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Meeting Global Water Needs: Challenges and Solutions
I spoke today at the International Water Forum held at the United Nations. The Forum was organized by the Energy and Water Institute of New York and The Chronicles Group in cooperation with The World Water Organization (WWO), and WaterAid America. The International Water Forum at the United Nations convened policy makers, academics, non-governmental organizations, [...]
50 Years of Stabilizing Countries and Supporting National Security
This week, we’re highlighting how in volatile regions, USAID works side-by-side with the military, playing a critical role in our nation’s effort to stabilize countries, and build responsive local governance. Development efforts can also prevent conflict from occurring and future military involvement by helping countries become more stable, prosperous and less prone to violent extremism. [...]
Photo Gallery of USAID Administrator’s Trip to Haiti
Stopping the Spread of Polio in Central Asia
When my daughter Caitlin cried getting her polio booster, I was able to staunch the flow of her tears by describing the amazing work USAID/Central Asian Republics did in Tajikistan last spring when USAID’s rapid response and advocacy with the host governments and other donors resulted in more than 7 million children getting vaccinated (that’s [...]
USAID Applauds New White Paper Regarding the Trans-Pacific Partnership and Access to Medicines
Today at Round 8 of the Trans-Pacific Partnership negotiations in Chicago, IL, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) issued a white paper outlining a new strategic initiative entitled “Trade Enhancing Access to Medicines (TEAM).” TEAM is designed to deploy the tools of trade policy to promote trade and reduce obstacles to access to [...]
50 Years of Achieving Real Results in Childhood Literacy
For the past 50 years, USAID and a growing number of partners have been working to improve the quality of education in developing countries with an emphasis on boosting child literacy. In February of 2011, USAID launched its evidence-based education strategy – shifting the focus of global education toward achieving real results in childhood literacy, higher [...]
A New School Year
The start of September is always a time that we once again turn our thoughts to education. Our children get ready for school, are excited at the prospect of seeing their friends, meeting their new teacher, and learning new skills. For others it is a time to return to university and continue their education, be [...]
New Partnership with Islamic Bank Marks Step Forward for Indonesian Women and USAID
Eid Saeed! This week Muslims around the world have been celebrating Eid ul-Fitr, the holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the holy month of fasting. And low-income women in Indonesia, the world’s largest Muslim-majority country, have another reason to celebrate. As a result of a new USAID loan guarantee signed on August 23, they [...]
New Program Educates Health Sector Executives in Kenya
Kate Steger, MA, MPH is a Communications and Knowledge Exchange Coordinator for the Kenya Leadership, Management and Sustainability Program at Management Sciences for Health Earlier this year, USAID supported the launch of the Leading High-Performing Healthcare Organizations program (LeHHO) for senior health leaders in Kenya. Offered at Nairobi’s Strathmore Business School, the program is the [...]
Taking on Global Challenges through Science, Diplomacy, and Development
The cutting edge of science and technology is rapidly moving to address questions of global importance: How do we conserve ecosystems and protect against the spread of emerging infectious disease? How do we increase agricultural yields while decreasing the environmental footprint of agriculture? How do we better predict natural disasters, ranging from global climatic disruption, [...]
