov/code/navigate.php?Id=750 http://serbia.usaid.gov/code/navigate.php?Id=750 Serbia During a press conference organized by USAID's Agribusiness project at the Media Center in Belgrade, on February 26, 2010, the representatives of the two Serbian agribusiness associations which participated at the International fairs “Fruit Logistica” in Berlin and “BioFach” in Nuremberg, “Fruits of Serbia” and “Serbia Organica”, presented the exceptional results Serbian companies achieved in presenting Serbian products to foreign buyers and in positioning their products on international markets. Fri, 26 Feb 2010 16:26:42 -0500 http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/437/26/Sistemi_i_Ri_i_Taksave_ne_Fier_Permireson_Sherbimet_Publike.htm http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/437/26/Sistemi_i_Ri_i_Taksave_ne_Fier_Permireson_Sherbimet_Publike.htm Shqipëri Kryetari i Bashkisë së Fierit, Zoti. Baftjar Zaqaj, dhe Oficeri i USAID, Stephen Herbaly, përuruan sot një sistem të ri të kompjuterizuar të taksave vendore. Sistemi i programit u zhvillua nëpërmjet Programit të USAID-it për Qeverisjen Vendore në Shqipëri (LGPA). Tue, 23 Shkurt 2010 10:59:34 -0500 http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/434/26/USAID_Prezanton_Quality_Mark_%E2%80%93_Standartet_Nderkombetare_te_Cilesise_per_Industrine_e_Turizmit.htm http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/434/26/USAID_Prezanton_Quality_Mark_%E2%80%93_Standartet_Nderkombetare_te_Cilesise_per_Industrine_e_Turizmit.htm Shqipëri Agjensia e Shteteve të Bashkura për Zhvillim Ndërkombëtar (USAID) njoftoi sot se do të mbështesë krijimin e një sistemi vlerësues për njësitë akomoduese në Shqipëri. Ky njoftim u bë gjatë Konferencës së Dytë Vjetore të Shoqatës së Turizmit të Shqipërisë (ATA), e cila u zhvillua sot në Tiranë. Projekti i USAID Rritje Albania/Competitive Enterprise Development do të ofrojë mbështetje financiare dhe teknike për ATA-n, e cila do të jetë partneri kyç i implementimit të kësaj inciative të re të krijuar për të rritur konkurrueshmërinë e sektorit të turizmit shqiptar. Thu, 18 Shkurt 2010 10:59:34 -0500 http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/433/26/Ambasada_Amerikane_ne_Tirane_i_uron_mireseardhjen_Drejtorit_te_Misionit_te_USAID.htm http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/433/26/Ambasada_Amerikane_ne_Tirane_i_uron_mireseardhjen_Drejtorit_te_Misionit_te_USAID.htm Shqipëri Të mërkurën, Ambasadori I Shteteve të Bashkuara John L. Withers, organizoi një pritje në rezidencën e Tij, për të prezantuar Drejtorin e ri të Agjensisë Amerikane për Zhvillim Ndërkombëtar në Shqipëri, Zotin. Joseph C. Williams. Në pritje morën pjesë zoti Genc Pollo (Ministër I Shtetit për Reformat dhe Marrëdhëniet me Kuvendin) si dhe zyrtarë të tjerë të kabinetit. Wed, 17 Shkurt 2010 10:59:34 -0500 http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/433/26/U.S._Embassy_Tirana_Welcomes_New_USAID_Mission_Director.htm http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/433/26/U.S._Embassy_Tirana_Welcomes_New_USAID_Mission_Director.htm Albania On Wednesday, U.S. Ambassador John L. Withers, II hosted a reception at his Residence to introduce the new Mission Director for the U.S. Agency for International Development program in Albania, Mr. Joseph C. Williams. Ted, 17 Feb 2010 16:49:26 -0500 http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/432/26/USAID_Mbeshtet_Bashkepunimin_ndermjet_ILDPK_dhe_Komisionerit_te_Mbrojtjes_se_te_dhenave_Personale.htm http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/432/26/USAID_Mbeshtet_Bashkepunimin_ndermjet_ILDPK_dhe_Komisionerit_te_Mbrojtjes_se_te_dhenave_Personale.htm Shqipëri Sot, Drejtori I Inspektoriatit të Lartë të Deklarimit dhe Kontrollit të Pasurive (ILDKP), Adriatik Llalla, dhe Komisioneri për Mbrojtjen e të Dhënave Personale, Zonja. Flora Çabej, nënshkruan një Marrëveshje Bashkëpunimi për të vendosur në mënyrë zyrtare mënyrat e bashkëpunimit midis këtyre dy institucioneve në të ardhmen. Fri, 5 Feb 2010 12:32:09 -0500 http://armenia.usaid.gov/en/news-events/254 http://armenia.usaid.gov/en/news-events/254 Armenia At an official ceremony held in the Armenian parliament on February 5, 2010, Speaker of the National Assembly Hovik Abrahamyan and USAID/Armenia Mission Director Jatinder Cheema signed a Memorandum of Understanding, marking the beginning of a new year-long commitment whereby USAID will provide technical assistance to help the Armenian parliament