USAID Announcements at the African Leaders’ Summit for Monday, August 4th
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Today at the first-ever U.S.-Africa Leaders' Summit in
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* Support for Climate-Smart Agriculture:
* Progress through the
* Training the Next Generation of Agriculture Professionals: Human and institutional capital are essential building blocks for improving the agriculture sector. Today,
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* Support for Open Data on Agriculture and Nutrition: Open data on agriculture, nutrition and food systems can be a powerful tool for long-term sustainable development by improving the economic opportunities for farmers and the health of all consumers. The Global Open Data Initiative for Agriculture and Nutrition (GODAN) supports efforts to make agriculturally and nutritionally relevant data available for public global use. The initiative aims to increase the quality, quantity and timeliness of data to drive better investments and policies. Over 100 partners have joined GODAN. Interested parties can join GODAN by visiting http://www.godan.info/. The GODAN initiative is non-binding and requires no financial commitment.
Health
* Health Financing Framework - The US commits to "Accelerating Action in
* Immunization and GAVI - In line with our longstanding and effective partnership with the
* Treatment for Neglected Tropical Diseases - NTDs are a contributing factor to cycles of poverty by impairing intellectual development in children, reducing school enrollment and hindering productivity.
* New Award to Address Emerging Priorities in RMNCH - The USAID is pleased to announce a new
* Technical & Financial Support for Regulatory Harmonization Efforts in
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* Renewed Commitment to Reducing Preventable Malaria Deaths in
* Global Health Security Agenda - The USG commits to increase the capacity of African states to prepare, monitor and respond to disease outbreaks diseases.
* Global Health Initiative - The USG has accomplished significant results in global health since the launch of the Global Health Initiative in 2009.
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* Civil Society Enabling Environment Summit - USAID will host a Civil Society Enabling Environment Summit in
Gender
* Women, Peace, and Security - Announce grants on Women, Peace, and Security, and commitment to advance Women, Peace, and Security objectives.
* Women in Agriculture - USAID will support the AU's focus on women in agriculture.
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Wildlife Trafficking
* Selected Key New and Continuing Programs in
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