Betsy Engebretson published a piece on Georgetown’s Public Policy Reviewblog about the USAID’s new Water and Development Strategy and how it can strengthen global water, sanitation, and hygiene efforts.
Children in Sindh, Pakistan, play at a water pump. Photo credit: Georgetown Public Policy Review
The Huffington Post published a blog on Father’s Day with Administrator Shah and Tony Lake, executive director of UNICEF, commemorating the one-year anniversary of the Child Survival Call to Action. Nicole Schiegg also published a blog in the Huffington Post on child survival.
Ronald Brownstein published an article in the National Journal about USAID’s new orientation that is making a bigger difference with less money. Administrator Raj Shah is quoted saying, “We have tried to put in place a new model as so many more actors have gotten involved. There’s a new constellation of engagement on these issues that make possible great outcomes.”
USAID/Montenegro premiered a video documentary series during the mission’s closeout event on June 12. The event brought together 250 partners and government officials plus the U.S. Ambassador to celebrate the conclusion of 12 years of USAID assistance in governance, economic growth and support for people with disabilities.
