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- Solomon Islands, 04/07: U.S. Provides Emergency Assistance to the Solomon Islands
- Indonesia, 03/07: Indonesia
Sesame Street Unveils Muppeteers Behind-the-Scenes
- India, 03/07: U.S.
Co-sponsors Conference On Power Sector In South Asia
- Lebanon, 03/07: United
States Signs Memorandum of Understanding with Ministry of Education
to Upgrade Lebanese Public Schools
- Jordan, 03/07: Jordanian
Children Use Art to Express Their Rights
- Indonesia, 03/07: U.S.
to Provide $100,000 for Earthquake Victims in West Sumatra
- India, 03/07: USAID
Supports Education and Employment Summit
- Mongolia, 03/07: U.S. Assists Mongolian Cashmere Industry
- Afghanistan, 03/07: $218.6 Million Contract Awarded to Bolster Afghanistan's Public, Private Sectors
- Indonesia, 03/07: U.S. Provides Assistance to Earthquake Victims in Indonesia
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Program Areas in Asia and the Near East
This vast and diverse region
faces many challenges, including terrorism, instability, an
exploding youth population, high unemployment, corruption,
poor education systems, HIV/AIDS and environmental degradation.
USAID’s programs focus on:
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AgricultureTo address rural poverty and strengthen economies in the region, USAID invests in agriculture. Research has shown that higher incomes for farmers mean more money spent in rural areas, providing jobs and increasing the incomes of those who provide services and goods to farmers. This leads to higher living standards for rural areas. Read More
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![Photo of Neighborhood chiefs from one of the five subdistricts of the Babel Governorate in Iraq](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20080921094351im_/http://www.usaid.gov/locations/asia_near_east/images/sectors/dg/dg_neighborgood_chiefs_cropped.jpg) |
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Democracy and GovernanceUSAID programming in democracy and governance will bolster democratic institutions, strengthen US efforts to mitigate the appeal of extremist ideologies, help combat corruption and contribute to long term development across the region. Read More
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Neighborhood chiefs from one of the five subdistricts of the Babel Governorate in Iraq |
![Photo of a schoolgirl in the Philippines](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20080921094351im_/http://www.usaid.gov/locations/asia_near_east/images/sectors/ed/ed_afghanistan_cropped.jpg) |
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EducationEducation challenges in the ANE region vary widely from inadequately trained teachers and administrators to low levels of community participation, poor school governance, a lack of access to schools, outdated or irrelevant curriculum, a large number of out-of-school youth, and high illiteracy rates, particularly for females. ANE education programs focus on increasing equitable access to quality educational opportunities. Read More
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In the Philippines, USAID is mainstreaming peace education in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao |
![Photo of Afghan women working in a USAID-funded bakery](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20080921094351im_/http://www.usaid.gov/locations/asia_near_east/images/sectors/eg/econ_afghan_bakery_cropped.jpg) |
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Economic GrowthHigh poverty rates plague most of the Asia and Near East Region. This
is largely the result of slow economic growth, which, in turn, is the
result of poor economic institutions, limited access to technology,
high rates of unemployment and low rates of investment. USAID
undertakes economic growth programs in the region to help overcome
these problems. Economic growth is an integral part of U.S. foreign
policy goals.
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These women are part of a USAID program that provides work opportunities for women in Afghanistan. |
![Photo of a Cambodian community leader helping villagers identify their property boundaries](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20080921094351im_/http://www.usaid.gov/locations/asia_near_east/images/sectors/env/env_cambodia_community_leader_cropped.jpg) |
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EnvironmentThe continued social and economic development of the ANE region rests on responsible stewardship and sustainable use of its natural resources. The challenge is great – demands on natural resources and environmental systems are intensifying due to population growth, inequitable national policies, poverty and corruption. Read More
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In Cambodia, a community leader helps villagers identify their property boundaries to protect their property from illegal logging and poachers. |
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Integrating GenderUSAID integrates gender within its overall development strategies and
goals. It ensures that gender equity is at the core of all fields –
health, education, agriculture, economic growth and democracy and
governance. The Asia and Near East region has made enormous strides in
reducing gender inequity in school enrollments, reducing maternal and
infant mortality rates, increasing training and support for women’s
political and economic participation and improving literacy.
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USAID has been working to reintegrate ex-combatants from the Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF) into peaceful occupations. |
![Photo of a trained counselor providing family planning advice to women at a Sun Quality Health clinic in Nepal.](https://webarchive.library.unt.edu/eot2008/20080921094351im_/http://www.usaid.gov/locations/asia_near_east/images/countries/nepal/nepal_health.jpg) |
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Health & NutritionAbout half of the world's maternal and child deaths take place in the Asia and the Near East (ANE) region. HIV/AIDS is a growing threat and tuberculosis, malaria, and avian influenza remain a critical concern. Read More
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A trained counselor provides family planning advice to women at a Sun Quality Health clinic in Nepal. |
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