IFMIS servers have been moved to the Economic Growth II (EGII) compound where several GOI advisors have temporarily moved to continue work. The adviser will draft a Scope of Work for a follow-on implementation project building on previous efforts and additional needs expressed by stakeholders. Continued working with the UN High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR), International Organization for Migration (IOM), and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) to identify and implement durable solutions for the Sudanese asylum seekers near Al Rutba in Anbar province. An additional $14 million has been approved for provincial technical assistance projects, as well as $125 million for the PRT Quick Response Fund (see next section). The Local Governance Program (LGP) ($245 million in ESF funding for the current Phase II) works closely with Iraqis in all 18 provinces, actively supporting and complementing PRT initiatives to promote diverse and representative citizen participation in provincial, municipal, and local councils. Made in Order: 7: Version 1: Schweikert (AZ) Republican Prioritized project lists have been approved that plan the use of all authorized funds, with 57 specific efforts identified that span O&M sustainment of U.S.-funded facilities in the essential service areas of electricity, health care, transportation, communication, water, and sanitation. The facilitators will use their new skills to conduct community conflict assessments throughout Iraq, focusing on collecting data from community stakeholders who have an impact on conflict, providing analysis of community tensions and conflict dynamics, and highlighting local capacities for peace. history.state.gov 3.0 shell Menu Menu. Trained 60 Iraqi Conflict Assessment Facilitators, representing each province, in conflict analysis and data collection methods. Corruption and poor governance fuel economic instability. U.S. Government Implementing Agency: Department of State, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs (INL), c. Refugee Assistance Migration and Refugee Assistance (MRA), Emergency Refugee and Migration Assistance (ERMA), and International Disaster and Famine Assistance (IDFA) Funds. Supported a voter education workshop held in Erbil for members of IHECs Public Outreach Division and Capacity Building Division. Articles from Wex. Program recipients with questions about reporting, technical issues . Reflecting the priority that the Biden-Harris Administration places on global leadership, as well as the Presidents belief that diplomacy and development are vital tools for advancing U.S. interests at home and abroad, the resources included in this Budget Request will advance the foreign policy agenda of the United States and deliver results for the American people. startxref Opened urban planning and GIS centers for provincial governments in 17 of Iraqs 18 provinces; a center will open in Diyala province as soon as security conditions permit. They work with Iraqi-led Provincial Reconstruction Development Councils (PRDCs) to identify and execute priority projects that strengthen the ability of provincial governments to deliver essential services and key development projects to their communities. )7 (!IAA%544H3Jt@+q 6TCY =b8[ac urx &@:)*80@Z The Targeted Development Program (TDP) ($57.4 million in FY 2007 Supplemental ESF funds) is a grant program that provides the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad with a valuable tool for supporting economic and social initiatives in areas of conflict in Iraq. Began an initial training for judicial investigators on the secure site of the Rusafa Rule of Law Complex. the security interests of the United States to furnish up to $205 million from the Economic Support Fund under Title IX of the Department of State . Continued to assist the Central Organization for Statistics and Information Technology (COSIT) Directorate in preparing a Master Statistical Plan (MSP) for the next five years. Organized an annual review of the Iraq Research and Development Initiative, where Iraqi researchers and international technical experts identified critical infrastructure projects for commercialization. Began an aggressive program to upgrade the physical security of courthouses throughout Iraq. ESF funds support better governance and greater civil society participation in some of the worlds most fragile countries. Continued an assessment of policies in the KRG that could enhance private sector productivity and competitiveness. Under ICCM ($24 million in ESF), conducted the first meeting of the Peace and Conflict Mitigation Network with approximately 20 Iraqi university representatives who have formed a steering committee. 0000007348 00000 n Helped bring communities together in conflict-mitigation dialogues, leading to broader projects that address the sources of conflict. The Ministry of Agriculture finalized its self-assessment using the Organizational Self-Assessment and Transformation Program conducted by. Historically, the State Department and USAID comprise more than 90%of the U.S. International Affairs Budget. The committee will develop a vision, goals, and a work plan for the group and devise an outreach strategy that includes non-governmental organizations, local government, and media. STATE, FOREIGN OPERATIONS APPROPRIATIONS BILL, Director, Policy, Budget and Appropriations, We use cookies to facilitate your navigation on this website. 