http://www.usaid.gov/press/missions/ Recent Asia Mission 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://vietnam.usaid.gov/?q=node/130 http://vietnam.usaid.gov/?q=node/130 Vietnam The U.S. government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is providing $250,000 to the International Federation of the Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies for relief efforts to aid victims affected by flooding from Typhoon Mirinae. Mon, 16 Nov 2009 12:45:00 -0500 http://vietnam.usaid.gov/?q=node/129 http://vietnam.usaid.gov/?q=node/129 Vietnam The United States Government is supporting Vietnam's provincial officials in a new a mass media and social mobilization campaign reaching out to three million farmers and others working in the local poultry trade to share best practices in preventing and controlling avian and human influenza. Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:47:44 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/pk/newsroom/news/health/091112b.html http://www.usaid.gov/pk/newsroom/news/health/091112b.html Pakistan Hospitals in the North West Frontier Province will be better equipped to treat trauma victims with today's donation by the U.S. government of approximately $430,000 worth of emergency medical supplies. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:51:38 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/Article.880.aspx http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/Article.880.aspx Afghanistan A new project through the Kabul Municipal Government is clearing out the waste in the Kabul River. More than 1,500 men and women have been recruited from provinces throughout the nation to clean 11 kilometers of the Kabul River in North East Kabul. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 13:07:53 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/pk/newsroom/news/health/091112a.html http://www.usaid.gov/pk/newsroom/news/health/091112a.html Pakistan U.S. Consul General Carmela Conroy, delivered remarks at the opening ceremony of the Second National Midwifery Conference in Lahore today. The conference, supported by USAID, is part of a two-year, $10.9 million program that provides critical training to midwives across Pakistan. Thu, 12 Nov 2009 10:19:04 -0500 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/page.php?page=article-14 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/page.php?page=article-14 Tajikistan U.S. Ambassador to Tajikistan, Ken Gross, concluded his two-day trip to Rasht Valley, where he visited U.S. Government assistance programs, and spoke with local officials and civil society representatives about the economic situation and development needs in the region. Fri, 06 Nov 2009 16:45:46 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/Article.866.aspx http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/Article.866.aspx Afghanistan The Ministry of Public Health and the Ministry of Finance launched a new Partnership Contracts for Health Service (PCH) program today after signing 16 contracts with 10 NGOs totaling approximately $72 million over two years to provide health services in 12 provinces. These services are supported by the United States Government through USAID. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:18:48 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/fa/Article.867.aspx http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/fa/Article.867.aspx افغانستان امروز وزارت های صحت عامه و مالیه، شانزده قرار داد به ارزش مجمومی 72 میلیون دالر را برای عرضه خدمات صحی در دوازده ولایت کشور برای مدت دو سال با 10 موسسه غیر حکومتی به امضا میرسانند. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:21:07 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/fa/Article.868.aspx http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/fa/Article.868.aspx افغانستان لمریز کال د لړم د میاشتې څوارلسمه نیټه:- نن د عامې روغتیا او مالیې وزارتونه په مجموعي ډول د تقریباً ۷۲ ملیونو ډالرو په ارزښت د ۱۲ لسو نا دولتي موسسو سره د شپاړسو قراردادونو دلاسلیک څخه وروسته د نوو ګډو روغتیایي خدمتونو د عرضه کولو پروګرام يې په لاره واچول ترڅو دغې موسسې ددوکلونو څخه په زیاته موده کې دافغانستان په دولسو ولایتونو کې روغتیايي خدمتونه ترسرته ورسوي. دغه خدمتونه دامریکی دمتحده ایالاتو نو ددولت لخوا دامریکا دمتحده ایالتونو دنریوالی پرتوالی پرمختیا اداری (یوایس ای آی دی) له طریقه حمایه کیزی. Wed, 04 Nov 2009 17:24:29 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/pk/newsroom/news/general/091103c.html http://www.usaid.gov/pk/newsroom/news/general/091103c.html Pakistan In her remarks today to the Forum for the Future, Secretary Clinton announced Civil Society 2.0, which will help grassroots organizations around the world use digital technology to tell their stories, build their memberships and support bases, and connect to their community of peers around the world. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:10:10 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/pk/newsroom/news/general/091103a.html http://www.usaid.gov/pk/newsroom/news/general/091103a.html Pakistan The Forum for the Future is a joint civil society initiative of the countries of the Broader Middle East and North Africa region (BMENA) and the Group of Eight (G8). It brings together leaders from government, civil society and the private sector to exchange ideas and form partnerships to support progress, reform, and expanded opportunities for the people of the region. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:15:14 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/pk/newsroom/news/general/091103b.html http://www.usaid.gov/pk/newsroom/news/general/091103b.html Pakistan Secretary Clinton delivered a major speech on November 3 in Marrakesh, Morocco at the Forum for the Future, an initiative of the countries of the Broader Middle East and North Africa region (BMENA), the G8 countries, and civil society and private sector groups. Tue, 03 Nov 2009 17:14:21 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/Article.863.aspx http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/Article.863.aspx Afghanistan Thousands of Afghan travelers to Saudi Arabia will have the opportunity to meet the vaccination requirements needed to enter the country thanks to a free vaccination initiative through the Afghanistan Ministry of Public Health. Sun, 01 Nov 2009 12:58:41 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/fa/Article.865.aspx http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/fa/Article.865.aspx افغانستان زرګونو افغانانو، چې سعودي عربستان ته سفرکوي خپل د اړتیا وړواکسین چې سعودي عربستان خاورې ته د ننوتو څخه دوړاندی باید ورته تطبیق شي کولای شي دافغانستان دعامې ورغتیا د وزارت په نوښت په وړیا توګه ترلاسه کړي. ددغه وړیا واکسینونو درانیولو لپاره مالي مرسته د متحده ایالتونود حکومت لخوا د متحده ایالتونو دنړیوالې پرمختیایی ادارې (USAID) له لارې او دیونیسف(UNICEF) لخوا برابر شوی ده. Sun, 01 Nov 2009 13:08:23 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/fa/Article.864.aspx http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/fa/Article.864.aspx افغانستان هزاران تن مسافرین افغانی که به کشور پادشاهی عربستان سعودی سفر مینمایند فرصت خواهند داشت تا از واکسین مورد ضرورت جهت داخل شدن به آن کشوراستفاده نمایند. از ابتکار واکسین که از طریق وزارت صحت عامه جمهوری اسلامی افغانستان براه انداخته شده است، اظهار سپاس می گردد. وجوه مالی برای واکسین رایگان از طریق مساعدت های حکومت ایالات متحده امریکا از طریق اد اره انکشافی بین المللی ایالات متحده امریکا (USAID) و از UNICEF صورت گرفته است. Sun, 01 Nov 2009 14:26:40 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/pk/newsroom/news/general/091030b.html http://www.usaid.gov/pk/newsroom/news/general/091030b.html Pakistan During her visit to Lahore October 29, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton participated in a ceremony elevating the U.S. diplomatic presence in Lahore from Consulate to Consulate General status. