USAID should be cherished, not maligned
Yossi Mekelberg February 18, 2025 For a new US administration to review the country’s main policies in terms of objectives and optimizing the resources allocated to attain them is understandable, […]
What is USAID and why is Trump reportedly poised to close it?
Sean Seddon BBC News Feb. 4, 2025 The future of the US government’s main overseas aid agency has been cast into doubt, with employees locked out and the Trump administration […]
USAID looks for ways around Russian ban (Op-Ed)
Russia’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs gave USAID until October 1 to shut its doors in Moscow. This is an excellent decision by the Russian Government. And Washington’s immediate and virulent reaction only confirms that Russia is right on target. The New York Times next morning on the front page cited […]
Aid at America’s front lines
By Pete Troilo DEVEX.COM If you don’t believe foreign aid is a critical factor in the U.S. foreign policy calculus, recent events and headlines should make you think again. This […]
USAID booted out of Russia
Wed Sep 19, 2012 PRESSTV.COM The US Agency for International Development (USAID) says it is withdrawing from Russia after Moscow decided to call a halt to the agency’s work in the country. “The United States recently received the Russian government’s decision to end USAID activities in the Russian Federation,” US […]
Jordan, US sign $100m grant accord
AMMAN — Planning and International Cooperation Minister Jafar Hassan on Tuesday signed a $100 million grant agreement with US Ambassador to Jordan Stuart Jones and USAID Mission Director Beth Paige. The additional grant, which was announced earlier this year, will support the state budget and help the Kingdom address its […]