 |
 |
 |
 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
USAID Administrator Leads U.S. Delegation at Kosovo Donors Conference
On July 11, 2008, Director of U.S. Foreign Assistance and USAID Administrator, Henrietta Fore led the U.S. delegation at the international donors conference for Kosovo. The conference, held in Brussels, was hosted by the Commission of the European Union and chaired by the European Commission Balkans Director Pierre Mirel. Representatives from 37 countries and 16 organizations met and heard the Government of Kosovo’s plan and its anticipated funding gap. Kosovo Minister of Finance and Economy Ahmet Shala provided able leadership for the Kosovo delegation, playing a prominent role in the plenary session. Prime Minister Hashim Thaci, in his opening remarks, called upon donors to support Kosovo, a country with “new hope, new vision and new opportunity.
|
|
|
|
|
 |
Free e-mail service to announce new postings of news items, photos, reports, speeches and other useful information on the USAID Bureau for Europe and Eurasia website.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Europe and Eurasia
| Ag Fair Deals Total 1.5 Million Euros for Serbian Farmers |
 |
Thanks to support from USAID agribusiness and economic security projects, 13 Serbian agribusinesses and associations participated in the 75th International Agricultural Fair in Novi Sad—the largest event of its kind in Southeast Europe... Read More ...
Related Items: Serbia, Business Development |
|
|
| Senior Deputy Asst. Administrator Inaugurates New Georgia Headquarters |
 |
Celebrating 15 years of partnership with the Georgian people, USAID launched the opening of its new building on the embassy compound on July 23rd. US Ambassador Tefft, USAID Assistant Administrator Sean Mulvaney, USAID Senior Deputy Assistant Administrator for Europe and Eurasia Ken Yamashita, and the mayor of Tbilisi, Gigi Ugulava, gave remarks in the ribbon-cutting ceremony... Read More ...
Related Items: Georgia, Energy |
|
|
| Irrigation Rehab to Expand Fruit Crops in Southern Azerbaijan |
 |
In June 2008, USAID hosted the inauguration of a newly-completed irrigation system rehabilitation project in Tazakand, Astara. More than 100 people, including residents from two neighboring communities, representatives from CHF International and Astara Excom, gathered to celebrate the Tazakand community... Read More ...
Related Items: Azerbaijan, Infrastructure |
|
|
| Italy Joins Partnership to Develop Balkan Region |
 |
With the signing of a memorandum of understanding in Rome on July 17, Italy joined the U.S. and Greece in an innovative public-private partnership to stimulate sustainable economic growth, energy security, increased job opportunities, and overall stability in Southeast Europe... Read More ...
Related Items: Business Development, Energy, Infrastructure, Environment |
|
|
| Russian Judiciary Praises Decade of Cooperation with USAID |
 |
The USAID Judicial Reform and Partnerships Program held its final event on June 20, 2008 marking more than a decade of cooperation with the Russian judiciary. Since 1998, over 5,000 Russian and U.S. judges and court officials took part in program events... Read More ...
Related Items: Russia, Rule of Law |
|
|
| Serbian Newspaper Earns “Freedom of the Press” Award |
 |
On World Press Freedom Day 2008 (May 3), Serbian daily Danas was awarded the prestigious Concordia award in Vienna. Selected by a jury of the Austrian Press Club, Danas was recognized for extraordinary achievements in publishing in the service of the freedom of press and information... Read More ...
Related Items: Serbia, Democracy |
|
|
| Milestone Survey Reveals Azerbaijan’s Health Gains, Challenges |
 |
Azerbaijan’s State Statistical Committee presented findings from its first-ever Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) at a national conference in Baku on June 24, 2008. The 2006 survey was funded by USAID ($1.65 million), UNICEF ($50,000), and implemented by USAID partner MACRO and the State Statistical Committee... Read More ...
Related Items: Azerbaijan, Democracy |
|
|
| Macedonia Civil Society Flourishing with USAID Support |
 |
On June 6, 2008, the $5 million USAID Civil Society Strengthening Project (CSSP) marked the successful completion of its third year of working to make Macedonia’s civil society a more effective, influential, and permanent partner alongside government and business... Read More ...