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:38:06 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/pk/newsroom/news/general/091030a.html http://www.usaid.gov/pk/newsroom/news/general/091030a.html Pakistan U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is conducting an official visit to Pakistan. In Islamabad today, the Secretary had a meeting with leaders from the North-West Frontier Province (NWFP) and the Federally Administered Tribal Areas (FATA) where she underscored American support for humanitarian and livelihood assistance, education, media and communications for people living in these areas of conflict. Fri, 30 Oct 2009 10:40:06 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/pk/newsroom/news/education/091029.html http://www.usaid.gov/pk/newsroom/news/education/091029.html Pakistan At a meeting with students at Government College in Lahore today, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton announced a $45 million American contribution to the Government of Pakistan's Higher Education Commission (HEC). Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:42:20 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/pk/newsroom/news/general/091029f.html http://www.usaid.gov/pk/newsroom/news/general/091029f.html Pakistan U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is leading an official visit to Pakistan. During her visit to Lahore today, the Secretary emphasized the desire of the U.S. government to broadly expand and deepen U.S. - Pakistan official and people-to-people relations, consistent with the democratic ideals of both nations. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:41:37 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/pk/newsroom/news/general/091029e.html http://www.usaid.gov/pk/newsroom/news/general/091029e.html Pakistan U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton is an avid supporter of using new technologies to create social networks that help people share important information and build understanding. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:43:25 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/pk/newsroom/news/general/091029c.html http://www.usaid.gov/pk/newsroom/news/general/091029c.html Pakistan During her meeting in Islamabad with Pakistani Prime Minister Yousef Raza Gilani yesterday, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton pledged $103.5 million in U.S. support for the Government of Pakistan's priority law enforcement and border security programs. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 11:36:00 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/pk/newsroom/news/general/091029d.html http://www.usaid.gov/pk/newsroom/news/general/091029d.html Pakistan U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton announced yesterday an American contribution of $85 million to the Government of Pakistan's Benazir Bhutto Income Support Program (BISP), that targets assistance to Pakistani women and families in need. Thu, 29 Oct 2009 10:44:05 -0500 http://vietnam.usaid.gov/?q=node/112 http://vietnam.usaid.gov/?q=node/112 Vietnam The U.S. government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is providing $150,000 to Save the Children to support relief efforts for victims of typhoon Ketsana. Thu, 22 Oct 2009 16:49:30 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/Article.850.aspx http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/Article.850.aspx Afghanistan With the assistance of the United States and other donor nations, the Government of the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan now has more control over the hiring and managing of technical advisors for its ministries. The United Nations Assistance Mission in Afghanistan (UNAMA) coordinated this effort with the donor community and assisted the Ministry of Finance in gathering support for its Civilian Technical Assistance Plan. Sun, 18 Oct 2009 14:32:17 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/fa/Article.851.aspx http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/fa/Article.851.aspx افغانستان به همکاری ایالات متحده امریکا و سایر کشورهای امداد رسان ، حکومت جمهوری اسلامی افغانستان حالا کنترول بیشتر بر تقرری و اداره مشاورین تخنیکی برای وزارت خانه های خویش را دارد. دفترهیت معاونت ملل متحد در افغانستان (یوناما) با جامعه امداد رسان در این عرصه هماهنگی نموده و با وزارت مالیه افغانستان در قسمت جلب حمایت برای پلان مساعدت تخنیکی ملکی این وزارت کمک نموده است. Sun, 18 Oct 2009 14:35:57 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/pk/newsroom/news/health/091017.html http://www.usaid.gov/pk/newsroom/news/health/091017.html Pakistan Mothers and children among hundreds of other sick and injured in some of Pakistan's most remote and conflict-ridden areas will have more rapid access to emergency medical services with today's donation by the U.S. government of 23 fully equipped state-of-the-art ambulances. Sat, 17 Oct 2009 12:11:21 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/pk/newsroom/news/general/091015.html http://www.usaid.gov/pk/newsroom/news/general/091015.html Pakistan The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is exploring innovative ways to channel development funds through Pakistani government agencies and public, private, and nongovernmental institutions, but has no plans to suspend any existing projects, Mission Director Bob Wilson said today. Thu, 15 Oct 2009 12:10:25 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/rdma/articles/press_release_847.html http://www.usaid.gov/rdma/articles/press_release_847.html Asia Tens of thousands of people in Thailand, Indonesia and the Philippines will benefit from the partnerships that were forged between water and sewage utilities at the 2009 WaterLinks Asian Regional Forum in Bangkok. Tue, 13 Oct 2009 12:02:18 -0500 http://indonesia.usaid.gov/en/Article.395.aspx http://indonesia.usaid.gov/en/Article.395.aspx Indonesia Today the USS Denver, an amphibious response vessel with helicopter and lift capabilities and the USS McCampbell arrived to help the earthquake victims in West Sumatra. Fri, 09 Oct 2009 12:17:54 -0500 http://indonesia.usaid.gov/en/Article.391.aspx http://indonesia.usaid.gov/en/Article.391.aspx Indonesia As part of its initial $3.3 million commitment to the Padang Earthquake Response Effort, the United States Government (USG) is immediately providing a $300,000 emergency grant to Mercy Corps International through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Sat, 03 Oct 2009 09:51:18 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/rdma/articles/press_release_836.html http://www.usaid.gov/rdma/articles/press_release_836.html Vietnam Expressing his condolences to the families of those affected by Typhoon Ketsana, U.S. Ambassador Michael Michalak today announced that the United States Government will provide $100,000 worth of disaster relief assistance to people affected by the storm. Fri, 02 Oct 2009 09:53:02 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/rdma/articles/press_release_835.html http://www.usaid.gov/rdma/articles/press_release_835.html Vietnam The United States Government today announced a $1.69 million environmental remediation project to support Vietnam in addressing Agent Orange/dioxin contamination at the Danang Airport. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 09:56:21 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/pk/newsroom/news/education/091001.html http://www.usaid.gov/pk/newsroom/news/education/091001.html Pakistan U.S. Consul General Karachi, Stephen Fakan today honored 52 Pakistani high school students selected to go to Washington, DC, for a two-week science and technology exchange program. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 10:07:24 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/Article.822.aspx http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/Article.822.aspx Afghanistan Today, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry opened the second provincial Central Business Registry Office in Mazar City of Balkh Province. The new office provides businesses with the opportunity to complete all steps of the registration process in one location. