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Latest Press Release

USAID and the National Science Foundation (NSF) Expand PEER Global Researcher Program to New Countries and Development Challenges

Tuesday, September 11, 2012

The Partnerships for Enhanced Engagement in Research (PEER) Science program, a partnership between the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and the National Science Foundation (NSF), has issued a second call for proposals that includes new countries and special funding opportunities.

Pounds of Prevention – Focus on the Philippines

September 12, 2012 -- James Fleming, Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance

In this installment of Pounds of Prevention (PDF), we take a look at how one community in the Philippines-Mabitac-has reduced the negative impacts of floods, even in the midst of what occurred in August 2012. Through timely, concerted efforts, the municipal authorities and residents have turned...

Photo of the Week: Kangaroo Care

September 12, 2012 -- Blog Administrator

A new mother holds her baby close to her body as part of a Kangaroo care maternal and child health program in Paraguay.

Congressional Testimony

Testimony of Assistant Administrator for Africa, Earl Gast, Before the House Subcommittee on African Affairs

Testimony of Earl Gast, Assistant Administrator for Africa, before the House Subcommittee on Africa, Global Health, and Human Rights

Testimony of Mara Rudman, Assistant Administrator for the Middle East, before the House National Security, Homeland Defense, and Foreign Operations Subcommittee

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Telephone: 202-712-4320
FAX: 202-216-3524

Last updated: August 30, 2012

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