Latest in Tag: USAID Highlight
Latest in Tag: USAID

Women bear brunt of negative repercussions of climate change: USAID
She added that, therefore, the need to hear the voice of women and women in leadership positions should be emphasised when it comes to climate action.

Egyptâs Environment Minister discusses cooperation with USAIDÂ
The discussions included climate change, biodiversity, ecotourism, and integrating the environmental dimension into educational curricula

Egypt, USAID discuss strengthening means of cooperation in sustainable tourism ahead of COP27
This was done within the framework of the ongoing preparations for the upcoming hosting of the UN Conference of Parties on Climate Change (COP27) in Sharm El-Sheikh this November.

USAID invests $39m in womenâs economic, social empowerment programme in Egypt
This programme will be implemented from 2022 to 2027 in the governorates of Assiut, El Beheira, Minya, Greater Cairo, Sohag, and Qena.

Egypt, USAID discuss new programmes for womenâs empowerment
The programme aims to enhance cooperation in the field of womenâs empowerment and revitalise their role in achieving development as per the countryâs development vision and the 2030 National Strategy for Women Empowerment.

USAID launches âWorkshop to Brand Historic Cairoâ in partnership with Tourism Ministry
The branding workshop aims to engage tour operators and community members, including small- and medium-sized enterprises, in developing innovative brand concepts for Historic Cairo.

ITIDA, Plug and Play partner with USAIDâs EGA to launch training platform in Cairo
The platform is expected to bring the unrivalled tech expertise of Silicon Valley to Cairo.

USAID, EBRD sign MoU to support sustainable cultural tourism in Historic Cairo, Luxor
Through this MoU, EBRD and FHI360 will work together to improve the environment for private investment in cultural heritage tourism with a special focus on the partnership between the public and private sectors.

USAID offers $17m to conserve archeological sites, promote tourism in Luxor
US to establish archaeology school in cooperation with Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities

USAID launches TRADE project to increase Egyptian SME exports
TRADE project will be implemented over 5 years, starting 2021

Egypt, USAID discuss ongoing, future development projects
Egyptâs Ministry of International Cooperation, USAID sign 7 grant agreements, worth $112.5m, in 2020

USAID, Google offer training, mentorship for Egyptian women, youth entrepreneurs
Programme to help entrepreneurs build, promote their online brands

Tamweely Microfinance, USAID collaborate on offering loans to smallholder farmers
Loans are aimed at smallholder farmers growing horticultural crops

Government concludes Planning Concepts Program in 4 governorates
Planning Concepts Program witnessed the participation of 79 trainees in four governorates, namely North Sinai, South Sinai, Kafr El-Sheikh, and Matrouh

USAID grants $5m to support 40k vulnerable mothers, children in Egypt
The grant will complement the Egyptian Ministry of Social Solidarityâs national social protection Takaful and Karama programme, by providing six months of food assistance to 40,000 vulnerable pregnant and nursing women and children under the age of two in Egypt.

Egypt, US officials inspect USAID-funded wastewater treatment plant in Rod El-Farag
Since 1986, US has invested $243m to expand Central Cairo Water System, says Ambassador Cohen

USAID adds $22.8m to 5-year assistance agreement with Egypt
USAID Acting Administrator John Barsa said, âWe are pleased to announce that the US is contributing an additional $22.8m to support Egyptâs economic growth and womenâs empowerment, as part of a five-year agreement to advance economic growth that benefits all Egyptians.â

USAID grants over $100m for conservation of Egyptian archaeological sites
Agency has invested over $150m since 2011 to support thousands of entrepreneurs, SMEs in Egypt

Egypt, USAID inaugurate Luxor wastewater treatment plant expansions
New developments will serve 332,000 residents until 2037

Egypt appreciates Sherry Carlinâs contributions as USAID Mission Director
Carlin describes Ministry of International Cooperationâs role in transforming Egypt’s development as visionary and results oriented

USAID grants Egypt 250 specialised ICU ventilators to fight COVID – 19
The specialised medical equipment will be sent to intensive care units (ICU) at hospitals to support the countryâs response to the novel coronavirus (COVIDâ19) pandemic. The donation recognises the strong strategic partnership between the US and Egypt, and the international cooperation efforts that are being carried out to support the global response to the pandemic.

Al-Mashat signs 6 grant agreement worth $90m with USAID
USAID’s cooperation portfolio of ongoing projects in Egypt has reached $1bn since 2014

Egypt, USAID discuss 5 future projects with $105m investments
Two sides also discuss new cooperation strategy for next five years

Government supports ERCâs anti-coronavirus efforts in partnership with USAID
USAID assists ERC’s efforts with EGP 51m to contain pandemic

USAID contributes EGP 51m to Egyptian Red Crescent as COVID-19 continues
Aid will support ERCâs network of 30,000 volunteers and health professionals in community outreach against coronavirus

USAIDâs project portfolio in Egypt hits $1bn: MIC
âWeâre proud of our projects in local market,â says USAIDâs Harvey

USAIDâs FAS, Ministry of Agriculture organise first Cold Chain Exhibition
$23m-FAS programme to end in June 2020

USAID, Egypt sign assistance agreement amendment worth $6m
The agreement demonstrates continued support for joint US-Egypt priorities, says US embassy

USAID, Egypt agree to boost future cooperation
Agencyâs Deputy Assistant Administrator visits Egypt for the first time

USAID in consultation with Egyptian partners for new projects: Mission director
“Our programmes contribute to stability, prosperity for Egyptians,” says Carlin