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 10:01:59 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/fa/Article.823.aspx http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/fa/Article.823.aspx افغانستان امروز وزارت تجارت وصنعت دفتر مرکزی دوم ولایتی ثبت اسناد تجارتی را در شهر مزارشریف ولایت بلخ گشود، دفتر جدید زمینه را برای تجار فراهم می نماید تا همه مراحل ثبت نام را در یک محل تکمیل نمایند. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 10:52:42 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/pk/newsroom/news/general/091001.html http://www.usaid.gov/pk/newsroom/news/general/091001.html Pakistan The Governments of United States and Pakistan today signed agreements worth $899 million in the areas of health, education, governance, and reconstruction from the 2005 earthquake. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 10:02:36 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/pk/newsroom/news/health/091001.html http://www.usaid.gov/pk/newsroom/news/health/091001.html Pakistan Good health represents a crucial quality of life that Pakistanis must possess in order to build a prosperous nation, U.S., Consul General, Stephen Fakan told assembled health experts meeting to identify and implement best practices in newborn and child health today. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 10:04:45 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/rdma/articles/press_release_833.html http://www.usaid.gov/rdma/articles/press_release_833.html Asia More than 15,000 fans cheered Australian pop star Kate Miller-Heidke and Nepal's hottest singers at a USAID-supported MTV EXIT (End Exploitation and Trafficking) in Pokhara, a lakeside town nestled in the foothills of the Himalayas. Mon, 28 Sep 2009 09:57:04 -0500 http://srilanka.usaid.gov/press_detail.php?press_id=26 http://srilanka.usaid.gov/press_detail.php?press_id=26 Sri Lanka The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), the development agency of the U.S. Government, sponsored two training programs to strengthen the ability of local officials to deliver services to Eastern Province residents. Mon, 28 Sep 2009 11:48:44 -0500 http://srilanka.usaid.gov/press_detail.php?press_id=27 http://srilanka.usaid.gov/press_detail.php?press_id=27 Sri Lanka The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) provided computers to help establish a computer training center and provide job skills training to youth in Jaffna. Fri, 25 Sep 2009 11:49:54 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/rdma/articles/press_release_831.html http://www.usaid.gov/rdma/articles/press_release_831.html Vietnam The United States will support Vietnam's efforts to combat avian and pandemic influenza with a three-year project. Funding during the first year will be $3.6 million. Wed, 23 Sep 2009 15:11:34 -0500 http://eastafrica.usaid.gov/en/Article.1247.aspx http://eastafrica.usaid.gov/en/Article.1247.aspx East Africa USAID/East Africa's Acting Regional Director, Larry Meserve, and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development's (IGAD) Executive Secretary, Eng. Mahboub M. Maalim, signed an agreement on September 22, 2009, that provides $500,000 additional resources to support regional conflict prevention and response in the Horn of Africa among pastoral communities through IGAD's Conflict Early Warning and Response Mechanism (CEWARN). Wed, 23 Sep 2009 16:05:42 -0500 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/page.php?page=article-780 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/page.php?page=article-780 Turkmenistan The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and Counterpart International in Turkmenistan (Counterpart) marked successful completion of the USAID-funded Turkmenistan Community Empowerment Program (TCEP) at a meeting in Ashgabat. Mon, 21 Sep 2009 10:28:05 -0500 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/page.php?page=article-782 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/page.php?page=article-782 Kyrgyzstan On September 8th, 2009 the World Bank Group released Doing Business 2010: Reforming through Difficult Times. The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is honored to have partnered with eight of the top-ten countries highlighted for reforms to make it easier for entrepreneurs to start and expand their businesses. USAID programs provided technical support to Rwanda, Kyrgyz Republic, Macedonia, Moldova, Colombia, Tajikistan, Egypt, and Liberia. Mon, 21 Sep 2009 10:37:38 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/rdma/articles/press_release_830.html http://www.usaid.gov/rdma/articles/press_release_830.html Asia They came, they heard, and they took home the message: Don't be a victim of human trafficking. Sun, 20 Sep 2009 10:21:01 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/rdma/articles/press_release_825.html http://www.usaid.gov/rdma/articles/press_release_825.html Vietnam The United States today announced additional support for Vietnam's pandemic control activities through a new $450,000 project designed to strengthen the role of civil society in combating influenza A/H1N1 and other threats. Thu, 17 Sep 2009 15:31:07 -0500 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/page.php?page=article-771 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/page.php?page=article-771 Kazkhstan The Central Asia Regional seminar and workshop “Multidrugresistant tuberculosis (MDR TB) case management and aspects of its ambulatory treatment” will take place in Almaty on September 21-24, 2009 года (Venue- hotel “Kazjol”, Gogolya str., b.127/1). Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:23:16 -0500 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/RUS/page.php?page=r_article-435 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/RUS/page.php?page=r_article-435 Казахстан 21- 24 сентября 2009 года в г. Алматы USAID проводит региональный семинар "Лечение больных мультирезистентным туберкулезом (ТБ МЛУ)" (место проведения: гостиница «Казжол», ул Гоголя,127/1). Цель семинара – ознакомить специалистов стран Центральной Азии с международными стандартами ведения больных ТБ МЛУ, рекомендованными ВОЗ, особенностями их амбулаторного лечения, а также обсудить лучшие практики этой работы в Центральной Азии. Tue, 15 Sep 2009 12:25:50 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/kh/documents/USAID_Hightlights_Sep-08-09.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/kh/documents/USAID_Hightlights_Sep-08-09.pdf Cambodia The United States and Cambodia signed amendments to two bilateral agreements on September 8 that will provide $34.8 million in 2009 funding from to support Cambodian priorities in health and education. The new funding brings to over $250 million that the United States has provided in support of health and education in Cambodia since 1999. Tue, 08 Sep 2009 12:13:58 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/fa/Article.801.aspx http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/fa/Article.801.aspx افغانستان محترم عمر زاخیلوال د افغانستان د مالیی وزیر د افغانستان د جمهوری دولت په استازیتوب او د امریکا د متحده ایالاتو د نړیوالی پرمختیا اداری په مرسته د روان کال د اوږی د میاشتی په ۱۷ مه نیټه د مالیی وزارت د خیبر په تالار کی د ۹۲ میلیونو ډالرو په لګښت د اقتصادی اصلاحاتو پروګرام پرانسیت. Tue, 08 Sep 2009 11:44:55 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/Article.799.aspx http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/Article.799.aspx Afghanistan On behalf of the Government of Afghanistan, Afghan Minister of Finance Omar Zakhilwal hosted the launch of a new US $92M economic reform program in partnership with USAID in Khyber Hall of the Ministry of Finance on September 8, 2009. Tue, 08 Sep 2009 11:57:19 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/fa/Article.800.aspx http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/fa/Article.800.aspx افغانستان جلالتمآب داکتر عمر زاخیلوال به نمایندگی از حکومت افغانستان میزبانی مراسم راه اندازی برنامه جدید اصلاحات اداری، به تاریخ 17 سنبله 1388 در تالار خیبر وزارت مالیه را برعهده داشت. Tue, 08 Sep 2009 11:58:19 -0500 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/page.php?page=article-767 