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Economic
Growth: Reactivation and Meeting the Needs of
the Poor
USAID
activities to promote economic growth and poverty
reduction are focused in two areas: providing
analysis and support for policy reforms that
will improve the investment climate and create
a policy environment conducive to growth; and
expanding access to markets and services for
small and micro businesses and producers.
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Environment:
Better Management of Watersheds, Forests, Protected
Areas
USAID’s
environmental efforts focus on improving sustainable
management of Honduras’ natural resources. USAID
provides assistance to NGOs that develop and
implement management plans for protected areas
and works with municipal governments to improve
management of forests under their jurisdiction.
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Municipal
Development: More Effective, Responsive Local
Government
USAID
funds a technical assistance program that helps
municipal officials deal effectively with the
demands and needs of their citizens. The nation
as a whole benefits from the resulting increase
in efficiency, reduction of the potential for
municipal corruption and increased citizen participation
in local government. USAID also supports municipalities
in their national push for decentralization.
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Health:
Sustainable Improvements for Families
USAID
supports health programs that impact child survival
rates, improve reproductive health and family
planning, increase use of practices to prevent
sexually transmitted diseases, including AIDS,
and improve prevention and control of malaria,
dengue and tuberculosis.
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Education:
Improved Access to Basic Instruction,
Vocational Skills
The
USAID-supported program EDUCATODOS specializes
in providing educational opportunities outside
the traditional classroom setting. USAID also
has taken an active role in the support of vocational
education centers in Honduras and in the promotion
of education reform efforts at the national
level.
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Democracy/Rule
of Law: Stronger Institutions , Respect for
Human Rights
The
USAID-supported judicial reform effort in Honduras
is laying the groundwork for greater respect
for the rule of law and improved functioning
of the judicial system, both essential elements
of the democratic governance. With USAID assistance,
the Judiciary has made important progress in
improving institutional effectiveness.
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