improve its procedural operations, public outreach, the informational, analytical and research capacities of National Assembly deputies and staff. Fri, 5 Feb 2010 14:41:15 -0500 http://armenia.usaid.gov/en/news-events/253 http://armenia.usaid.gov/en/news-events/253 Armenia On February 5, 2010, U.S. Ambassador Marie L. Yovanovitch, Deputy Minister of Health Tatul Hakobyan and the Scientific Advisor of the Arabkir Medical Center, MP Ara Babloyan marked the official handover of the USAID-funded Combined Heath and Power (CHP) equipment to the Arabkir Medical Center in Yerevan. Fri, 5 Feb 2010 14:41:15 -0500 http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/432/26/USAID_Supports_Collaboration_of_HIDAA_and_Commissioner_for_Personal_Data_Protection_.htm http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/432/26/USAID_Supports_Collaboration_of_HIDAA_and_Commissioner_for_Personal_Data_Protection_.htm Albania Today, Inspector General of the High Inspectorate of Declaration and Audit of Assets (HIDAA), Mr. Adriatik Llalla, and the Commissioner for Personal Data Protection, Ms. Flora Çabej signed a Memorandum of Understanding to formally establish ways the two institutions will collaborate in the future. Fri, 05 Feb 2010 16:33:17 -0500 http://armenia.usaid.gov/en/news-events/252 http://armenia.usaid.gov/en/news-events/252 Armenia Dr. David L. Phillips presented the Armenian translation of his book "Unsilencing the Past" on February 4 at Yerevan's Ani Plaza Hotel. The translation was published by the International Center of Human Development and Eurasia Partnership Foundation with support from USAID. Thu, 4 Feb 2010 14:41:15 -0500 http://armenia.usaid.gov/en/news-events/251 http://armenia.usaid.gov/en/news-events/251 Armenia In honoring Dr. Martin Luther King's dedication to serving those in need, U.S. Ambassador to Armenia Marie L. Yovanovitch joined other Mission personnel on January 25 in visiting the USAID-supported Nor Nork Soup Kitchen in Yerevan. Mon, 25 Jan 2010 14:41:15 -0500 http://armenia.usaid.gov/en/news-events/250 http://armenia.usaid.gov/en/news-events/250 Armenia The BRIDGE Public Works Program, implemented by the Cooperative Housing Foundation International (CHF) and funded by USAID, carried out the renovation of the Maralik Vocational School Building during the 2009 program year. Mon, 25 Jan 2010 14:41:15 -0500 http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/431/26/USAID_Opens_New_Agriculture_Information_Office.htm http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/431/26/USAID_Opens_New_Agriculture_Information_Office.htm Albania Today, USAID launched a new initiative to support the development of Albania's agricultural markets. In a ribbon cutting ceremony at Tirana's Wholesale Market, USAID official, Sean Huff, and Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Food and Consumer Protection, Tokli Thomai inaugurated the new Market Information and Trade Facilitation Office. Fri, 22 Jan 2010 09:40:19 -0500 http://moldova.usaid.gov/press_full.shtml?p=550 http://moldova.usaid.gov/press_full.shtml?p=550 Moldova Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Chief Executive Officer Daniel Yohannes and Moldovan Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs and European Integration, Iurie Leancr, today signed a five-year economic development agreement granting $262 million to Moldova for investment projects in irrigation infrastructure, high-value agricultural production, and road rehabilitation. Fri, 22 Jan 2010 09:40:19 -0500 http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/430/26/USAID_Assists_Albanians_Displaced_from_Severe_Flooding_in_Northern_Albania.htm http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/430/26/USAID_Assists_Albanians_Displaced_from_Severe_Flooding_in_Northern_Albania.htm Albania In response to the emergency situation created by flooding in northern Albania, the United States Embassy announced today a donation of $50,000 in emergency assistance to flood victims. Wed, 13 Jan 2010 14:06:46 -0500 http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/430/26/USAID_ndihmon_shqiptaret_e_zhvendosur_nga_permbytjet_e_medha_ne_veri_te_Shqiperise.htm http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/430/26/USAID_ndihmon_shqiptaret_e_zhvendosur_nga_permbytjet_e_medha_ne_veri_te_Shqiperise.htm Shqipëri Në përgjigje të situatës së emergjencës krijuar në veri të Shqipërisë, Ambasada e Sh.B.A. deklaroi sot se do të dhurojë 50,000 USD