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The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) welcomes Professor Dean Karlan as the new Chief Economist. In this role, Professor Karlan will serve as USAID’s principal economist and top expert on economic policy and analysis.
At COP27, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) announced a suite of programs to advance gender-responsive climate action.
Today, USAID Administrator Samantha Power participated in events and meetings at COP27 in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt. Administrator Power joined the Director of the National Economic Council of the United States Brian Desse to launch the President’s Emergency Plan for Adaptation and Resilience (PREPARE) global Call to Action for businesses to make new, significant commitments to building climate resilience in partner countries.
Administrator Samantha Power, as co-lead with Special Presidential Envoy for Climate (SPEC) John Kerry on implementation of the President’s Emergency Plan for Adaptation and Resilience (PREPARE), announced today at COP27 a global Call to Action for businesses to make new, significant commitments to building climate resilience in partner countries.
Today, Administrator Samantha Power participated in events and meetings as part of COP27 in Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt to speak to the progress we have made over the last year in upholding our climate commitments and supporting our partner countries who are coping with the impacts of climate change.
Today at COP27, USAID Administrator Samantha Power reaffirmed USAID’s commitment to the Agriculture Innovation Mission for Climate (AIM for Climate) initiative, highlighting another installment of $43 million in line with AIM for Climate objectives. This investment will advance innovations for climate smart food systems to protect the yield and quality of crops and livestock from climate change, such as climate-responsive dryland grasses that can withstand reduced rainfall and improved maize varieties that produce higher yields in harsher conditions.
Today, Administrator Samantha Power concluded her multi-day visit to Lebanon with a series of meetings and events in Beirut.
Today in Beirut, Administrator Samantha Power announced USAID will provide $50 million for Lebanese and refugee students living in the country to attend the American University of Beirut (AUB), Lebanese American University (LAU), and Notre Dame University-Louaize (NDU).
Today at COP27, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) announced a suite of programs and targets to increase private investment in climate solutions and make progress on its COP26 commitment to mobilize $150 billion in climate finance by 2030. USAID is focusing on funding the most urgent needs in partner countries through expanding access to climate finance and increasing the number of financial institutions making climate investments.
Today, Administrator Samantha Power concluded her first full day of a multi-day visit to Lebanon. Following her arrival yesterday afternoon, she visited the National Museum of Beirut and learned about the government’s efforts to preserve Lebanon’s world-renowned cultural antiquities.
The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) announced 15 grants to higher education institutions to analyze the impacts of COVID-19 in eight countries around the globe. Selected researchers from USAID partner countries will receive awards of up to $70,000 each – for a total of over $870,000 in funding – and partner with scientists funded by other U.S. government agencies. South Africa’s Department of Science and Innovation co-funded five of the 15 COVID-19 research grants to additionally support these grantees.
Today in West Beqaa, Lebanon, Administrator Samantha Power announced $8.5 million in funding for Lebanon that will support 22 new solar-powered water pumping projects in Lebanon. These projects, which will be completed over the next two years, will serve more than 150 towns and villages and benefit over half a million Lebanese citizens and refugees by providing reliable access to water and decreasing operating costs and dependence on fuel to those who desperately need it.
The United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is providing more than $72 million in emergency food assistance to more than 650,000 vulnerable people in Lebanon, including refugees from Syria and other countries.
From November 8-10, 2022, Deputy Administrator Isobel Coleman will travel to Colombia to build on the U.S.-Colombia bilateral relationship and collaborate on shared priorities, including Venezuelan migrant integration; 2016 Peace Accord implementation; economic development; localization; and work with Afro-Colombian Indigenous Peoples, women, and youth. During her trip, the Deputy Administrator will meet with national and local government officials; civil society and private sector partners; journalists; and USAID Mission staff.
По лінії Агентства США з міжнародного розвитку (USAID), США додатково нададуть Україні 25 млн. дол. для підтримки вразливих верств населення під час суворої зими. Постійні обстріли російськими військами критичної інфраструктури та житлових будинків залишають українців без належного захисту перед зимовою холоднечею; очікується, що це призведе до зростання гуманітарних потреб – особливо серед тих, хто мешкають у зруйнованих будинках чи змушені були залишити свої домівки внаслідок конфлікту.
The United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is providing an additional $25 million to support vulnerable people in Ukraine during the harsh winter. Ongoing attacks by Russian forces on critical infrastructure and housing in Ukraine have undermined the civilian population’s ability to survive cold winter temperatures, which are expected to increase humanitarian needs, particularly among those living in damaged housing or who have fled due to conflict.
Administrator Power arrived in Lebanon today for a three-day visit focused on providing support to the Lebanese people, particularly those impacted by the country’s economic and humanitarian crisis, as more than half of Lebanese households are in need of some form of food assistance – a situation that has been exacerbated by Putin’s war against Ukraine. This also has a negative impact on the millions of refugees Lebanon graciously continues to host.
Administrator Power will travel to Sharm el-Sheik, Egypt on November 11-12, 2022 to attend the 27th United Nations Climate Change Conference of the Parties (COP27). While there, the Administrator will speak to the progress we have made over the last year in upholding our climate commitments and supporting our partner countries who are dealing with the impacts of climate change.
Today, Administrator Samantha Power signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) to renew and expand collaboration on global scientific and technological solutions over the next five years.
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Last updated: September 22, 2024
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