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Archives for 2010
Armenia: USAID and Armenian Ministry of Economy Sign Two Assistance Agreements to Foster Armenia’s Economic Development and Health and Social Reform
At an official ceremony held in the Republic of Armenia Ministry of Economy on August 6, 2010, Minister of Economy Nerses Yeritsyan, U.S. Ambassador to Armenia Marie L. Yovanovitch and USAID/Armenia Mission Director Jatinder Cheema signed two Assistance Agreements under which the U.S. Government … [Read more...] about Armenia: USAID and Armenian Ministry of Economy Sign Two Assistance Agreements to Foster Armenia’s Economic Development and Health and Social Reform
Government of Canada Increases Humanitarian Assistance for Haitians Affected by the Devastating Earthquake
The Honourable Beverley J. Oda, Minister of International Cooperation, announced today that Canada would provide an additional $ 80 million in humanitarian assistance for Haiti. Today’s announcement brings Canada’s total response to a potential $ 135 million and involves contributions to the United … [Read more...] about Government of Canada Increases Humanitarian Assistance for Haitians Affected by the Devastating Earthquake
2010 Progress Report: Stress-Tolerant Rice for Farm Households in Africa and South Asia
Learn about IRRI's progress in the last year on their project to help develop and supply farm households in Africa and South Asia with new breeds of stress-tolerant rice. Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation … [Read more...] about 2010 Progress Report: Stress-Tolerant Rice for Farm Households in Africa and South Asia
Fortalecimiento del comercio justo en Venezuela
El programa apoya iniciativas productivas comunitarias mediante el diseño y ejecución de una estratégia de mercado y comercialización basada en los criterios de comercio justo y de desarrollo sostenido. Case Studies … [Read more...] about Fortalecimiento del comercio justo en Venezuela
New Report Details Training of New Dental Professionals to Ease Dental Care Crisis
Searching for ways to ensure dental care for millions living in dentist-shortage areas, the W.K. Kellogg Foundation today released a wide-ranging assessment of international and U.S. experiences training and deploying new types of dental health care providers who could be used to help fill gaps in … [Read more...] about New Report Details Training of New Dental Professionals to Ease Dental Care Crisis
Supporting a Sustainable Economy in Northern Sri Lanka
More than two decades of conflict have wreaked havoc on Sri Lankan society, particularly in the country's north, where fighting ended in May 2009. One of the goals of USAID's work in Sri Lanka is to help members of all ethnic groups rebuild their local communities and participate peacefully and … [Read more...] about Supporting a Sustainable Economy in Northern Sri Lanka
Ministers Cannon and Oda Welcome G-8 Report Confirming Canada Delivers on Development Commitments
Call for Proposals: Burma Project/Southeast Asia Initiative
The Burma Project/Southeast Asia Initiative welcomes proposals from organizations working to promote human rights, independent media, and civil society in the region. Open Society Institute: Available Grants … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals: Burma Project/Southeast Asia Initiative
Global Polio Eradication Initiative Launches 2010-2012 Strategic Plan for Interrupting Polio Worldwide
GENEVA -- In Geneva this Friday, a broad range of stakeholders will formally launch the new Strategic Plan 2010-2012 for eradicating wild poliovirus. Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Press Releases … [Read more...] about Global Polio Eradication Initiative Launches 2010-2012 Strategic Plan for Interrupting Polio Worldwide
