http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/ Recent Press Releases from the U.S. Agency for International Development. http://www.usaid.gov/images/main/usaid_logo_new.jpg http://www.usaid.gov en-us http://www.rssboard.org/rss-specification webmaster@info.usaid.gov webmaster@info.usaid.gov http://www.usaid.gov/press/mediaadvisories/2012/ma120222_1.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/mediaadvisories/2012/ma120222_1.html Washington The U.S. Agency for International Development will unveil its Center of Excellence on Democracy, Human Rights and Governance, at a ceremony on Monday, February 27, at 4 p.m. in the Ronald Regan Building's Point 4 Conference Room. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 16:00:00 -500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2012/pr120222.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2012/pr120222.html Worldwide Today, Saving Lives at Birth: A Grand Challenge for Development launched its second call for innovative prevention and treatment approaches for pregnant women and newborns in poor, hard-to-reach communities around the world. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:45:00 -500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/mediaadvisories/2012/ma120222.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/mediaadvisories/2012/ma120222.html Washington On Tuesday, February 28th, the 'Women's Empowerment in Agriculture Index' (WEAI), will be launched at the United Nations Commission on the Status of Women. The WEAI is the first ever measure to directly capture women's empowerment and inclusion levels in the agricultural sector. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:00:00 -500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2012/pr120221.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2012/pr120221.html Haiti The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is aiming to establish a sustainable local market and industry for clean cooking solutions in Haiti, a country whose high demand for charcoal has contributed to widespread deforestation. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 12:45:00 -500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2012/pr120217.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2012/pr120217.html Middle East The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the University of Nebraska announced a new partnership to expand research and development capacities in the Middle East, with a focus on water management. Fri, 17 Feb 2012 11:35:00 -500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2012/pr120215.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2012/pr120215.html Africa Today in Rome, Italy, at a high-level meeting to discuss the deterioration of conditions in the Sahel region of Africa, USAID announced an additional $33 million in funding to support food needs across the region. The funding will also support programs to protect assets and livelihoods of the most affected and ensure that vital nutrition support is in place before the lean season. Thu, 16 Feb 2012 11:35:00 -500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2012/pr120213.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2012/pr120213.html Africa The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and The Western Union Company, have extended the application deadline for the African Diaspora Marketplace (ADM) to March 2. Wed, 15 Feb 2012 15:35:00 -500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/mediaadvisories/2012/ma120213_1.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/mediaadvisories/2012/ma120213_1.html Washington The U.S. Agency for International Development, in partnership with the White House and the State Department, is hosting a Diversity Network Reception and Career Fair Thursday, Feb. 16 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. in the Cannon House Building Caucus Room. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 14:20:00 -500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/mediaadvisories/2012/ma120213.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/mediaadvisories/2012/ma120213.html Washington On Wednesday, February 15th, Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton will give remarks focusing on USAID's continued role in achieving U.S. foreign policy goals and on USAID's reform agenda, USAID Forward. Administrator Dr. Rajiv Shah will also offer remarks during the event and then the Secretary and Administrator will take questions from the audience. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 13:28:00 -500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2012/pr120210.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2012/pr120210.html Washington The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is changing the name of its Office of Military Affairs to the Office of Civilian Military Cooperation (CMC), highlighting its evolving role in enabling civilian-military cooperation in development and security. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 14:35:00 -500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2012/pr120209.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2012/pr120209.html Washington Yesterday, at a White House innovation event, and echoing President Barack Obama's commitment and vision for a greater focus on development through innovation, science and technology, Dr. Rajiv Shah, Administrator for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), announced the final Higher Education Solutions Network Request for Applications (RFA) to build new opportunities through partnerships with universities and colleges. Thur, 09 Feb 2012 13:45:00 -500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2012/pr120208.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2012/pr120208.html Global Health Two new studies published today in The Lancet have demonstrated that a 4 percent chlorhexidine solution is an effective intervention to reduce neonatal infection and mortality when applied to the umbilical cord within hours of birth. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:00:00 -500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2012/pr120119.