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USAID Assistance to Bolivia
WASHINGTON, DC 20523
PRESS OFFICE
http://www.usaid.gov/
Press: (202) 712-4320
Public Information: (202) 712-4810
2004-019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
May 25, 2004
Contact: USAID Press Office
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Resources | FY 2000
Actual | FY 2001
Actual | FY 2002
Actual | FY 2003
Actual | FY 2004
Current | FY 2005
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Total Program Funds
(In thousands of dollars) | $151,030 | $49,609 | $101,709 | $115,950 | $94,461 | $104,289 |
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Bolivia Program works to address regional and global issues of mutual concern, as well as infrastructure investments to establish sustainable farm-level production capacity and market linkages. USAID also has invested in programs to increase legal net household income, improve municipal planning capacity, social infrastructure and public health in targeted communities.
Development in the Chapare Region: USAID will provide 4,000 families with the training and grants to improve legal crop production, forestry and livestock, diversify income, reduce costs and increase employment. USAID launched a marketing campaign of legal products in the domestic and export market, which has resulted in the increase of fresh produce sales by 20-30%.
USAID's democracy and governance program will enhance the capacity of selected municipalities to respond to the needs of under-served communities. Leadership and business planning, as well as administrative and financial management will be strengthened, in addition to decision-making roles in the development of the region enhanced.
Development in the Yungas Region: USAID will increase legal crop production, sales and market access and will support the adoption of improved harvest and post-harvest technologies for coffee and tea. Low-cost forestry and agro-forestry practices will improve soil fertility, increase crop yields and promote sustainable use of forest resources.
USAID will continue to support Bolivia's voluntary coca reduction strategy through projects in communities that signed coca reduction and non-proliferation agreements. USAID will fund infrastructure projects such as bridges, road improvement, electrification, potable water, sanitation systems and health and education facilities.
Development Results:
- Through September 2003, 26,000 families received USAID-project assistance;
- Legal crops hectarage in the Chapare increased to 135,000 by December 2003;
- Over 5,000 families improved coffee harvest and post-harvest techniques, increasing their income by an average 38%;
- 149 kilometers (92 miles) of road maintenance was completed along with 27 kilometers (17miles) of road improvement;
- 5.4 kilometers (3.4 miles) of stone paving and the construction of six bridges was also completed;
- Forty small grant projects have been completed including: potable water systems, schools, and coffee post-harvesting plants;
- Seven of eight municipalities in the Yungas have been strengthened and;
- Through September 2003, 907 people received treatment for tuberculosis and 1,250 individuals were cured of Leishmaniasis.
Democracy Results:
- The Bolivian Code of Criminal Procedures moved to an oral accusatory criminal justice system that is significantly more transparent, efficient and participatory;
- Through USAID's support, trial time has been dramatically reduced, legislative capacity of Congress enhanced and the courts' capacity to monitor judicial performance and combat corruption has improved;
- 52 outreach mechanisms have been implemented under the Congressional component;
- USAID helped Congress implement 17 public hearings covering all nine departments;
- USAID assisted the women legislators' caucus pass the Domestic Workers law and the Free Rural Registration Law;
- Implementation of a local participation model has dramatically increased citizen participation in municipal governance, including budget meetings and other key decision-making forums;
- Four departmental municipal associations generate revenues that account for 20%-40% of their operating budgets;
- Municipal government transparency program led to 108 municipalities presenting current and accurate financial statements and;
- USAID assisted in creating 37 municipal websites and developing electronic systems for municipal procurement.
For more information about USAID's efforts in Latin America and the Caribbean, please visit our website at http://www.usaid.gov/locations/latin_america_caribbean.
The U.S. Agency for International Development has provided economic and humanitarian assistance worldwide for more than 40 years.
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