si ndihmë emergjence për viktimat e përmbytjes. Wed. 13 Jan 2010 14:20:49 -0500 http://moldova.usaid.gov/press_full.shtml?p=546 http://moldova.usaid.gov/press_full.shtml?p=546 Moldova USAID BIZTAR (Business Regulatory and Tax Administration Reform Project) in partnership with the State Tax Service and the State Enterprise FiscServInform is launching a new service for taxpayers - the Declaratia Rapida software and management system. Wed, 16 Dec 2009 12:58:47 -0500 http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/427/26/Tirana_Court_of_Appeals_improves_Access_to_Information.htm http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/427/26/Tirana_Court_of_Appeals_improves_Access_to_Information.htm Albania Today, the Public Information Office in the Tirana Court of Appeals was officially opened with a public ceremony at the Court. Mon, 07 Dec 2009 13:34:05 -0500 http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/427/26/Gjykata_e_Apelit_Tirane_permireson_aksesin_ne_informacion.htm http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/427/26/Gjykata_e_Apelit_Tirane_permireson_aksesin_ne_informacion.htm Shqipëri Sot, me një ceremoni publike u hap zyrtarisht Zyra për Informimin e Publikut në Gjykatën e Apelit Tiranë. Mon, 07 Dec 2009 13:43:28 -0500 http://moldova.usaid.gov/press_full.shtml?p=542 http://moldova.usaid.gov/press_full.shtml?p=542 Moldova On November 24, 2009, in Chisinau, Promo-LEX will host the roundtable "Human Rights in the Republic of Moldova: Contributing Factors in 2007-2008 and the 2009 Situation." This roundtable is a continuation of the work of the Promo-LEX Association, which provides legal assistance, monitors human rights and carries out strategic litigation and advocacy in the area of human rights. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:19:17 -0500 http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/426/26/Launch_of_the_National_Family_Planning_Protocol:_Improving_Quality_of_Services_and_Access_to_Safe,_Effective_Contraceptives.htm http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/426/26/Launch_of_the_National_Family_Planning_Protocol:_Improving_Quality_of_Services_and_Access_to_Safe,_Effective_Contraceptives.htm Albania Over 200 leading health care providers, deans of the medical and nursing schools, district and regional level health administrators, and representatives of national and international NGOs gathered today for the national launch of the first national standard for provision of clinical family planning services in Albania. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:45:39 -0500 http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/426/26/Prezantimi_i_Protokolli_Komebetar_te_Planifikimit_Familjar.htm http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/426/26/Prezantimi_i_Protokolli_Komebetar_te_Planifikimit_Familjar.htm Shqipëri Mbi 200 drejtues - ofrues shërbimesh shëndetësore, dekanë të fakultetit të mjekësisë dhe të fakulteteve të infermjerisë, administratorë të shëndetësisë në nivel rajoni dhe rrethi, si dhe përfaqësues të OJF-ve kombëtare dhe ndërkombëtare u mblodhën sot për prezantimin e standardit të parë kombëtar për ofrimin e shërbimeve klinike të planifikimit familjar në Shqipëri. Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:58:26 -0500 http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/421/26/Lezhe_Municipality_Launches_Computerized_Tax_System.htm http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/421/26/Lezhe_Municipality_Launches_Computerized_Tax_System.htm Albania The Municipality of Lezhe, with the support of USAID's Local Governance Program in Albania (LGPA) launched today a new computerized municipal tax system. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:51:51 -0500 http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/421/26/Bashkia_e_Lezhes_Nis_Sistemin_e_Kompjuterizuar_te_Taksave.htm http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/421/26/Bashkia_e_Lezhes_Nis_Sistemin_e_Kompjuterizuar_te_Taksave.htm Shqipëri Bashkia e Lezhës, me mbështetjen e Programit të USAID-it për Qeverisjen Vendore në Shqipëri (LGPA) përuroi sot një sistem të ri të kompjuterizuar të taksave vendore. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:07:42 -0500 http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/420/26/U.S._Assistance_Supports_Territorial_Planning_Reform_in_Fier.htm http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/420/26/U.S._Assistance_Supports_Territorial_Planning_Reform_in_Fier.htm Albania The territorial planning and building permitting process took a step toward greater transparency and efficiency in Fier today as Mayor Baftjar Zeqaj and Millennium Challenge Corporation Albania Threshold Program Chief of Party, Mr. Richard Wolfe, signed an agreement, witnessed by USAID and the Ministry of Public Works, Transportation and Telecommunications representatives, to deploy a test version of the Territorial Planning Register in the municipal offices. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 13:53:07 -0500 http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/420/26/Asistence_amerikane_ne_mbeshtetje_te_reformes_per_planifikimin_e_territorit_ne_Fier.htm http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/420/26/Asistence_amerikane_ne_mbeshtetje_te_reformes_per_planifikimin_e_territorit_ne_Fier.htm Shqipëri Sot u hodh një hap përpara në modernizimin dhe rritjen e transparencën në procesin e planifikimit të territorit dhe të dhënies së lejeve të ndërtimit në Fier me nënshkrimin nga Kryetari i Bashkisë Baftjar Zeqaj dhe Drejtori i Programit Prag të Korporatës së Sfidës së Mijëvjeçarit për Shqipërinë II, z. Richard Wolfe (lexo: Riçard Ullf), të një marrëveshjeje për të vënë në zbatim në zyrat bashkiake një version pilot të Regjistrit të Planifikimit të Territorit. Tue, 10 Nov 2009 14:09:28 -0500 http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/410/26/Conference_Highlights_Need_for_Policies,_Program_for_Women_in_Albania.htm http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/410/26/Conference_Highlights_Need_for_Policies,_Program_for_Women_in_Albania.htm Albania Women’s rights activists, local and central government officials, and business women, met today at a national conference in Tirana on “Empowering Women in Albania: A Strategy for Inclusive Development”. Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:39:46 -0500 http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/402/26/Albanian_Health_Community_Celebrates_Achievements_of_USAID_Health_Program.htm http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/402/26/Albanian_Health_Community_Celebrates_Achievements_of_USAID_Health_Program.htm Albania The results of a six-year effort to develop Albania's primary health care system were presented to over 120 experts, practitioners, and government officials from five Albanian regions at a conference held today in Tirana. Wed, 14 Oct 2009 11:37:51 -0500 http://russia.usaid.gov/publications/news/20091009/HealthOct09/ http://russia.usaid.gov/publications/news/20091009/HealthOct09/ Russia On October 5-9, tennis star and YouthAIDS Ambassador Anna Kournikova visited Yekaterinburg, Gatchina, St. Petersburg and Moscow to highlight the importance of healthy lifestyles and HIV prevention among Russian youth. Fri, 09 Oct 2009 11:54:43 -0500 http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/393/26/USAID_Links_Albanian_Businesses_to_Foreign_Investment_Opportunities_in_Tourism.htm http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/393/26/USAID_Links_Albanian_Businesses_to_Foreign_Investment_Opportunities_in_Tourism.htm Albania The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) co-organized and co-sponsored the Conference and Exhibition on Tourism and Real Estate in Albania held this week in Tirana. The event showcased to foreign investors the opportunities for investment in Albania's tourism and real estate industries. Fri, 09 Oct 2009 11:42:17 -0500 http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/392/26/USAID_Promotes_Development_of_Strategy_to_Support_Albania's_Olive_Industry.htm http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/392/26/USAID_Promotes_Development_of_Strategy_to_Support_Albania's_Olive_Industry.htm Albania Today, USAID's Albanian Agriculture Competitiveness Program held a workshop to discuss the strategic priorities for growth in Albania's olive sector. Tue, 06 Oct 2009 11:44:52 -0500 http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/390/26/Preliminary_Results_of_Albania's_First_Demographic_and_Health_Survey_Published.htm http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/390/26/Preliminary_Results_of_Albania's_First_Demographic_and_Health_Survey_Published.htm Albania Today, the Albanian Ministry of Health released the preliminary report of Albania's first Demographic Health Survey. Mon, 05 Oct 2009 11:50:50 -0500 http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/389/26/Free_Citizen_Hotline_Supports_HIDAA's_Fight_Against_Corruption.htm http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/389/26/Free_Citizen_Hotline_Supports_HIDAA's_Fight_Against_Corruption.htm Albania The High Inspectorate of Declaration and Audit of Assets (HIDAA), with the support of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), launched today a television campaign to encourage the public, media and civil society to report cases of hidden assets and real or potential conflicts of interest of elected and public officials. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 11:59:07 -0500 http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/385/26/Business_Deal_Facilitated_by_USAID_Gains_Momentum.htm http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/385/26/Business_Deal_Facilitated_by_USAID_Gains_Momentum.htm Albania After a successful importation of early-season watermelons from Divjaka to the United Kingdom in June, two representatives of ASDA Supermarkets, the British subsidiary of Wal-Mart, the world's largest food retailer, returned to Albania to work on the expansion of their procurement program. Fri, 18 Sep 2009 10:05:49 -0500 http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/385/26/Nje_marreveshje_biznesi,_e_mbeshtetur_nga_USAID-i,_shenon_progres.htm http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/385/26/Nje_marreveshje_biznesi,_e_mbeshtetur_nga_USAID-i,_shenon_progres.htm Shqipëri Pas një importi të suksesshëm të shalqinjve të hershëm nga Divjaka në Angli, në muajin Qershor, dy përfaqësues të Supermarketeve ASDA, filiali britanik i Wall Mart, njërit prej supermarketeve ushqimorë më të mëdhenj në botë, u rikthyen në Shqipëri, për të zgjeruar edhe më shumë programin e tyre të prokurimeve. Fri, 18 Sep 2009 10:16:55 -0500 http://serbia-montenegro.usaid.gov/code/navigate.php?Id=695 http://serbia-montenegro.usaid.gov/code/navigate.php?Id=695 Srbija U aprilu ove godine, 16 vodećih srpskih inženjersko-konsultantskih firmi okupile su se i u saradnji sa USAID Projektom za razvoj konkurentnosti Srbije osnovale Udruženje inženjera konsultanata Srbije (ACES). Thu, 17 Sep 2009 11:52:56 -0500 http://serbia-montenegro.usaid.gov/code/navigate.php?Id=696 http://serbia-montenegro.usaid.gov/code/navigate.php?Id=696 Serbia In April this year, 16 leading Serbian consulting engineering companies joined forces and worked with USAID's Competitiveness Project to establish the Serbian Association of Consulting Engineers (ACES). Thu, 17 Sep 2009 11:50:45 -0500 http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/383/26/Innovative_Techniques_Lead_to_Better_Services_-_Albanian_Municipalities_Exhibit_their_Remarkable_Achievements.htm http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/383/26/Innovative_Techniques_Lead_to_Better_Services_-_Albanian_Municipalities_Exhibit_their_Remarkable_Achievements.htm Albania Local government units throughout Albania are employing innovative ideas to promote good governance, improve service provision, and be more responsive to citizens. Representatives from 65 municipalities, communes, NGOs, central government officials, international donors, and other interested parties assembled for the Best Practices Conference 2009 to recognize and learn from best practices already employed by Albanian local government units (LGUs). Thu, 17 Sep 2009 10:02:13 -0500 http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/383/26/Teknikat_novatore_Sjellin_Sherbime_me_te_Mira_–_Bashkite_Shqiptare_Ekspozojne_Arritjet_e_Tyre.htm http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/383/26/Teknikat_novatore_Sjellin_Sherbime_me_te_Mira_–_Bashkite_Shqiptare_Ekspozojne_Arritjet_e_Tyre.htm Shqipëri Njësitë e pushtetit vendor anembanë vendit po zbatojnë ide novatore për të nxitur qeverisjen e mirë, për të përmirësuar ofrimin e shërbimeve, dhe për të qenë sa më të përgjegjshëm ndaj qytetarëve. Thu, 17 Sep 2009 10:15:33 -0500 http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/381/26/USAID_Sees_Renewed_Opportunity_for_Albania_to_Eliminate_Trafficking_in_Humans.htm http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/381/26/USAID_Sees_Renewed_Opportunity_for_Albania_to_Eliminate_Trafficking_in_Humans.htm Albania Today the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) program, The Albanian Initiative: Coordinated Action Against Human Trafficking (CAAHT), convened its fifth and final national conference. Wed, 16 Sep 2009 10:08:08 -0500 