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2012/pr120119.html Angola Today, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Deputy Administrator Donald Steinberg, swore in Teresa McGhie as the new Mission Director for Angola. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:00:00 -500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2012/ps120118.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2012/ps120118.html Africa Dr. Rajiv Shah, Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), gave the following remarks during Senator Chris Coons' "Opportunity: Africa" conference, held at the University of Delaware-Wilmington. Wed, 18 Jan 2012 18:00:00 -500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2012/ps120117.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2012/ps120117.html Worldwide I am pleased to congratulate Ambassador Ertharin Cousin on her appointment to serve as the next Executive Director of the United Nations World Food Program, the world's largest humanitarian agency fighting hunger worldwide. Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:48:00 -500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2012/pr120113.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2012/pr120113.html Worldwide The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is requesting comment on a draft Request for Applications (RFA) to build new opportunities through partnerships with universities and colleges. Fri, 13 Jan 2012 16:40:00 -500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr111221.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr111221.html Horn of Africa Just in time for the holiday season, a time when charitable giving increases, NFL players have joined FWD, a national public awareness campaign designed to inform Americans of the extreme famine, war and drought in the Horn of Africa. Developed by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Ad Council, the FWD campaign encourages Americans to forward the facts about the crisis and to donate to the relief efforts. Wed 21 Dec 2011 13:40:00 -500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr111216.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr111216.html India Dr. Rajiv Shah, Administrator, United States Agency for International Development (USAID), will begin a two-day trip to New Delhi on December 20 to meet with senior government officials, Indian thought leaders and innovators, entrepreneurs and business leaders, and members of non-governmental organizations. This visit is an opportunity for him to discuss the future of India-U.S development collaboration Mon 19 Dec 2011 13:40:00 -500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr111216.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr111216.html Libya Tunisia The U.S. Agency for International Development has joined the Western Union Company and its Foundation in adding Libya and Tunisia to the second African Diaspora Marketplace, also called the ADM. Fri, 16 Dec 2011 14:18:00 -500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr111212.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr111212.html Horn of Africa Just in time for the Holiday season, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Ad Council, and MTV Act have partnered to launch a celebrity auction to raise awareness and money for the crisis in Horn of Africa. Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:27:00 -500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/mediaadvisories/2011/ma111209.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/mediaadvisories/2011/ma111209.html South Sudan USAID Administrator Dr. Rajiv Shah will join Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and representatives of the U.S. Government will host the International Engagement Conference for South Sudan on December 14-15 in Washington, D.C. Fri, 09 Dec 2011 16:03:00 -500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr111207.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr111207.html Colombia The U.S. Agency for International Development has joined the Government of Colombia in launching a program to help struggling members of Colombia's Afro-descendant and indigenous communities. Thu, 08 Dec 2011 10:32:00 -500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr111206.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr111206.html Oman A conference sponsored by the U.S. Agency for International Development and the Middle East Desalination Research Centre (MEDRC) launched December 5 in Muscat, Oman, with opening remarks from U.S. Ambassador to Oman Richard J. Schmierer and Dr. Mohamed S. Al Busaidi, Deputy Director General, Oman Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Tue, 06 Dec 2011 15:40:00 -500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr111205.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr111205.html Kosovo Maureen A. Shauket was sworn in today as the new Mission Director for Kosovo for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Mon, 05 Dec 2011 15:40:00 -500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr111201.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr111201.html Colombia Representatives from the U.S. Agency for International Development and the World Bank today launched a two-day business conference in Bogota, Colombia. Thu, 01 Dec 2011 09:01:00 -500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr111130.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr111130.html Worldwide U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton and Australian Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd, today announced a new three-year partnership with the GSMA mWomen Programme to increase mobile phone ownership among women in the developing world. Wed, 30 Nov 2011 12:32:00 -500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/ps111128.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/ps111128.html Africa Dr. Rajiv Shah, Administrator of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), and Rt. Hon Tony Blair, founder of the Africa Governance Initiative (AGI), issued the following statement on the upcoming high level development forum in Busan, Korea. Mon, 28 Nov 2011 12:36:00 -500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/mediaadvisories/2011/ma111128_1.