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/page.php?page=article-767 Kazakhstan The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) announced today the swearing in of Andrew Sisson as the Agency's new mission director for the Central Asian Republics. Alonzo Fulgham, Acting USAID Administrator presided over the ceremony and administered the oath of office to Sisson. Thu, 03 Sep 2009 10:18:52 -0500 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/RUS/page.php?page=r_article-434 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/RUS/page.php?page=r_article-434 Казахстан Вашингтон, округ Колумбия. – Агентство США по международному развитию (USAID) объявило, что 31 августа был приведен к присяге новый директор Региональной миссии USAID в Центральной Азии – Эндрю Сиссон. Клятва Сиссона принималась исполняющим обязанности Администратора USAID Алонзо Фулгхэмом, который был почетным председателем церемонии. Thu, 03 Sep 2009 15:34:52 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/pk/newsroom/news/health/090903.html http://www.usaid.gov/pk/newsroom/news/health/090903.html Pakistan The U.S. government is helping to improve the capacity of the Pakistani health system to fight deadly diseases such as malaria by providing grants to train health professionals to control the spread of disease in collaboration with regional neighbors facing similar threats to the health of their nations. Thu, 03 Sep 2009 12:36:49 -0500 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/page.php?page=article-768 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/page.php?page=article-768 Tajikistan During August 3 - 7, 2009 USAID Regional Trade Liberalization and Customs Project (RTLC) as part of the Working Group under the Customs Service of the Government of Tajikistan on development and introduction of Single Administrative Document (SAD) had organized and supported the study tour to Russian Federal Customs Service (FCS) in Moscow. Thu, 03 Sep 2009 10:19:57 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/Article.786.aspx http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/Article.786.aspx Afghanistan On August 31, 2009, Ambassador E. Anthony Wayne launched a $21.5 million program that works in partnership with the Independent Administrative Reform and Civil Service Commission (IARCSC) to train more than 15,000 civil servants across all 34 provinces over the next 18 months in five core public administration functions. Mon, 31 Aug 2009 14:23:27 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/rdma/articles/press_release_813.html http://www.usaid.gov/rdma/articles/press_release_813.html Asia Chart-topping Australian pop star Kate Miller-Heidke today confirmed her participation in the MTV EXIT Live in Nepal concert tour which features Indian singer Sunidhi Chauhan and several of Nepal’s top artists. Sun,30 Aug 2009 10:24:22 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/Article.784.aspx http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/Article.784.aspx Afghanistan The United States Government and the United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) has started construction work on the Ghazi Boys High School and the Sardar Kabuli Girls High School in Kabul, Afghanistan. When completed in 2010, these USAID-funded schools will provide modern classrooms, laboratories, and other learning facilities for approximately 10,000 Afghan high school students. Sun, 30 Aug 2009 14:50:29 -0500 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/page.php?page=article-759 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/page.php?page=article-759 Turkmenistan On August 26, 2009, Counterpart International implementing the Turkmenistan Community Empowerment Program (TCEP) funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) conducted the meeting on the youth vocational training issues. Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:26:51 -0500 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/page.php?page=article-742 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/page.php?page=article-742 Tajikistan Tajik veterinarians gathered in Dushanbe today to discuss ways to introduce innovations in veterinary clinics and fieldwork. The press briefing and discussion were organized in honor of the return of Community Connections participants from three-week internships in Des Moines, Iowa. Wed, 26 Aug 2009 14:45:42 -0500 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/RUS/page.php?page=r_article-431 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/RUS/page.php?page=r_article-431 Таджикистан Сегодня в Душанбе собрались сотрудники ветеринарной службы для обсуждения путей внедрения инноваций в сферу ветеринарии. Данное мероприятие было организовано по поводу возвращения участников программы USAID «Связи сообществ», прошедших трехнедельную стажировку в городе Де Мойн штата Айова. Участники программы проживали в американских семьях, встречались с экспертами ветеринарии США и обменивались идеями по различным вопросам ветеринарной практики. Wed, 26 Aug 2009 15:43:34 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/pk/newsroom/news/general/090824.html http://www.usaid.gov/pk/newsroom/news/general/090824.html Pakistan The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) announced the launch of its new web site www.usaid.gov/pk today. With a dynamic new look, the new website design provides an overview of USAID/Pakistan's development activities in a user-friendly manner. Mon, 24 Aug 2009 09:51:09 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/rdma/articles/press_release_814.html http://www.usaid.gov/rdma/articles/press_release_814.html Asia Indian pop star Sunidhi Chauhan and Nepalese headliners Nima Rumba, Kranti Ale, and Nalina Chitraker will take a stand against human trafficking at a September 5 concert in Kathmandu, the first in a series of free “MTV EXIT Live in Nepal” concerts that will later be staged in Pokhara, Dharan, and Hetauda. Mon, 24 Aug 2009 10:23:05 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/rdma/articles/press_release_802.html http://www.usaid.gov/rdma/articles/press_release_802.html Vietnam Fifty Vietnamese students with disabilities this week began a 12-month software engineering and information technology management training program and 33 others with visual and hearing impairments enrolled for a three-month IT course under a initiative funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Thu, 20 Aug 2009 10:05:32 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/pk/newsroom/news/health/090820.html http://www.usaid.gov/pk/newsroom/news/health/090820.html Pakistan The United States government donated five ambulances to the districts of Mardan, Buner and Charsadda of the NWFP province. Fri, 20 Aug 2009 10:03:14 -0500 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/page.php?page=article-757 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/page.php?page=article-757 Tajikistan Maternal and child health is a challenge in Hissor, Tajikistan. Striving to improve family and community health, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and its partner, Mercy Corps, launched a Maternal and Child Health (MCH) program in this district. An opening ceremony was held at the Hissor Healthy Lifestyle Center on August 15th, 2009. Wed, 19 Aug 2009 14:52:27 -0500 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/page.php?page=article-754 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/page.php?page=article-754 Tajikistan The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) presented office equipment and furniture worth 23,000 USD to the Sughd Free Economic Zone in northern Tajikistan. This gift was made through the USAID Regional Customs and Trade Liberalization Project (RCTL), which is working to make it easier for businesses in Tajikistan to import and export goods. Wed, 19 Aug 2009 15:33:51 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/rdma/articles/press_release_786.html http://www.usaid.gov/rdma/articles/press_release_786.html Vietnam The United States