Related Items: Macedonia |
|
|
| Renovated Belgrade Youth Center Plans for Opening Night |
 |
Located in the heart of Belgrade, the Youth Center serves as a venue for major cultural events targeted to the city’s youth, hosting over 700 events and over 180,000 visitors annually... Read More ...
Related Items: Serbia, Social Programs |
|
|
| August News Item 10 of 19 |
   |
| Exchange Helps Azerbaijan Official Translate Passion into Action |
 |
Elnur Kalantarov, Chief of Press Relations at Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Labor and Social Protection, has long advocated for social integration of at-risk youth and adults with special needs... Read More ...
Related Items: Azerbaijan, Social Programs |
|
|
| August News Item 11 of 19 |
|
| Law Students Teach Schoolchildren About Rights |
 |
In mid-June 2008, fifty law students who had led weekly classes for third- through tenth-graders in six cities throughout Azerbaijan graduated from USAID’s Street Law Program. The program, implemented through the American Bar Association’s (ABA) Legal Education Reform Program trains law students... Read More ...
Related Items: Azerbaijan, Education |
|
|
| August News Item 12 of 19 |
|
| MosBuild Expected to Generate 1+ Million Euros in Contracts for Firms |
 |
Eight Serbian companies report success from their first-ever participation in the International Building and Interiors Exhibition (MosBuild) in Moscow, one of the largest trade fairs in Russia... Read More ...
Related Items: Serbia, Business Development |
|
|
| August News Item 13 of 19 |
|
| 118 Russian Radio Stations Compete at Together Radio Festival |
 |
More than 250 radio professionals from 118 radio stations in 67 cities across Russia competed for recognition at Together Radio, the sixth annual festival for regional radio stations... Read More ...
Related Items: Russia, Democracy |
|
|
| August News Item 14 of 19 |
|
| Alchevsk Study Tour Learns Waste Management Best Practices |
 |
Ten Alchevsk residents recently returned from a U.S. tour sponsored by the USAID Community Connections Program, ready to help their hometown to implement the best waste management practices they’ve learned... Read More ...
Related Items: Ukraine, Environment |
|
|
| August News Item 15 of 19 |
|
| Continuing Education Advances Rule of Law in Azerbaijan |
 |
With the support of USAID and the U.S. Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), the American Bar Association Central European and Eurasian Law Initiative (ABA CEELI) held a Continuing Legal Education seminar for prosecutors and advocates on the Rule of Law and Judicial Independence on July 10 in Baku, Azerbaijan... Read More ...
Related Items: Azerbaijan, Rule of Law |
|
|
| August News Item 16 of 19 |
|
| USAID Partner Community in RFE Wins Quality of Life Contest |
 |
Topolevo, one of 16 communities receiving funding through USAID’s Community Development Support Program (CDSP), recently won first prize in a national contest for rural municipalities on healthy environment and quality of life... Read More ...
Related Items: Russia, Environment |
|
|
| August News Item 17 of 19 |
|
| Azerbaijan Strengthens Response to Avian Influenza |
|
On July 1-2, 2008, USAID hosted a National Integrated Desktop Simulation Exercise Seminar for Avian Influenza (AI) to enhance Azerbaijan’s preparedness and capacity to face AI outbreaks in animal and human populations... Read More ...
Related Items: Azerbaijan, Health |
|
|
| August News Item 18 of 19 |
|
| Survey Finds 70% Satisfied with Macedonia Court Services |
 |
A recent public opinion survey, conducted with the help of USAID’s Judicial Reform Implementation Project (JRIP), revealed that 70 percent of customers are satisfied with court services in Macedonia... Read More ...
Related Items: Macedonia, Democracy |
|
|
| August News Item 19 of 19 |
|
| Alchevsk Community Development Partnership Reports Progress |
 |
USAID and its partners supporting community development in the eastern city of Alchevsk held a conference on June 25, 2008 to review progress made over the past 10 months. The Alchevsk partnership began in September 2007 with the signing of a memorandum of understanding... Read More ...
Related Items: Ukraine, Social Programs |
|
|
|
|
|
Back to Top ^ |
|
 |
 |
Mon, 04 Aug 2008 17:29:09 -0500
|
|
|
|