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/mediaadvisories/2011/ma111128_1.html Korea On November 29th, the Fourth High Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness will convene in Busan, South Korea. Mon, 28 Nov 2011 17:39:00 -500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr111128.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr111128.html South Sudan The United States will host the International Engagement Conference for South Sudan December 14-15 in Washington, D.C., to honor the new nation and commence a development and investment dialogue with the Government of South Sudan. Mon, 28 Nov 2011 12:36:00 -500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/mediaadvisories/2011/ma111128.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/mediaadvisories/2011/ma111128.html Korea Taiwan Today, USAID Administrator Dr. Rajiv Shah will travel to Busan, South Korea to attend the 4th High Level Forum on Aid Effectiveness (HLF4). On December 1st, Administrator Shah will head to Seoul on his way to Taipei, Taiwan. Mon, 28 Nov 2011 11:39:00 -500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/ps111125.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/ps111125.html Worldwide The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) has closed the Tenofovir gel portion of VOICE (MTN-003) trial at the direction of the Data Safety Monitoring Board. Fri, 25 Nov 2011 16:31:00 -500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr111122_1.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr111122_1.html Africa The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and The Western Union Company, a leader in global payment services today launched the second African Diaspora Marketplace (ADM II). Tue, 22 Nov 2011 17:09:00 -500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr111122.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr111122.html Ethiopia The U.S. Government expanded its loan financing program in Ethiopia through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Development Credit Authority (DCA). USAID and the Bank of Abyssinia, NIB Bank, and Zemen Bank signed two new agreements today which will offer greater access to credit for projects in the agriculture and health sectors. Tue, 22 Nov 2011 13:09:00 -500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr111121.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr111121.html Haiti The U.S. government and the Haitian Parliament today inaugurated a temporary building complex that will be the official center of Haitian legislative power. Mon, 21 Nov 2011 17:09:00 -500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr111118_1.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr111118_1.html Worldwide The U.S. Agency for International Development, in partnership with the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID), and World Vision, today launched 'All Children Reading: A Grand Challenge for Development.' Fri, 18 Nov 2011 13:37:00 -500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr111118.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr111118.html Horn of Africa The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), The Ad Council and GOOD have partnered to launch a challenge that encourages Americans to submit ideas for raising awareness of the crisis in the Horn of Africa. The individual or group that submits the winning idea will be awarded $5,000 from GOOD to implement the proposal. Fri, 18 Nov 2011 11:59:00 -500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/mediaadvisories/2011/ma111116.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/mediaadvisories/2011/ma111116.html Washington On Friday, November 18th during International Education Week, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator Rajiv Shah will launch All Children Reading: A Grand Challenge for Development at USAID Headquarters in Washington, D.C. The partners have committed over $20 million for this challenge to promote childhood literacy around the world. Wed, 16 Nov 2011 14:08:00 -500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/ps111115.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/ps111115.html Worldwide I am truly honored to be present this week at the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities (APLU) Annual Meeting to celebrate the long and productive relationship that the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) shares with the U.S. university community. Tue, 15 Nov 2011 14:10:00 -500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/mediaadvisories/2011/ma111115.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/mediaadvisories/2011/ma111115.html Illinois On Thursday, November 17, USAID Administrator Rajiv Shah will travel to Chicago to deliver a speech at The Chicago Council on Global Affairs. Dr. Shah will deliver an address on the Horn of Africa famine and the role of the U.S. government in promoting global food security. Tue, 15 Nov 2011 11:36:00 -500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr111114.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr111114.html Worldwide The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) will convene youth from the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) in Casablanca, Morocco, November 14-17, for a conference titled "Our Voices, Our Communities: Emerging Role of Arab Youth in Development" Mon, 14 Nov 2011 10:10:00 -500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr111112_1.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr111112_1.html Pacific Rim The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) announced today a new partnership with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce's Business Civic Leadership Center to establish a Pacific Rim Coordinating Center (PRCC) (http://data.pacificrimnetwork.org). Sat, 12 Nov 2011 15:10:00 -500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr111112.