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USAID Commends Major Advance in HIV Prevention Research
Results released today from the Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Initiative (iPrEx) study confirmed that daily oral use of a combination antiretroviral (ARV), Truvada, reduced the risk of HIV infection by 44 percent among men who have sex with men. This historic iPrEx trial provides the first proof of concept that oral PrEP of an ARV can prevent [...]
From the Field
In St. Vincent, with the Caribbean HIV/AIDS Alliance, we will hold a seminar with key policy makers exploring the theme – Stigma and Discrimination and confidentiality in accessing HIV/AIDS services In Paraguay, we will present the results of and celebrate the 1st anniversary of the USAID/Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Threshold Program. In Benin, we will [...]
Up Close and Personal With Our Global Health
Submitted by Nicole Schiegg, USAID’s Senior Advisor for Strategic Communications I recently traveled to Senegal, Ethiopia, and Mozambique to visit a wide range of global health programs supported by USAID and other U.S. Government Agencies including the Centers for Disease Control, Department of Defense, and the Peace Corps. My colleague, Zeke Emanuel, from the White House Office of Management and [...]
50 Weeks to 50 Years at USAID – Week 1: Presidential Development Visionaries
“No objective supporter of foreign aid can be satisfied with the existing program-actually a multiplicity of programs. Bureaucratically fragmented, awkward and slow, its administration is diffused over a haphazard and irrational structure covering at least four departments and several other agencies. The program is based on a series of legislative measures and administrative procedures conceived [...]
Democratic Republic of Congo Joins Malaria Initiative
Submitted by Chris Thomas On Tuesday, November 16th, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) became the 16th focus country of the President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI) and one of the most important. DRC is the second largest and third most populated country in Sub-Saharan Africa. Nearly 95 percent of the population – some 69 million people [...]
U.S.-India Collaboration: Unlocking Opportunities in Agribusiness and Improving Lives
Submitted by Hope Bryer After nearly 60 years of U.S. assistance to India, the two nations are taking development cooperation to new levels. This was one of the core messages President Barack Obama took to his first official state visit to India earlier this month, where he was accompanied by USAID Administrator Rajiv Shah. On [...]
Voter Registration Begins for Sudan Referendum
Submitted by Angela Stephens Voter registration began today in Sudan for the landmark referendum on self-determination for southern Sudan, which is scheduled to begin January 9. The referendum—a key provision of the 2005 Comprehensive Peace Agreement that ended 22 years of war between northern and southern Sudan—will allow the people of southern Sudan to choose [...]
Introducing the NGO Sustainability Index for Sub-Saharan Africa
Submitted by Laurel Gordon, USAID Office of Democracy & Governance Whether acting as advocates, watchdogs, or service providers, it is widely recognized that Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) play a crucial role in countries across sub-Saharan Africa. However, their ability to make a true impact depends not only upon their own organizational capacity and financial viability, but [...]
Kabul Goes Green
Submitted by Abby Sugrue Mayor Muhammad Yunus Nawandish of Kabul needed a creative solution. He wanted to build street lamps to light the darkened city, and provide safety and security to residents and visitors. However, with limited power generation and distribution systems, an innovative approach was needed. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers worked closely [...]