Government has provided funding and technical assistance to support Vietnam's first hands-on training of officials specialized in preventing and controlling possible future outbreaks of diseases like the pandemic H1N1 influenza and avian influenza. Fri, 14 Aug 2009 15:26:52 -0500 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/page.php?page=r_article-428 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/page.php?page=r_article-428 Узбекистан 3 августа 2009 года в столице Узбекистана Ташкенте состоялась торжественная церемония открытия Учебного центра для лиц с ограниченными возможностями при Узбекском обществе инвалидов (УзОИ). Thu, 13 Aug 2009 16:02:34 -0500 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/page.php?page=article-756 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/page.php?page=article-756 Turkmenistan On August 7, the Turkmen Parliament, in partnership with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), Counterpart International, and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), hosted the "World Practices of Self-government" seminar. The seminar focused on the key principles of effective local governance and service-delivery, including budgeting and financing. Tue, 11 Aug 2009 12:52:52 -0500 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/RUS/page.php?page=r_article-12 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/RUS/page.php?page=r_article-12 Туркменистан Ашхабад, 10 августа 2009 года – 7 августа Меджлис Туркменистана совместно с Агентством США по международному развитию (USAID), Каунтерпарт Интернэшнл и Программой по развитию ООН (ПРООН) провели семинар «Местное самоуправление в мировой практике». Tue, 11 Aug 2009 16:38:50 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/kh/documents/USAID_Hightlights_Aug_11_09.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/kh/documents/USAID_Hightlights_Aug_11_09.pdf Cambodia USAID sponsored the first major conference on electoral reform since Cambodia's national parliamentary elections in the summer of 2008. Members of the government, opposition political parties and civil society attended the two-day event, which was held on August 11-12 at the Sunway Hotel in Phnom Penh. Tue, 11 Aug 2009 10:07:34 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/fa/Article.737.aspx http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/fa/Article.737.aspx افغانستان رئیس بانک مرکزی آقای عبدالقادر فطرت قبل از سفرش به ایالات متحده امریکا در جمعی از روسای بانک داری و مالی امروز اظهار داشت بانک داری از طریق موبایل که یک پروژه تسهیل شده توسط ایالات متحده میباشد، روش هایی را که تمام افغان ها در تجارت های دولتی و خصوصی بکار میبرند، تغیر خواهد داد. Tue, 11 Aug 2009 12:40:05 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/Article.736.aspx http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/Article.736.aspx Afghanistan Before embarking on a trip to the United States, Afghan Central Bank Governor Abdul Qadeer Fitrat told a group of Afghan banking and finance leaders today that developing mobile phone banking, through a project facilitated by the United States Government, will change the way all Afghans conduct private and public business. Tue, 11 Aug 2009 12:39:01 -0500 http://srilanka.usaid.gov/press_detail.php?press_id=23 http://srilanka.usaid.gov/press_detail.php?press_id=23 Sri Lanka The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has announced a new donation of $15 million (Rs. 1.724 billion) of food aid to support the early return of people displaced by the conflict in the North. Mon, 10 Aug 2009 15:51:47 -0500 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/RUS/page.php?page=r_article-11 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/RUS/page.php?page=r_article-11 Кыргызстан Иссык Куль – 7 августа: В начале августа Агентство США по международному развитию (USAID) провело семинар для ветеринарных и птицеводческих специалистов региона о снижении риска заражения вирусом высокопатогенного птичьего гриппа и повышении рентабельности птицеводческого предпринимательства в Центральной Азии. Fri, 07 Aug 2009 16:41:51 -0500 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/page.php?page=article-752 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/page.php?page=article-752 Kyrgyzstan The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) conducted in early August a training for poultry veterinarians and production management specialists of the region in reduction of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) risk for poultry operations and improving of profitability of the domestic poultry production. Fri, 07 Aug 2009 12:56:02 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/fa/Article.723.aspx http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/fa/Article.723.aspx افغانستان حامد کرزی رئیس جمهور افغانستان اولین بلاک 35 میگاوات برق دستگاه دیزلی را امروز در کابل افتتاح نمود که بصورت قابل ملاحظه ائی برق را به پایتخت و اطراف آن توسعه میدهد. وزیر انرژی و آب و سفیر ایالات متحده آقای آیکنبیری در این محفل هم اشتراک نموده بودند. Wed, 05 Aug 2009 12:37:46 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/Article.722.aspx http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/Article.722.aspx Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai opened the first 35 MW block of a 100 MW diesel power plant in Kabul today, significantly expanding power to the capital and surrounding area. Minister of Energy and Water Ismail Khan and U.S. Ambassador Karl Eikenberry also attended the ceremony. Wed, 05 Aug 2009 12:36:46 -0500 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/page.php?page=article-755 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/page.php?page=article-755 Tajikistan The USAID Community Connections Program provides an important opportunity for people from the United States and Tajikistan to work together to address common professional challenges while expanding their social and cultural understanding. Thu, 30 Jul 2009 15:30:46 -0500 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/RUS/page.php?page=r_article-8 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/RUS/page.php?page=r_article-8 Таджикистан финансируемая USAID, предоставляет широкую возможность американскому народу и народу Таджикистана работать совместно в решении общих профессиональных вопросов и вместе с тем обогатить свои социальные и культурные взаимоотношения. Thu, 30 Jul 2009 15:38:54 -0500 http://indonesia.usaid.gov/en/Article.376.aspx http://indonesia.usaid.gov/en/Article.376.aspx Indonesia A seminar held today at the National Development Planning Agency (Bappenas) entitled, "Achieving Legal Certainty through Regulatory Reform," highlighted the necessity of regulatory reforms in Indonesia. Thu, 30 Jul 2009 10:31:30 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/rdma/articles/press_release_777.html http://www.usaid.gov/rdma/articles/press_release_777.html Vietnam Communes in Can Tho and Hung Yen Provinces recently demonstrated their ability to recognize and respond to the threat of avian and pandemic influenza in humans and poultry through simulations of outbreaks in their communities. Tue, 28 Jul 2009 09:23:20 -0500 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/page.php?page=article-743 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/page.php?page=article-743 Kazakhstan On July 20-24, 2009 the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) organized a training course for the specialists of the Accounts Committee and Revision Committees of Maslikhats on practical aspects of performance audit. Mon, 27 Jul 2009 15:33:36 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/kh/documents/USAID_Hightlights_July_24_09.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/kh/documents/USAID_Hightlights_July_24_09.pdf Cambodia Over 69,000 young people attended a U.S.