http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/381/26/USAID_Sheh_Mundesi_te_Reja_per_Shqiperine_mbi_Eleminimin_e_Trafikimit_Njerezor.htm http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/381/26/USAID_Sheh_Mundesi_te_Reja_per_Shqiperine_mbi_Eleminimin_e_Trafikimit_Njerezor.htm Shqipëri Sot Agjencia e Shteteve te Bashkuara për Zhvillim Ndërkombëtar programi (USAID), Nisma Shqiptare: Koordinimi i Veprimeve Kundër Trafikimit Njerëzor (KVKTNj) organizoi konferencën e saj kombëtare të pestë dhe përfundimtare. Wed, 16 Sep 2009 10:11:48 -0500 http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/380/26/Business_Community_Steps_Up_Administrative_Courts_Push.htm http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/380/26/Business_Community_Steps_Up_Administrative_Courts_Push.htm Albania Heads of 28 business associations from all corners of the country met today in Tirana to step up efforts to lobby for an Administrative Courts law. Thu, 03 Sep 2009 12:02:29 -0500 http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/380/26/Komuniteti_i_biznesit_rrit_perpjekjet_per_krijimin_e_Gjykates_Administrative.htm http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/380/26/Komuniteti_i_biznesit_rrit_perpjekjet_per_krijimin_e_Gjykates_Administrative.htm Shqipëri Drejtuesit e 28 shoqatave të biznesit nga i gjithë vendi u mblodhën sot në Tiranë për të diskutuar rreth zgjerimit të përpjekjeve të avokimit rreth projekt-ligjit për Gjykatën Administrative. Këto shoqata planifikojnë të fillojnë këtë muaj një fushatë intensive që synon të mobilizojë bizneset dhe publikun në përkrahje të këtij projekt-ligji, i cili, sipas tyre, do t’i hapë rrugën krijimit të një sistemi modern të gjykatave që do të mund të trajtojnë në mënyrë efektive dhe të drejtë mosmarrëveshjet administrative. Thu, 03 Sep 2009 12:11:27 -0500 http://serbia-montenegro.usaid.gov/code/navigate.php?Id=694 http://serbia-montenegro.usaid.gov/code/navigate.php?Id=694 Serbia In order to systematically monitor key legal issues related to the media landscape in Serbia, USAID's Media Assistance program is supporting the Association of Independent Electronic Media (ANEM) to produce regular reports on the situation in collaboration with a reputable local law firm. Mon, 24 Aug 2009 12:40:52 -0500 http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/376/26/USAID,_U.S._Embassy_Response_to_H1N1_(Swine)_Flu_in_Albania.htm http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/376/26/USAID,_U.S._Embassy_Response_to_H1N1_(Swine)_Flu_in_Albania.htm Albania In cooperation with Albania's Ministry of Health, the Institute of Public Health, and UNICEF, USAID/Albania and the U.S. Embassy in Tirana launched a public information campaign to raise awareness on how Albanians can protect themselves from contracting the H1N1 virus, commonly known as swine flu. Mon, 04 Aug 2009 10:24:55 -0500 http://serbia-montenegro.usaid.gov/code/navigate.php?Id=689 http://serbia-montenegro.usaid.gov/code/navigate.php?Id=689 Serbia Signing Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with partners to work together on assistance efforts is a fairly regular occurrence for USAID. The MoU signed this month between USAID and the Hungarian Embassy in Serbia, however, was special. Wed, 15 Jul 2009 15:31:54 -0500 http://serbia-montenegro.usaid.gov/code/navigate.php?Id=688 http://serbia-montenegro.usaid.gov/code/navigate.php?Id=688 Srbija Za USAID je potpisivanje Sporazuma o saradnji sa partnerima radi zajedničkog obezbeđivanja pomoći prilično redovna pojava. Međutim, sporzaum koji je ovog meseca potpisan sa Ambasadom Republike Mađarske je nešto posebno. Wed, Jul 15 2009 15:38:43 -0500 http://serbia-montenegro.usaid.gov/code/navigate.php?Id=684 http://serbia-montenegro.usaid.gov/code/navigate.php?Id=684 Serbia A group of twenty cyclists braved an uncharacteristically wet and miserable few weeks this June and July to ride from Vranje to Novi Sad to spread the message of Oplaneti Se! (Get with the Plan(et)!). Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:34:26 -0500 http://serbia-montenegro.usaid.gov/code/navigate.php?Id=685 http://serbia-montenegro.usaid.gov/code/navigate.php?Id=685 Srbija Grupa od dvadeset biciklista istrajala je tokom nekoliko neuobičajeno kišnih i tmurnih nedelja juna i jula u vožnji od Vranja do Novog Sada sa porukom Oplaneti Se! (Get with the Plan(et)!). Thu, 09 Jul 2009 15:46:32 -0500 http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/355/26/USAID_mbeshtesin_sektorin_privat_ne_ndertimin_e_nje_backbon-i_per_internetin.htm http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/355/26/USAID_mbeshtesin_sektorin_privat_ne_ndertimin_e_nje_backbon-i_per_internetin.htm Shqipëri Qeveria e Shteteve të Bashkuara, përmes Agjencisë së Shteteve të Bashkuara për Zhvillim Ndërkombëtar (USAID) dhe Zyra e Zëvendës Kryeministrit nënshkruan sot një memorandum mirëkuptimi për bashkëpunim në fushën e Teknologjisë së Informacionit dhe të Komunikimit (TIK). Përmes kësaj marrëveshjeje, USAID-i ka rënë dakord të ofrojë asistencë teknike në mbështetje të përmirësimit të sektorit të TIK-ut në Shqipëri. Qeveria e Shqipërisë do të sigurojë krijimin e kushteve të kërkuara për zhvillimin e sektorit TIK në vend. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 11:49:46 -0500 http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/355/26/USAID_Supports_Private_Sector_Building_of_National_Internet_Backbone.htm http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/355/26/USAID_Supports_Private_Sector_Building_of_National_Internet_Backbone.htm Albania The United States Government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister, signed a Memorandum of Understanding today on cooperation in the field of Information and Communications Technology. Through this agreement, USAID has agreed to provide technical assistance to support the enhancement of the ICT sector in Albania. The Government of Albania (GoA) will provide the enabling environment required for advancing the ICT sector in the country. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 11:48:02 -0500 http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/353/26/Monitors_Accredited_for_USAID-Supported_Parallel_Vote_Count.htm http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/353/26/Monitors_Accredited_for_USAID-Supported_Parallel_Vote_Count.htm Albania Central Elections Commission Chairman Arben Ristani today conferred accreditation on two Albanian organizations that will work together to carry out the first Parallel Vote Count ever conducted in an Albanian general election. Wed, 24 Jun 2009 11:45:57 -0500 http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/348/26/Albanian_Farmers_Become_Suppliers_of_the_World's_Largest_Food_Retailer.htm http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/348/26/Albanian_Farmers_Become_Suppliers_of_the_World's_Largest_Food_Retailer.htm Albania With USAID assistance, a group of progressive farmers led by Bruka Seedling Company are supplying personal-size watermelons to ASDA Supermarkets, the British subsidiary of Wall Mart; the world's largest food retail chain. Tue, 16 Jun 2009 11:30:49 -0500 http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/348/26/Fermeret_Shqiptare_Behen_Furnizues_per_Shitesin_me_Pakice_me_te_Madh_ne_Bote.htm http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/348/26/Fermeret_Shqiptare_Behen_Furnizues_per_Shitesin_me_Pakice_me_te_Madh_ne_Bote.htm Shqipëri: Me asistencën e USAID-it, një grup fermerësh përparimtarë të udhëhequr nga Fidanishtja Bruka po furnizojnë me shalqi për konsum individual (me peshë 2 kg) rrjetin e supermarketeve ASDA, që është dega Britanike e Ëall-Mart, zinxhirit të shitjes me pakicë më madh në botë. Tue, 16 Jun 2009 14:19:24 -0500 http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/349/26/The_National_Licensing_Center_Opens_its_Doors.htm http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/349/26/The_National_Licensing_Center_Opens_its_Doors.htm Albania No more information vacuum, no more wandering from one office to another, no more stacks of documents to fill out, and long hours spent trying to get a license, authorization or permit for your business activity! Tue, 09 Jun 2009 15:59:28 -0500 http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/349/26/Fillon_punen_Qendra_Kombetare_e_Licencimit.htm http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/349/26/Fillon_punen_Qendra_Kombetare_e_Licencimit.htm Shqipëri Morën fund mungesa e informacionit, endjet pa fund nga një zyrë në tjerën, pirgu me dokumenta për t’u plotësuar dhe orët e gjata të harxhuara për të marrë një licencë, autorizim apo leje për biznesin tuaj! Tue, 09 Jun 2009 14:23:24 -0500 http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/307/26/Press_Release.htm http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/307/26/Press_Release.htm Albania Today, the U.S. Agency for International Development published