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr111112.html Worldwide The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) today pledged $250,000 to help launch a landmark partnership designed to improve the safety of global food supplies. Sat, 12 Nov 2011 10:10:00 -500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/ps111110.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/ps111110.html Worldwide On this Veterans Day, I am proud to join the entire USAID workforce in recognizing and expressing our sincere appreciation of our country's veterans. The sacrifices they have made on our behalf stand as an inspiring example of service. Thu, 10 Nov 2011 18:31:00 -500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr111110.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr111110.html Worldwide Today, the United States Agency for International Development's (USAID) Office of Science and Technology launched the new USAID GeoCenter, an Agency-wide resource to expand and institutionalize the use of geospatial tools and analysis in support of our development goals. Thu, 10 Nov 2011 17:32:00 -500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/mediaadvisories/2011/ma111109_1.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/mediaadvisories/2011/ma111109_1.html California On Monday, November 14, USAID Administrator Dr. Rajiv Shah heads to San Francisco, California for a two-day visit. Wed, 09 Nov 2011 18:14:00 -500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/mediaadvisories/2011/ma111109.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/mediaadvisories/2011/ma111109.html Great Lakes Region On November 15, 2011, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the U.S. Department of State and a coalition of private sector partners, civil society, and other organizations, will formally launch the Public-Private Alliance for Responsible Minerals Trade. Wed, 09 Nov 2011 17:59:00 -500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr111109_1.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr111109_1.html South Sudan The First Agricultural Trade Fair in South Sudan opened today in Juba, supported by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Wed, 09 Nov 2011 13:31:00 -500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr111109.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr111109.html Horn of Africa The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Ad Council are announcing today as FWD Day for the Horn of Africa. The goal of the day is simple: 13.3 million FWDs (tweets, posts, shares, etc.) for the 13.3 million people affected by the crisis. Wed, 09 Nov 2011 10:17:00 -500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/mediaadvisories/2011/ma111104.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/mediaadvisories/2011/ma111104.html Worldwide Pneumonia kills 1.4 million children a year, making it the number one cause of child mortality. A study to be published Friday, Nov. 11 in The Lancet medical journal reveals a successful new approach to treating children with severe pneumonia in hard-hit areas. Fri, 04 Nov 2011 17:34:00 -500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr111104_1.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr111104_1.html Worldwide The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) along with fellow founding partners NASA, the U.S. Department of State, and NIKE, Inc. announced today the ten innovators selected to participate in their LAUNCH: Energy challenge. Fri, 04 Nov 2011 17:30:00 -500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr111104.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr111104.html Jamaica Denise A. Herbol was sworn in today as the U.S. Agency for International Development's Jamaica Mission Director. A career Senior Foreign Service Officer, Herbol leaves her post as Senior Deputy Mission Director for USAID's mission in Islamabad, Pakistan where she helped manage a staff of more than 240 employees since September 2010. Fri, 04 Nov 2011 16:30:00 -500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr111103.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr111103.html El Salvador U.S. Government delegation, consisting of representatives from USAID, the Millennium Challenge Corporation and the U.S. Departments of State, Treasury, Justice and Commerce traveled to El Salvador to sign a Joint Statement of Principles with the Government of El Salvador. Tue, 01 Nov 2011 17:30:00 -500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/mediaadvisories/2011/ma111103.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/mediaadvisories/2011/ma111103.html New York On Friday, November 4th, Dr. Rajiv Shah, the Administrator for the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), will travel to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point (USMA) to deliver remarks on the importance of civilian and military partnerships in furthering America's economic and security needs through diplomacy, defense and development. Thu, 03 Oct 2011 16:05:00 -500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/mediaadvisories/2011/ma111102.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/mediaadvisories/2011/ma111102.html Washington President John F. Kennedy recognized the need to unite development into a single agency to maximize expertise. In 1961, USAID was created. Since that time, USAID has been a quiet force for progress, fostering a more peaceful and secure world. Wed, 02 Oct 2011 13:33:00 -500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr111101.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr111101.html Europe and Eurasia The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) released the 14th edition of its 2010 NGO Sustainability Index (NGOSI), a key analytical tool that measures the progress of NGOs in the Central and Eastern Europe and Eurasia region. Tue, 01 Nov 2011 17:30:00 -500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/mediaadvisories/2011/ma111027.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/mediaadvisories/2011/ma111027.html Washington In honor of USAID's 50th Anniversary, Agency Administrator Dr. Rajiv Shah and former Administrators Henrietta Fore, Andrew Natsios, Brian Atwood (via video) and Peter McPherson will participate in a forum hosted by the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) and Chevron Corporation. Thu, 27 Oct 2011 15:43:00 -500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr111025.