-funded Youth Festival at Kampong Cham's football stadium on July 18-19. The Kampong Cham event was the final in a series of eight Youth Festivals held since April 2006, attracting a total of 142,000 youth in provinces throughout the country. Fri, 24 Jul 2009 12:50:09 -0500 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/page.php?page=article-735 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/page.php?page=article-735 Turkmenistan Today, a group of four specialists from the Central Bank of Turkmenistan and its regional branches completed a one-week study tour to the National Bank of Kazakhstan, organized by USAID's Project for Economic Reforms to Enhance Competitiveness. Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:36:11 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/rdma/articles/press_release_763.html http://www.usaid.gov/rdma/articles/press_release_763.html Vietnam Bamboo furniture producer, the Grass Company Limited, on July 17 formally agreed with farmers in Da Teh district to invest in planting Tam Vong bamboo while helping protect the environment with the support of a U.S. Government conservation program. Mon, 20 Jul 2009 09:24:47 -0500 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/RUS/page.php?page=r_article-427 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/RUS/page.php?page=r_article-427 Туркменистан сегодня Проект ПОТЕНЦИАЛ, финансируемый Агентством США по международному развитию (USAID), совместно с Министерством здравоохранения и медицинской промышленности Туркменистана начал курс по проведению противорецидивной работы среди наркопотребителей. Fri, 17 Jul 2009 15:45:52 -0500 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/page.php?page=article-758 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/page.php?page=article-758 Tajikistan Ambassador Tracey Ann Jacobson and Deputy Minister of Health Azamjon Mirzoev opened the closeout discussion of the results and successes from the U.S. Agency for International Development's (USAID) CAPACITY project. Wed, 15 Jul 2009 15:22:27 -0500 http://srilanka.usaid.gov/press_detail.php?press_id=20 http://srilanka.usaid.gov/press_detail.php?press_id=20 Sri Lanka A donation from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), consisting of US$14 million (Rs.1, 600 million) worth of food supplies, has been warmly hailed by the United Nations World Food Programme. WFP said that the much-needed food commodities will be distributed to displaced and conflict-affected people in northern Sri Lanka who are currently accommodated in temporary welfare villages Tue, 14 Jul 2009 10:09:02 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/Article.708.aspx http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/Article.708.aspx Afghanistan Today, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry opened the first provincial Central Business Registry Office in Jalalabad City, Nangarhar Province. The new office provides businesses with the opportunity to complete all steps of the registration process in one location. Mon, 13 Jul 2009 09:53:07 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/fa/Article.709.aspx http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/fa/Article.709.aspx افغانستان امروز وزیر تجارت و صنایع دفترساحوی اداره مرکزی ثبت تجارت افغانستان را درشهر جلال آباد ولایت ننگرهار افتتاح نمود. این دفتر جدید برای تجاران فرصت را فراهم میسازد تا آنها تمام مراحل خود را جهت پروسه ثبت در یک موقعیت تکمیل نمایند. Mon, 13 Jul 2009 09:55:14 -0500 http://srilanka.usaid.gov/press_detail.php?press_id=21 http://srilanka.usaid.gov/press_detail.php?press_id=21 Sri Lanka An economic growth program funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and focused on improving livelihoods and business opportunities in the East launched its official website at www.core.lk. Wed, 08 Jul 2009 10:00:33 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/Article.702.aspx http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/Article.702.aspx Afghanistan Today, the Supreme Council of Water Affairs Management of Afghanistan convened the 2009 Water Resource Management Conference in Kabul. Held in partnership with the U.S. Government, the three-day event provided a forum for stakeholders to discuss the opportunities and challenges of sustainable development and water resource management in Afghanistan. Tue, 07 Jul 2009 15:21:32 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/fa/Article.703.aspx http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/fa/Article.703.aspx افغانستان امروز شورای عالی اموراداره و کنترول آب افغانستان کنفرانس کنترول و اداره منابع آب سال 2009 را در کابل برگزار نمود. این کنفرانس سه روزه که با مشارکت دولت ایالات متحده امریکا برگزار شد برای شرکا کاری زمینه بحث در مورد فرصت ها و چالش های موجود در مورد انکشاف پایدار منابع آب در افغانستان را فراهم نمود. Tue, 07 Jul 2009 15:17:39 -0500 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/page.php?page=article-747 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/page.php?page=article-747 Turkmenistan Today, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has started a training course on econometrics for Turkmen economic and banking sector specialists. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:35:40 -0500 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/page.php?page=article-746 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/page.php?page=article-746 Tajikistan USAID Project Save the Children distributed Hygiene Kits to 386 households whose homes were destroyed or severely damaged by mudslides in Khuroson District. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:52:43 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/kh/documents/USAID_Hightlights_July_01_09.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/kh/documents/USAID_Hightlights_July_01_09.pdf Cambodia Chhem Pe, a 19-year-old high school student from Siem Reap, won the fifth season of the Youth Leadership Challenge television show on Wednesday, July 1. Pe became the youngest winner in the competition's history when he beat Kem "Emmy" Sotheathangdy, a 22-year-old student from Battambang. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:49:20 -0500 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/page.php?page=article-748 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/page.php?page=article-748 Kazakhstan The Ministry of Health RK, the Kazakhstan Association of Family Physicians, and the Almaty Post-Graduate Institute for Physicians along with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and its project ZdravPlus held the first conference of family physicians on June 17-18 in Almaty. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:53:40 -0500 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/RUS/page.php?page=r_article-424 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/RUS/page.php?page=r_article-424 Кыргызстан За внешней размеренностью жизни в муниципалитетах Кыргызстана иногда скрывается большой комплекс проблем, которые ежедневно требуют своего решения. В этой ситуации органы местного самоуправления (МСУ) перестают пассивно ждать помощи от государства. Вместо этого они обращаются к своему населению и сообща ищут способы решения проблем во всех сферах жизни. Wed, 01 Jul 2009 16:04:23 -0500 http://indonesia.usaid.gov/en/Article.372.aspx http://indonesia.usaid.gov/en/Article.372.aspx Indonesia The U. S. and Indonesian Governments today signed a debt-for-nature swap agreement under the Tropical Forest Conservation Act that will reduce Indonesia's debt payments to the U.S. by nearly $30 million over eight years. In return, the Government of Indonesia will commit these funds to support grants to protect and restore the country's tropical forests. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:15:17 -0500 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/RUS/page.php?page=r_article-423 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/RUS/page.php?page=r_article-423 Казахстан 30 июня 2009 года состоялось заседание, посвященное завершению совместной программы Агентства США по международному развитию (USAID) и организации Проект ХОУП по борьбе с туберкулезом. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 16:08:06 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/Article.687.aspx http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/Article.687.aspx Afghanistan Today, U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan Karl Eikenberry and Ambassador-at-Large for Global Women’s Issues Melanne Verveer announced the start of the Ambassador’s small grants program to support gender equality in Afghanistan. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 16:54:25 -0500 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/page.php?page=article-721 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/page.php?page=article-721 Turkmenistan The Turkmen National Institute for Democracy and Human Rights under the President of Turkmenistan, Counterpart International, and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) hosted a roundtable on local governance on June 23 in Ashgabat. The roundtable focused on the findings of the Turkmen government officials from their recent USAID-funded study tour to the United States to study the US local governance experience. Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:30:37 -0500 http://indonesia.usaid.gov/en/Article.370.aspx http://indonesia.usaid.gov/en/Article.370.aspx Indonesia Opportunities to finance clean energy projects drew more than 100 industry experts and investors to today's Indonesia Clean Energy Investor Forum. The forum showcased projects from a competition sponsored by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the Private Finance Advisory Network (PFAN). Thu, 25 Jun 2009 16:17:12 -0500 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/page.php?page=article-717 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/page.php?page=article-717 Turkmenistan Today, the United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development's (USAID) CAPACITY project, jointly with the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), opened a new "Drop-In" Center for HIV prevention among drug abusers in Ashgabat. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:26:42 -0500 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/RUS/page.php?page=r_article-419 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/RUS/page.php?page=r_article-419 Казахстан 22-23 июня 2009 года в конференц-зале гостинице «Алматы» состоится круглый стол с участниками внешнеэкономической деятельности, ассоциациями и бизнес-сообществом по обсуждению положений третьей версии проекта Таможенного кодекса Республики Казахстан. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:44:24 -0500 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/page.php?page=article-705 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/page.php?page=article-705 Turkmenistan The first cohort of Turkmen university professors of economics and finance subjects have recently completed the first in a series of accounting courses, supported by USAID's Economic Reforms to Enhance Competitiveness Project, and have successfully passed their first exams as part of a certification program. Exam results for the "Financial Accounting-1" course reveal that 11 out of 20 test takers scored more than the passing threshold of 75 points, which is considered a very good passing rate. Tue, 23 Jun 2009 14:31:46 -0500 http://indonesia.usaid.gov/en/Article.369.aspx http://indonesia.usaid.gov/en/Article.369.aspx Indonesia USAID announced a plan to help Indonesia develop sanitation and waste water practices that will benefit an additional 200,000 people over the next five years. During the IndoWater seminar held at the Jakarta Convention Center, USAID reaffirmed its commitment to assist both the Ministry of Health's community-based diarrhea prevention campaign known as STBM, and a BAPPENAS-led sanitation initiative. Thu, 18 Jun 2009 16:22:05 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/pk/mission/news/news_releases/general/06-17-09_general.doc http://www.usaid.gov/pk/mission/news/news_releases/general/06-17-09_general.doc Pakistan U.S. Ambassador Anne W. Patterson visited the Anbar Elementary College Camp in Swabi District, where approximately 2,500 displaced persons are currently residing. During her visit, the Ambassador delivered school supplies for more than 500 displaced children receiving instruction at the school. Wed, 17 Jun 2009 11:16:35 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/rdma/articles/press_release_701.html http://www.usaid.gov/rdma/articles/press_release_701.html China Film stars Zhang Hanyu, Yuan Quan and Su You Peng said their concern about young people being duped by human traffickers compelled them to record the Mandarin version of Intersection, an edgy, animated film about trafficking and sexual exploitation. Intersection is produced by the MTV Foundation with support from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). Wed, 17 Jun 2009 10:19:58 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/rdma/articles/press_release_703.html http://www.usaid.gov/rdma/articles/press_release_703.html Philippines MTV and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) today announced a nationwide campaign to fight human trafficking. The drive starts with a free "MTV EXIT Live in Manila" concert at 6 p.m. May 22 at the Mall of Asia Concert Grounds. Mon, 15 Jun 2009 10:22:55 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/kh/documents/USAID_Hightlights_June_12_09.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/kh/documents/USAID_Hightlights_June_12_09.pdf Cambodia USAID supported a conference on the future of the Cambodian garment industry that drew members of the private sector, unions and the government. The conference took place on Friday, June 12, at the Sunway Hotel in Phnom Penh. Fri, 12 Jun 2009 16:11:27 -0500 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/page.php?page=article-740 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/page.php?page=article-740 Turkmenistan This week, the United States, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), took another step in support of Turkmenistan's effort to meet international standards. Thu, 11 Jun 2009 15:24:38 -0500 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/RUS/page.php?page=r_article-418 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/RUS/page.php?page=r_article-418 Туркменистан На этой неделе Соединенные Штаты Америки через Агентство США по международному развитию (USAID) сделали еще один шаг для оказания поддержки усилиям Туркменистана в достижении международных стандартов. Thu, 11 Jun 2009 12:04:37 -0500 http://timor-leste.usaid.gov/newsroom/newsroom_NR2009-06-10.htm http://timor-leste.usaid.gov/newsroom/newsroom_NR2009-06-10.htm Timor-Leste The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and ConocoPhillips signed today a memorandum of understanding to replicate the state-of-the-art greenhouse technology, currently showcased in Lequitura in the highland district of Aileu, in two more locations in Timor-Leste. Wed, 10 Jun 2009 17:06:30 -0500 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/page.php?page=article-736 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/page.php?page=article-736 Tajikistan Tajik President Emomali Rahmon signed amendments to laws on bankruptcy, joint stock companies and a new Law on state registration of legal entities and individual entrepreneurs that will significantly improve the processes of business registration and bankruptcy and provide enhanced shareholder investment protections. Tue, 09 Jun 2009 16:00:58 -0500 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/RUS/page.php?page=r_article-414 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/RUS/page.php?page=r_article-414 Таджикистан Президент Таджикистана подписал изменения и дополнения в Законы РТ «О несостоятельности (банкротстве)», «Об акционерных обществах» и новый Закон РТ «О государственной регистрации юридических лиц и индивидуальных предпринимателей», которые значительно улучшат процесс регистрации бизнеса, прохождения банкротства и обеспечат улу чшение защиты прав инвесторов. Tue, 09 Jun 2009 12:24:27 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/kh/documents/USAID_Hightlights_June_09_09.