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Introduction to USAID
Pakistan
USAID returned to Pakistan
in July 2002 after seven years, as part of the United
States Government’s commitment to help Pakistan
in the fight on global terrorism. The new USAID office
is located inside the U.S. Embassy in Islamabad. The program
is focused on four areas: education, governance, health
and economic growth. To date, USAID has signed four
agreements (called Strategic Objective Agreements) with
the Government of Pakistan for those sectors, totaling
$306 million in commitments. All USAID funds are grant
funds. USAID operations are severely constrained by the
security situation in Pakistan. Staff and office space
are very limited. USAID has adapted to this situation
in several ways. It is staying focused on four areas,
outsourcing some USAID functions to private firms, using
Pakistani organizations as much as possible to implement
its programs and partnering with other donors wherever
possible... more>> |
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| Events |
USAID-funded training for 63 women doctors and health workers for care of women and children
July 15, 2004, Islamabad |
Graduation ceremony of USAID-funded training course organized by the Green Star Social Marketing program
May 14, 2004, Islamabad, Pakistan |
| Press Releases |
US Ambassador Meets with Senate Chairman to Outline US Assistance
Islamabad, July 22, 2004 |
Ambassador Powell Salutes Pakistani Teachers enroute to America for USAID-funded Teacher Training Program
May 14, 2004, Islamabad, Pakistan |
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| Education |
| Increase access
to quality primary and secondary
education throughout Pakistan...
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| Health |
| Accessible and
quality health and reproductive
health programs for vulnerable
populations... more>> |
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| Governance |
| More participatory,
representative, and accountable
democracy in Pakistan... more>> |
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| Economic Growth |
| Increase economic
opportunities for the poor...
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