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr111025.html Africa The U.S. Agency for International Development announced that it will invest in an innovative new credit product that could unleash the economic potential of entrepreneurs in the developing world. Tue, 25 Oct 2011 18:00:00 -500 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/ps111024.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/ps111024.html Washington It is fitting that Mr. Buffett and Mr. Gates receive the George McGovern Leadership Award as we commemorate their tremendous contributions to alleviating extreme poverty and chronic hunger around the world. Mon, 24 Oct 2011 16:15:00 http://www.usaid.gov/press/mediaadvisories/2011/ma111021.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/mediaadvisories/2011/ma111021.html Washington Dr. Rajiv Shah, USAID Administrator, will join Vice President Joe Biden, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Rick Leach, president and CEO, World Food Program USA, in honoring the contributions made by Howard G. Buffett and Bill Gates in reducing global hunger on Monday, October 24, 2011 at the Department of State. Fri, 21 Oct 2011 15:43:00 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr111021.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr111021.html Jordan Beth Paige took the oath of office today as the new U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission Director for Jordan. USAID Counselor Hilda Arellano presided over the ceremony and administered the oath. Fri, 21 Oct 2011 16:15:00 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr111020_1.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr111020_1.html Washington With better access to customized, market-based insurance products, poor farmers and their families will be better able to prepare for and cope with the impacts of the droughts, floods and other severe weather events that are predicted to become increasingly common as the climate changes. Thu, 20 Oct 2011 14:15:00 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr111020_2.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr111020_2.html Washington The U.S. Agency for International Development and HP today announced the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that is intended to help both organizations address urgent needs of the world's poorest people. Thu, 20 Oct 2011 14:15:00 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr111020_3.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr111020_3.html Washington he U.S. Agency for International Development and Green Mountain Coffee Roasters, Inc. (GMCR), a leader in specialty coffee and coffeemakers, announced that they will work together to strengthen social, economic and environmental development in coffee growing communities throughout Latin America and the Caribbean. Thu, 20 Oct 2011 14:15:00 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr111019.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr111019.html Washington The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator Dr. Raj Shah presented USAID's 2011 Global Development Alliance Excellence Award to 'Helping Babies Breathe (HBB).' Thu, 20 Oct 2011 09:15:00 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr111019_1.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr111019_1.html Worldwide The U.S. Agency for International Development today announced two new public-private partnerships in Kingston, Jamaica, designed to promote economic growth and increase educational opportunities for Jamaica's neediest people. Wed, 19 Oct 2011 14:04:00 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr111019.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr111019.html Worldwide Yesterday, Dr. Rajiv Shah, Administrator, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), addressed hundreds of World Vision staff members at their U.S. headquarters in Federal Way, Washington. Wed, 19 Oct 2011 10:11:00 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/ps111018.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/ps111018.html Worldwide At USAID, we welcome the initial news of the Phase 3 efficacy trial published today confirming the RTS,S malaria vaccine is safe and effective. The vaccine, as a new addition to our present package malaria control interventions, could result in further major reductions in severe malaria cases and deaths. Tue, 18 Oct 2011 18:11:00 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr111018.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr111018.html Colombia Ecuador The U.S. Agency for International Development and Kimberly-Clark Corporation, a global manufacturer of health and hygiene products, announced today that they will work together to improve maternal and child health in the Andean region, starting in Colombia and Ecuador. Tue, 18 Oct 2011 12:47:00 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr111017_1.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr111017_1.html Worldwide The US Agency for International Development (USAID) is supporting the development and evaluation of behavioral approaches to tackle household air pollution. Half of the world's population cooks with solid fuels on poorly functioning stoves or open fires, primarily using wood or other biomass. Mon, 17 Oct 2011 14:47:00 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr111017.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr111017.html Dominican Republic The U.S. Agency for International Development and Kraft Foods launched the Agency's Public-Private Partnership Week (October 17-21) by joining forces to support cacao farmers in the Dominican Republic. Mon, 17 Oct 2011 12:21:00 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr111014.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr111014.html Worldwide Today, in Atlanta, Georgia, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator Dr. Rajiv Shah delivered remarks at Morehouse College. Fri, 14 Oct 2011 17:00:00 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr111013.