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25 November 2009 AMMAN - Despite recognising its contribution to the country's economy, many Jordanians have yet to seriously consider the tourism sector as a source of employment, according to a survey released on Tuesday. Full Article at Zawya.com
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A GNA feature by Christian Agubretu Accra, Nov. 24, GNA - The cutting of the sod for work to begin on the construction of a sheanut processing factory in Buipe on November 14 2009 by Vice President John Dramani Mahama could well be described... Full Article at Ghana Web
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WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 16: Actress Lucy Lui speaks at a symposium to discuss 'USAID Anti-Trafficking Programs: Moving Forward with a Decade of Experience' at the Willard InterContinental Hotel on September 16, 2009 in Washington, DC. View Photo »
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While the Shah appointment has been viewed with excitement by many in the development and USAID community, some have expressed concern about the larger direction and independence of USAID in the Obama administration, saying signals have been mixed
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Yeah, those guys and the Cincinnati Reds. They're a terrible football team. / Because they're a baseball team? / Exactly. You know who's the worst football team? The Philadelphia Flyers. Full Article at Sports Blogs
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Also In Global Health News: Vaccination Campaign In Liberia; Cell Phones For Family Planning Services; Global Fund In Myanmar
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Liberia's Daily Observer reports on a yellow fever vaccination campaign to begin this week that will aim to inoculate 3 million Liberians. Full Article at Medical News Today
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WASHINGTON - SEPTEMBER 16: Actress Lucy Lui listens during a symposium to discuss 'USAID Anti-Trafficking Programs: Moving Forward with a Decade of Experience' at the Willard InterContinental Hotel on September 16, 2009 in Washington, DC. View Photo »
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This is a ground-breaking project sponsored by USAID and operating under the auspices of the newly created Social and Economic Council of Jordan. We hope this practice of developing plans based on various scenarios takes root and becomes part of the regular planning discipline of every entity within Jor...
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On November 19, 2009 the USAID East Africa Competitiveness and Trade Expansion Program (COMPETE), a regional trade development project based in Nairobi, host a ceremony in Addis to highlight expanding U.S.-Ethiopian business ties. Full Article at Fibre2Fashion.com
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In the prolonged American debate over Afghanistan, the country best positioned to increase civilian assistance has not been mentioned: India. Full Article at Forbes
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US Ambassador to Iraq Christopher Hill listens on during the opening session of a two day conference by USAID and Tatweer on "Service Provisions and Capacity Building in the Provinces", at a hotel in Baghdad's fortified 'Green Zone' on May 6, 2009.
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US Ambassador to Iraq Christopher Hill (top L) speaks to Iraqi delegates at the opening session of a two day conference by USAID and Tatweer on "Service Provisions and Capacity Building in the Provinces", at a hotel in Baghdad's fortified 'Green Zone' on May 6, 2009.
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Dennis Carroll of USAID testifies on Capitol Hill in Washington, Wednesday, May 6, 2009, before a House Foreign Affairs subcommittee hearing on the swine flu outbreak.
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US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton waves as she tours in one of USAID projects, a public toilet at a slum in Jakarta on February 19, 2009 on the second leg of her first official trip.
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BAGHDAD, IRAQ, FEBRUARY 18: An Iraqi security guard (R) as a US soldier are seen (L) at the newly opened Shuhada fish market on February 18, 2009 in Baghdad, Iraq. The Shuhada fish market, which is located in a Sunni area, was the scene of violence both sectarian and against the US army.
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BAGHDAD, IRAQ, FEBRUARY 18: An Iraqi security guard (R) as a US soldier are seen (L) at the newly opened Shuhada fish market on February 18, 2009 in Baghdad, Iraq. The Shuhada fish market, which is located in a Sunni area, was the scene of violence both sectarian and against the US army.
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BAGHDAD, IRAQ, FEBRUARY 18: A US soldier and Iraqi officials cut the ribbon to open the Shuhada fish market on February 18, 2009 in Baghdad, Iraq. The Shuhada fish market, which is located in a Sunni area, was the scene of violence both sectarian and against the US army.
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While the Shah appointment has been viewed with excitement by many in the development and USAID community, some have expressed concern about the larger direction and independence of USAID in the Obama administration, saying signals have been mixed
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This is a ground-breaking project sponsored by USAID and operating under the auspices of the newly created Social and Economic Council of Jordan. We hope this practice of developing plans based on various scenarios takes root and becomes part of the regular planning discipline of every entity within Jor...
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USAID is proud to team up with the Cubs, MLB and...Loyola and Creighton (universities) to help children and their families in the Northern region of the [Dominican Republic]
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some of the questions swirling about USAID's future independence and powers will likely be answered in the Presidential Study Directive on Global Development Policy due out later this year or the State Department's Diplomacy and Development Review expected out next year
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The Obama administration made a terrific choice yesterday by deciding to appoint Raj Shah as the head of USAID
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They want peace, regret the past,' he says From Bat-Yam to Baghdad: Israeli engineer Alex Shapira, an advisor for business and energy development, was sent to Iraq by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and has managed to cultivate close friendships with officials in the local...
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I look forward to meeting Dr. Shah, and to a prompt confirmation hearing, during which we can discuss his vision of how USAID can regain its position as the primary development agency of the U.S. government.
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Shah's selection, which must still be confirmed by the Senate, would end a 10-month leadership vacuum at USAID, which has been operating with an acting director since Obama took office ...
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By nominating Dr Shah to lead USAID, President Obama has reaffirmed that development must be a core pillar of American foreign policy
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Hillary Clinton was holding up the confirmation process because she wanted a USAID administrator she could control.
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Rajiv brings fresh ideas and the dedication and impressive background necessary to help guide USAID as it works to achieve this important goal
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By nominating Raj to lead the USAID, Obama has reaffirmed that development must be a core pillar of American foreign policy.
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The mission of USAID is to advance America's interests by strengthening our relationships abroad
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He has a personal passion and commitment to this mission, and I think he's got a style that will allow him to energize people over at USAID
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I have been very concerned about the lack of political leadership at USAID, especially in the face of critical foreign policy, humanitarian and development priorities in places like Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iraq and Sudan
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I am pleased that the Administration has announced their nominee, Rajiv Shah, to be the Administrator of the US Agency for International Development (USAID)
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By nominating Raj to lead the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), President Obama has reaffirmed that development must be a core pillar of American foreign policy
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The employees of USAID deserve effective and forward-looking leadership ... We welcome the opportunity to learn more about Mr. Shah and his ideas as the confirmation process unfolds.
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His sharp intellect, creativity and experience designing and managing innovative development programs make him an outstanding candidate for this position. This agency is a lifeline for many people living in extreme poverty and critical to the implementation of smart American investments ... USAID's dedi...
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For development to play its full role in our national security structure, USAID must be a strong agency with the resources to accomplish the missions we give it
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a successful revitalization of USAID’s democracy and governance work would be a telling signal that the Obama administration is forging significant institutional changes that will help the United States meet the serious challenges that democracy’s uncertain global fortunes now pose.
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A major contributing factor to the limited achievements for some of these programs resulted from a lack of support from the Government of Egypt. According to a mission official, the Government of Egypt has resisted USAID/Egypt’s democracy and governance program and has suspended the activities of many U...
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Audit of USAID/Egypt’s Democracy and Governance Activities.
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USAID: Humanitarian situation in Sudan
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On the campaign trail, candidate Obama promised to build a modern development agency … But nine months into his term, President [Barack] Obama still hasn't found anyone to run USAID.
SOURCE: Medical News Today
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