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One Team, One Mission. USAID Employees Share Their Stories on Agency Transformation

Posted by Stephanie Bluma on Wednesday, February 18th 2015

USAID employees reflect on their experiences working with the Agency. / Morgana Wingard, USAID

An online book released on Administrator Shah’s last day draws from more than 80 interviews with USAID staff members around the world.

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Standing with Civil Society

Posted by Larry Garber on Wednesday, October 15th 2014

Larry Garber highlights the importance of civil society and the need for USAID to ensure that, when it comes to civil society, our financial investments are met by our political commitments.

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Building Skills and Promoting Collaboration among the Middle East and North Africa’s Budding Journalists

Posted by Wafaa El Adawy on Wednesday, March 19th 2014

Journalists from Jordan, Lebanon and Morocco discuss a collaborative research project at a regional training program organized by USAID and ICFJ in Rabat, Morocco. (Photo: Frank Folwell, ICFJ)

The success of the democratic transitions underway around the Middle East and North Africa will depend on well-informed voters educated by a professional and objective media.

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Defending Civil Society Organizations in Egypt

Posted by Mahmoud Farouk, Executive Director of the Egyptian Center for Public Policy Studies on Thursday, February 13th 2014

Over the past few years we have learned that the united voice of citizens cannot be ignored. By making citizens more aware of the important role civil society plays, we are helping our democratic transitions succeed.

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A Renewed Focus on Institutional Strengthening in Kenya

Posted by Daraus Bukenya on Wednesday, November 6th 2013

Kenya’s major reforms include a devolved government in which civil society organizations have an enhanced contribution to strengthening health and social systems. Read more >>

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Open Government Progress

Posted by Gayle Smith, Special Assistant to the President and Senior Director for Development and Democracy; Nick Sinai, United States Deputy Chief Technology Officer on Thursday, October 31st 2013

Today in London, more than 1,000 delegates from across the globe are gathering for the Open Government Partnership Annual Summit to celebrate a collaboration between government and civil society. Read more >>

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Behind the Scenes: Interview with Stephen Haykin on Georgia’s Progress

Posted by Stephen Haykin, Mission Director, Georgia on Monday, September 30th 2013

In this edition of our “Behind the Scenes” Interview Blog Series, we chat with Mission Director Stephen Haykin on the economic and political progress we’ve seen in Georgia. Read more >>

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USAID at UNGA 2013: Day One

Posted by Impact Blog Team on Tuesday, September 24th 2013

A recap of USAID’s participation during, and around, several events at this year’s United Nations General Assembly. Read more >>

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Making All Voices Count is Open for Business

Posted by Sarah Mendelson on Monday, September 23rd 2013

Today Making All Voices Count: A Grand Challenge for Development is open for business and calling for proposals. Read more >>

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Belarus Community Connections Program Celebrates 15 Years of Success

Posted by John Riordan, USAID/Belarus Country Representative on Friday, August 30th 2013

USAID Belarus celebrates its 15th year helping Belarusian professionals to understand and adopt best practices to strengthen and develop the country. Read more >>

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