Latest in Tag: USAID Highlight
Latest in Tag: USAID
Breaking the glass ceiling: Women agricultural scientists
African Women in Agriculture Research and Development (AWARD) is turning things around for Africa’s female agriculturalists
USAID supports entrepreneurship in Luxor
Over 150 entrepreneurs, 20 mentors and 4 judges were present at the entrepreneurship event
US announces EGP 1m in support of the Museum of Islamic Art and Dar al-Kutub
The US Agency for International Development (USAID) and the American Research Center in Egypt (ARCE) will coordinate closely with Egyptian institutions to help restore the site.
Minister of Antiquities reveals full account of damage to Museum of Islamic Art
The Ministry of Antiquities says UNESCO will help Egypt both financially and technically in renovating the damaged Museum of Islamic art.
United States remains economically committed to Egypt: US State Department
In keynote speech at ALROWAD conference, the US affirmed its commitment to bettering Egyptian economy
Decentralisation initiative complete
Minister of Local Development announces completion of decentralisation initiative in cooperation with USAID
Shura Council: We welcome opportunity to work with USAID, with conditions
Both parties interested in working on decentralisation of local government
Government’s decision to accept $450m in American aid receives prospective approval
The agreement stipulated that the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) provide Egypt with $190m of the $450m of aid it is expected to receive from the United States.
Sinai investment plan doubles to EGP 101m
USAID grants North Sinai additional EGP 50m
USAID and Egyptian officials celebrate TILO programme graduates
Technology for Improved Learning Outcomes programme equips schools with digital resources
US Government supports Egyptian businesswomen
American government-sponsored programme helps launch 46 start-up businesses in Egypt, 18 of which are owned by female entrepreneurs
US official discusses Syrian aid
US Middle East Transition deputy Mark Ward discusses the current and future status of aid to Syria
The untouchable old guard
Some keep saying that the “third hand” has disappeared with the ascendency of the Muslim Brotherhood to power. I find it funny when people say that.
US Government divided over Egypt aid
Budget relief cash hangs in the balance as Americans argue
Russia advances sweeping new spy bill
Russia’s parliament advances spy legislation targeting civil groups working with foreigners
Russia expels USAID for ‘political meddling’
A new diplomatic crisis between Russia and US predicted
Government studies new law to regulate foreign capital
By Ibrahim El-Masry Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Ashraf Al-Arabi said the government is considering drafting a new law to regulate the flow of foreign capital to Egypt whether in investments or funding for non-governmental organisations (NGOs). Speaking during a public session of the Shura Council that tackled the issue of foreign grants and …
Government studies new law to regulate foreign capital
By Ibrahim El-Masry Minister of Planning and International Cooperation Ashraf Al-Arabi said the government is considering drafting a new law to regulate the flow of foreign capital to Egypt whether in investments or funding for non-governmental organisations (NGOs). Speaking during a public session of the Shura Council that tackled the issue of foreign grants and …
Microfinance goes commercial
Microfinance, the provision of loans and other financial services involving minute transaction amounts and mainly poor clientele, is making inroads into commercial banking.