four job vacancy announcements for positions in the Program, Health, and Management Offices. Fri, 15 May 2009 15:10:22 -0500 http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/307/26/Njoftim_per_Shtyp.htm http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/307/26/Njoftim_per_Shtyp.htm Shqipëri Sot, Agjencia e Shteteve të Bashkuara për Zhvillim Ndërkombëtar njoftoi hapjen e katër vendeve të reja pune në zyrat e Programit, të Shëndetësisë dhe të Menaxhimit. Fri, 15 May 2009 15:26:43 -0500 http://serbia-montenegro.usaid.gov/code/navigate.php?Id=678 http://serbia-montenegro.usaid.gov/code/navigate.php?Id=678 Serbia The Association of Film Commissioners International (AFCI) Locations Trade Show has grown steadily over the years to become the premiere global marketplace where Hollywood's decision-makers and trendsetters all gather to explore possibilities for where to film everything from feature films to television commercials. Mon, 08 Jun 2009 16:58:03 -0500 http://serbia-montenegro.usaid.gov/code/navigate.php?Id=677 http://serbia-montenegro.usaid.gov/code/navigate.php?Id=677 Srbija Sajam lokacija za snimanje Međunarodnog udruženja filmskih delegata (Association of Film Commissioners International - AFCI) je tokom godina prerastao u globalnu tržnicu na kojoj se skupljaju holivudski magovi i trendseteri i istražuju moguće lokacije za snimanje svega od kratkih filmova do televizijskih reklama. Mon, 08 Jun 2009 17:01:38 -0500 http://moldova.usaid.gov/press_full.shtml?p=531 http://moldova.usaid.gov/press_full.shtml?p=531 Moldova The court in Comrat is better equipped to provide justice to local citizens due to renovations completed under the U.S. Government project Moldova Governance Threshold Country Program (MGTCP). Fri, 05 Jun 2009 15:53:58 -0500 http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/308/26/Press_Release.htm http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/308/26/Press_Release.htm Albania The Albanian Olive Oil Association (AOA) awarded prizes to the winners of the annual national olive oil competition organized under the auspices of the Balkan Modus Nutriendi International Fair at the Rogner Hotel and with the support of USAID. Fri, 08 May 2009 15:21:05 -0500 http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/308/26/Njoftim_per_Shtyp.htm http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/308/26/Njoftim_per_Shtyp.htm Shqipëri Shoqata Shqiptare e Vajit të Ullirit u dorëzoi çmime fituesve të konkursit kombëtar vjetor për vajin e ullirit të organizuar në kuadrin e Panairit Ndërkombëtar "Balkan Modus Nutriendi" tek Hotel Rogner dhe me mbështetjen e USAID-it. Fri, 08 May 2009 15:28:28 -0500 http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/309/26/Press_Release.htm http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/309/26/Press_Release.htm Albania With support from USAID, a number of Albanian agribusinesses launched a new national brand to promote high quality food and agricultural products. Fri, 08 May 2009 15:22:03 -0500 http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/309/26/Njoftim_per_Shtyp.htm http://albania.usaid.gov/shfaqart/309/26/Njoftim_per_Shtyp.htm Shqipëri Me mbështetje nga USAID, disa agrobiznese shqiptare lançuan një markë të re kombëtare për të promovuar produktet ushqimore dhe bujqësore të cilësisë së lartë. Fri, 08 May 2009 15:31:04 -0500 http://serbia-montenegro.usaid.gov/code/navigate.php?Id=654 http://serbia-montenegro.usaid.gov/code/navigate.php?Id=654 Serbia To protect the environment from improper pesticide use and to advise those that use traditional pesticides on alternative pest management methods, USAID's Agribusiness Project, in collaboration with the Ministry of of Agriculture, Forestry and Water Management, has conducted training for 500 agricultural producers from twenty-four towns and municipalities, covering all regions of Serbia. Fri, 17 Apr 2009 13:17:58 -0500 http://serbia-montenegro.usaid.gov/code/navigate.php?Id=653 http://serbia-montenegro.usaid.gov/code/navigate.php?Id=653 Srbija U cilju zaštite životne sredine od nepravilne upotrebe pesticida i davanja saveta poljoprivrednicima koji koriste tradicionalne pesticide o alternativnim metodama upravljanja štetočinama, USAID-ov Agribiznis projekat, u saradnji sa Ministarstvom poljoprivrede, šumarstva i vodoprivrede, je realizovao obuku 500 poljoprivrednih proizvođača iz dvadestčetiri grada i opštine, pokrivajući sve regione Srbije. Fri, 17 Apr 2009 13:31:19 -0500