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Inspiration for the Journey to an HIV Vaccine

Posted by  on Friday, May 17th 2013     
An HIV-positive child at the Muranga District Hospital in Kenya waiting for treatment. Photo credit: Casey Kelbaugh, International Center for AIDS Care and Treatment Programs, Columbia University School of Public Health

All the evidence today suggests that, if we persevere, it is just a matter of time before HIV vaccines become available. Read more >>

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Why Open Data Matters: G-8 and African Nations Increase Open Data for Food Security

Posted by  on Wednesday, May 8th 2013     
Kenyan farmer shows her crops. Photo credit: Jimmy Wambua

The concept of open agriculture data fuses transparency and technology to improve food security worldwide. Read more >>

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“American” Values, Global Service

Posted by  on Monday, April 29th 2013     
USAID and community members take care of an EARTH biodigester. Photo credit: USAID

A newcomer to USAID/ASHA explores the program’s global impact and partnerships. Read more >>

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Video of the Week: Education in Kenya

Posted by  on Monday, April 15th 2013     
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Education is an important component of reducing poverty, promoting peace, and empowering individuals to participate in democratic institutions. Read more >>

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Facilitating Economic Growth through Infrastructure and Trade

Posted by  on Friday, April 12th 2013     
Eric Postel is assistant administrator the Bureau of Economic Growth, Education and Environment

On March 29, AA Eric Postel participated in an economic growth roundtable with the Presidents of Malawi, Senegal, and Sierra Leone, and the Prime Minister of Cape Verde, to examine ways to strengthen trade and investment , and improve the countries’ business environments. Read more >>

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FrontLines Releases March/April 2013 Issue

Posted by  on Wednesday, April 3rd 2013     
Three young boys look to be having some fun while they use a public standpipe in Bauchi town, Nigeria. This is one of the sites where town residents retrieve water since few have water taps at their homes. In December 2011, USAID’s Sustainable Water and Sanitation in Africa project signed an agreement with town officials to help them expand and improve services to residents. Demand for water in urban areas like Bauchi exceeds 200,000 cubic meters per day—nearly four times the volume the town's water utility is currently able to pump to its customers. Photo credit: Emily Mutai, SUWASA

Read the latest edition of USAID’s FrontLines to learn how the Agency is working to provide safe water to the millions who live without this vital resource Read more >>

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Photo of the Week: Developing Global Partnerships for Development

Posted by  on Tuesday, April 2nd 2013     
Ruth Kamula, a community-based seed producer in Kiboko, Kenya

One of the ways USAID is working to meet the Millennium Development Goals is through its Drought Tolerant Maize for Africa project. Read more >>

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Video of the Week: Animating M-PESA

Posted by  on Tuesday, April 2nd 2013     
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Public-private partnerships are a critical way that USAID is doing business differently and maximizing our impact. Read more >>

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Innovation That’s Making a Difference: Integrated Pest Management in South Asia

Posted by  on Friday, March 15th 2013     
Marty McVey learns more about the IPM Innovation Lab's work in tomato grafting with Rangaswamy Muniappan of Virginia Tech. Photo credit: Marty McVey

Hon. Marty McVey, member of USAID’s Board for International Food and Agricultural Development visited food security projects in India, Bangladesh and Nepal. Read more >>

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Conscious Tourism: Plan Your Next Vacation

Posted by  on Thursday, March 14th 2013     
Fiona Mati is founder of Yipe!, a resource portal for young Kenyan entrepreneurs. Photo credit: Fiona Mati

Fiona Mati, from Kenya, wins second prize in the second round of the Tech Challenge for Atrocity Prevention. Read more >>

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