Fact Sheets

USAID's Tech Challenge on Atrocity Prevention

sgruber — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 14:49:39 +0000

USAID's Tech Challenge on Atrocity Prevention

In support of President Obama's strategy for atrocity prevention, USAID and Humanity United commit to issuing a Tech Challenge on Atrocity Prevention to support innovative ideas and best-in-class solutions to prevent mass atrocities.

Broadband Partnership of the Americas

sgruber — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:20:53 +0000

Broadband Partnership of the Americas

The Broadband Partnership of the Americas (BPA) is designed to improve access to broadband and the Internet and other communications technologies in the Americas. It will serve as a voluntary and flexible framework through which the governments of the Western Hemisphere, multilateral organizations, the donor community and the private sector can collaborate to increase access to broadband and the Internet across the Americas.

The Innovation Fund for the Americas

sgruber — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 15:22:20 +0000

The Innovation Fund for the Americas

Across the globe, the United States prioritizes investments in development innovations that are low cost and have the power to improve millions of lives. USAID's Innovation Fund for the Americas (IFA) seeks cost-effective breakthrough solutions to development challenges in Latin America and the Caribbean.

July 7-9 Tokyo Conference on Afghanistan

sgruber — Mon, 09 Jul 2012 13:57:19 +0000

July 7-9 Tokyo Conference on Afghanistan

Building on the decisions made in Bonn and Chicago, as well as the U.S.-Afghanistan Strategic Partnership Agreement, the United States joined over 70 partners in Tokyo to underline our continuing support for Afghanistan’s efforts to strengthen itself and provide a more peaceful, secure, and prosperous future for its people through the conclusion of the security transition in 2014 and into the Transformation Decade.

Haiti Mobile Money Initiative

sgruber — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 19:12:24 +0000

Haiti Mobile Money Initiative

The Haiti Mobile Money Initiative (HMMI) is a program launched in June 2010 that is jumpstarting the delivery of financial services by mobile phone in Haiti. The program offers incentive funds - a total of $10 million - to entities that offer mobile money services in Haiti. These awards included the first and second service providers to launch mobile money services, and reaching specific transaction milestones. HMMI is a partnership between the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and the U.S. government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).

USAID's Implementation Science Investment

vbutler — Tue, 07 Aug 2012 14:19:37 +0000

USAID's Implementation Science Investment

The first phase of the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) focused on reducing HIV mortality and morbidity as quickly as possible.While basic infrastructure for evaluation and monitoring of programs existed, the main priority of the emergency response was rapid scale-up of service delivery programs.To ensure long-standing, locally owned approaches to sustaining the monumental increases in the availability of HIV/AIDS services enabled by PEPFAR’s first phase, the second phase of PEPFAR focuses on increasing the sustainability, cost-effectiveness, and impact of HIV/ AIDS programs in those countries hardest hit by the epidemic.

Global Highlights: USAID Youth Programs

sgruber — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 14:10:08 +0000

Global Highlights: USAID Youth Programs

Brief descriptions of USAID's youth programs around the world.

Neglected Tropical Diseases

vbutler — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 14:00:06 +0000

Neglected Tropical Diseases

More than 1 billion people worldwide suffer from one or more painful, debilitating tropical diseases which disproportionately impact poor and rural populations, cause severe sickness and disability, compromise mental and physical development, contribute to childhood malnutrition, reduce school enrollment, and hinder economic productivity. Seven of these neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) can be controlled and treated through targeted mass drug administration (MDA). Treatment of at-risk populations for 4-6 years can lead to elimination or control of these diseases.

USAID in Russia

sgruber — Tue, 18 Sep 2012 17:36:45 +0000

USAID in Russia

Over the past two decades, USAID has provided assistance that has helped the Russian people improve public health and combat infectious diseases, protect the environment, develop a stronger civil society, and modernize their economy. As Russia has grown into a middle income country, the nature of USAID’s work has evolved beyond primarily providing technical assistance with a large focus on collaboration. By 2012, the majority of USAID’s engagement revolved around the promotion of an open and innovative society in Russia and a strengthened partnership between the U.S. and Russia. The work led to many breakthroughs and transformations described below.

The Power of 1% and Global Health: Saving Lives, Improving Economic Opportunity, Promoting Security

admin — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 22:02:17 +0000

The Power of 1% and Global Health: Saving Lives, Improving Economic Opportunity, Promoting Security

It's a question that business owners across the country are asking themselves every day. They want to make sure they're getting the most out of every dollar. It's an important exercise even in the best economic times. In tough times, it's critical. --Secretary of State, Hillary Clinton