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr111013.html South Sudan On October 13, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), in partnership with Catholic Relief Services and its implementing partners Save the Children and Joint Aid Management, launched the Jonglei Food Security Program to support communities and the government of South Sudan in addressing the root causes of food insecurity throughout Jonglei State. Thu, 13 Oct 2011 17:20:00 http://www.usaid.gov/press/mediaadvisories/2011/ma111013.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/mediaadvisories/2011/ma111013.html Worldwide On Friday, October 14, USAID Administrator Raj Shah heads to Atlanta, Georgia to meet with leaders from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and to give a speech at Morehouse College. Thu, 13 Oct 2011 15:43:00 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr111012.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr111012.html Sudan Today, U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Deputy Administrator Donald Steinberg swore in Dr. Barry K. Primm as the new Mission Director for Sudan. Thu, 13 Oct 2011 08:43:00 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr111007_1.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr111007_1.html Worldwide USAID Feed the Future Deputy Coordinator for Development Tjada McKenna will travel to Des Moines, Iowa, during the week of October 10, 2011 to participate in events surrounding the World Food Prize (WFP) and Borlaug Dialogue international symposium. Fri, 07 Oct 2011 17:21:00 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr111007.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr111007.html Worldwide The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) through its Bureau for Food Security (BFS) has made great strides in fulfilling USAID's leadership role in the President's Feed the Future initiative. Fri, 07 Oct 2011 11:37:00 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr111006_1.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr111006_1.html Honduras Today U.S. Agency for International Development Deputy Administrator Donald Steinberg and President Porfirio Lobo Sosa of Honduras met to discuss bilateral and regional economic and citizen security issues. President Lobo is in Washington at the invitation of President Barack Obama. Thu, 06 Oct 2011 17:15:00 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr111006.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr111006.html Azerbaijan The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), Office in Baku on September 29th signed a grant agreement to collaborate on combating trafficking in persons and improving access to the justice system in Azerbaijan. Thu, 06 Oct 2011 15:15:00 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr111003_1.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr111003_1.html El Salvador On September 29, senior U.S. and Salvadoran officials continued discussions on an aggressive set of actions designed to increase economic growth in El Salvador. Mon, 03 Oct 2011 11:48:00 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr111003.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr111003.html Worldwide This morning Mandy Moore and Barbara P. Bush will join high-level officials from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) to discuss how less than one percent of the federal budget is saving lives, developing new markets for U.S. products and protecting our borders from infectious disease. Mon, 03 Oct 2011 10:58:00 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr110927.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr110927.html Worldwide As East Africa struggles with skyrocketing food prices and the region's worst drought in 60 years, the U.S. Agency for International Development, together with six partners, today announced a first-of-its-kind effort to invest $25 million in small and medium sized enterprises. Thu, 06 Oct 2011 11:54:00 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr110926_1.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr110926_1.html Russia A team of three from American University was selected the Washington winner of the first U.S.-Russia Codeathon, a weekend-long, trans-Atlantic gathering of volunteer computer programmers and civil society experts taking place in both Moscow and Washington, D.C. Mon, 26 Sep 2011 18:54:00 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr110926.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr110926.html Washington On September 26th, Mara Rudman joined the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) as the Assistant Administrator for the Middle East Bureau, having been confirmed by the United States Senate on September 13, 2011. Mon, 26 Sep 2011 11:54:00 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr110923_1.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr110923_1.html Worldwide On September 21, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the U.S. Department of State hosted a half-day conference that brought together 50 representatives from the private, academic, and not-for-profit sectors involved in promoting and spurring entrepreneurship around the world. Mon, 26 Sep 2011 11:24:00 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr110923.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr110923.html Bolivia Colombia Ecuador Peru On September 27 the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Smithsonian National Zoological Park, will host a photo exhibit and book launch in the Amazon Science Gallery of the National Zoo to celebrate achievements of the Initiative for Conservation in the Andean Amazon (ICAA). Fri, 23 Sep 2011 18:09:00 http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr110921_1.html http://www.usaid.gov/press/releases/2011/pr110921_1.html Worldwide At a high profile event during the UN General Assembly in New York, Dr. Rajiv Shah, head of USAID, and Andrew Mitchell, UK Secretary for International Development, highlighted a set of programs as bringing about a significant step towards achieving the Millennium Development Goals (MDGs). Wed, 21 Sep 2011 16:59:00