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/kh/documents/USAID_Hightlights_June_09_09.pdf Cambodia USAID provided close to $500,000 worth of medical equipment to Phnom Penh's Sihanouk Hospital Center of HOPE this week. The 85 pieces of equipment will support the life-saving treatment and diagnosis of patients, including the 3,000 HIV-positive patients under the hospital's care. Tue, 09 Jun 2009 16:21:34 -0500 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/page.php?page=article-737 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/page.php?page=article-737 Turkmenistan On June 8-11, 2009, the CAPACITY project funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) jointly with the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan will provide a workshop on HIV education for intravenous drug users. Tue, 09 Jun 2009 15:30:26 -0500 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/RUS/page.php?page=r_article-415 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/RUS/page.php?page=r_article-415 Туркменистан С 8 по 11 июня 2009 г. проект ПОТЕНЦИАЛ, финансируемый Агентством США по международному развитию (USAID), совместно с Министерством здравоохранения и медицинской промышленности Туркменистана, организует семинар по ВИЧ-образованию среди потребителей инъекционных наркотиков (ПИН). Tue, 09 Jun 2009 12:09:21 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/rdma/articles/press_release_682.html http://www.usaid.gov/rdma/articles/press_release_682.html Vietnam In both Danang and Washington, D.C., U.S. Government officials engaged with counterparts, U.S. Congressional representatives and others to discuss ongoing efforts by the United States, Vietnam and multilateral partners to address issues related to Agent Orange. Fri, 05 Jun 2009 10:26:39 -0500 http://indonesia.usaid.gov/en/Article.367.aspx http://indonesia.usaid.gov/en/Article.367.aspx Indonesia Today the Ministry of Communication and Information introduced a Manual on Freedom of Information to explain to various government agencies how to implement the Freedom of Information Law that was passed in April 2008. Wed, 03 Jun 2009 17:10:30 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/Article.674.aspx http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/Article.674.aspx Afghanistan On June 3, 2009, the United States, in partnership with the Afghan Ministry of Transportation and Civil Aviation (MoTCA), opened Lashkar Gah's Bost Airstrip in Helmand Province. Bost is the only completely civilian airstrip in Southern Afghanistan and is the catalyst for re-establishing commercial air service in Helmand. Wed, 03 Jun 2009 16:28:26 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/fa/Article.675.aspx http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/fa/Article.675.aspx افغانستان به تاریخ 3 ماه جون سال 2009، ایالات متحده در مشارکت با وزارت ترانسپورت و هوانوردی ملکی (MoTCA) خط نشست و برخاست بوست لشکرگاه را در ولایت هلمند افتتاح نمودند. Wed, 03 Jun 2009 10:22:03 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/Article.673.aspx http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/Article.673.aspx Afghanistan Afghanistan's National Environment Protection Agency (NEPA) announced today the establishment of the country's first protected species list. The list, which includes 33 threatened and endangered species in Afghanistan, is the first designation in a series that will take place over the next year. Wed, 03 Jun 2009 16:49:51 -0500 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/page.php?page=article-724 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/page.php?page=article-724 Tajikistan On May 29, 2009, in Dushanbe, Dr. Abumuslim Temurov, Head of the Dushanbe City Health Administration Mrs. Kimmatgul Aliberdieva, representative of the State committee on women's and family's affairs and representative of United States Agency for International Development (USAID)presented awards to winners of the second annual "Dushanbe's Best Mother" contest that devoted to the World Children's Day. Tue, 02 Jun 2009 16:03:50 -0500 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/RUS/page.php?page=r_article-413 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/RUS/page.php?page=r_article-413 Таджикистан 29 мая 2009 года в Душанбе начальник управления здравоохранения Хукумата города Душанбе доктор Абумуслим Тимуров, представитель Комитета по делам женщин и семьи при правительстве Республики Таджикистан Алибердыева Кимматгуль и представитель Агенства США по международному развитию (USAID) председательствовали на церемонии присуждения призов второго ежегодного конкурса «Лучшая мама», приуроченного к Всемирному дню защиты детей. Tue, 02 Jun 2009 12:46:55 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/kh/documents/USAID_Hightlights_May_29_09.pdf http://www.usaid.gov/kh/documents/USAID_Hightlights_May_29_09.pdf Cambodia Teams from seven Cambodian law schools competed for the honor of national champion at the Third Annual Cambodian Mock Trial Competition on May 27-29. The team from Paññāsāstra University won the event, which was sponsored by USAID. Fri, 29 May 2009 16:44:08 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/rdma/articles/press_release_670.html http://www.usaid.gov/rdma/articles/press_release_670.html Vietnam The United States Government has doubled its funding for environmental health and remediation in Vietnam, from $3 million to $6 million. Fri, 29 May 2009 10:39:18 -0500 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/page.php?page=article-719 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/page.php?page=article-719 Kyrgyzstan USAID and the Kyrgyz Investment and Credit Bank (KICB) are pleased to announce an innovative, new project - the Student Loan Program - that aims to increase access to high-quality education for prospective students and access to better qualified graduates for prospective employers. Thu, 28 May 2009 16:06:49 -0500 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/RUS/page.php?page=r_article-412 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/RUS/page.php?page=r_article-412 Кыргызстан Агентство США по международному развитию (USAID) и Кыргызский инвестиционно-кредитный банк (КИКБ) рады сообщить о начале нового инновационного проекта – Программа студенческих займов – которая нацелена на расширение доступа к высококачественному образованию для будущих студентов и будущих работодателей к услугам квалифицированных выпускников. В рамках данной программы USAID создал фонд гарантии займов через Агентство развития кредитования, который обеспечит гарантии на 50% студенческих займов. КИКБ будет предоставлять займы студентам высших учебных заведений (ВУЗ), а также с возможной работой со специальными учебными заведениями (СУЗ) в будущем. Thu, 28 May 2009 13:06:47 -0500 http://www.usaid.gov/rdma/articles/press_release_666.html http://www.usaid.gov/rdma/articles/press_release_666.html Vietnam The United States is providing Vietnam with 4,000 sets of personal protective equipment and 100 boxes of biodegradable powder -- enough to produce over 20,000 liters of disinfectant to help animal health workers respond quickly to potential new outbreaks of avian or H1N1 influenza. Wed, 27 May 2009 10:48:22 -0500 http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/Article.667.aspx http://afghanistan.usaid.gov/en/Article.667.aspx Afghanistan An estimated 50,000 people participated in the Kabul International Fresh Fruit and Vegetable AgFair on May 20-22 to celebrate Afghanistan's fast-growing agricultural sector and forge business deals that capitalize on the country's abundance of fresh produce ranging from pomegranates and grapes to cauliflower and spinach. Sat, 23 May 2009 09:57:36 -0500 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/page.php?page=article-716 http://centralasia.usaid.gov/page.php?page=article-716 Kazakhstan On May 19, Chargé D’affaires of the U.S. Embassy in Kazakhstan, Kevin Milas, attended an open field day at the Alipov-T farm in the Talgar Region just outside of Almaty. Thu, 21 May 2009 16:12:11 -0500