0000002494 00000 n Development Assistance & Economic Support Fund, Director, Policy, Budget and Appropriations, We use cookies to facilitate your navigation on this website. d. Nonproliferation, Antiterrorism, Demining, and Related Projects (NADR), Humanitarian Demining and Small Arms Destruction. This includes strengthening local health responses and provision of emergency relief items to vulnerable families. The Fund is jointly administered with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) in line with the 2020 State-USAID four pillar COVID-19 Recovery Strategy. Projects include school renovation, internet connectivity through provision of computers and training, sports equipment, and refurbishment of health clinics. Appropriations in the amounts of $55.4 million (FY 2006 base budget), $48 million (FY 2006 supplemental budget), $20.1 million (FY 2007 continuing resolution), and $67.6 million (FY 2007 supplemental appropriation) support critical democracy-building programs as Iraq completes its transition to a permanent, democratically-elected government. Global AIDS Coordinator and Global Health Diplomacy, Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs, Special Representative for Syria Engagement, U.S. Security Coordinator for Israel and the Palestinian Authority, Office of the U.S. The extra funding in the bill is roughly $12.3 billion, including $7.8 billion in programs under the purview of the Pentagon, and another $4.5 billion for the Economic Support Fund for Ukraine administered by the State Department. Additional funds could transform schools into centers of learning and development for entire communities and allow for integration of programs in other sectors with schools and educational programs. In collaboration with the Iraqi Ministry of Environment, initiated a Radiation Workers Protection Program that will employ Iraqi experts in to developing and implementing radiation safety training the dismantlement of former nuclear facilities. CSP is currently implementing social and economic stabilization programs in 15 cities and will complete its program expansion to 18 total project sites by the second quarter of FY08. Supported capacity building activities for the Ministry of Displacement and Migration. The Ministerial Capacity Development Program ($245 million in ESF) assists the Government of Iraq (GOI) in strengthening the capacity necessary for the effective delivery of public services, particularly in key national ministries (including the Ministries of Finance, Electricity, Oil, Municipalities and Public Works, Water Resources, Planning, Justice, Agriculture, and Health, as well as their Inspectors General) and anti-corruption organizations (including the Commission on Public Integrity and the Board of Supreme Audit). Coordinator for the Arctic Region, Deputy Secretary of State for Management and Resources, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization, Under Secretary for Arms Control and International Security, Bureau of Arms Control, Verification and Compliance, Bureau of International Security and Nonproliferation, Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights, Bureau of Conflict and Stabilization Operations, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor, Bureau of International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Affairs, Bureau of Population, Refugees, and Migration, Office of International Religious Freedom, Office of the Special Envoy To Monitor and Combat Antisemitism, Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons, Under Secretary for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment, Bureau of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs, Office of the Science and Technology Adviser, Bureau of the Comptroller and Global Financial Services, Bureau of Information Resource Management, Office of Management Strategy and Solutions, Bureau of International Organization Affairs, Bureau of South and Central Asian Affairs, Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs, U.S. Assisted IMCO in beginning clearance of the Iraq-Iran port of entry in Wasit province. LinkedIn. a. Infrastructure Capacity Development Training and Technical-Level Management. The Infrastructure Security Protection (ISP) program ($227 million in ESF funding) plans and executes programs to provide security for infrastructure related to oil, water, and electricity. The training was part of the broader effort to increase capacity in planning for and conducting voter education campaigns and activities by the Commission. ESF facilitates direct communication between individuals of different ethnic, religious, and political backgrounds in countries affected by civil strife and war, including the Middle East and North Africa. Also continued to help develop COSITs human resource capacity through an assessment of resources and development of a new staffing plan based on the MSP. Supplementary Tables - Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs: FY 2022 . Construction of Phase II (INCLE) and Phase III (IRRF) have begun, although delays with Phase I are affecting the other phases. TTY 711. economicsuccess@fairfaxcounty.gov. The Department of State is managing $25 million of QRF funds through small grants and procurements and cooperates closely with USAID, which is managing $100 million through grants up to $200,000. Regime Crimes Liaison Office (RCLO) programs ($33 million in ESF funds) assist the Iraqi High Tribunal (IHT) in coordinating assistance to the IHT by U.S. agencies in Iraq, other foreign governments, law enforcement agencies, and international and non-governmental organizations. Conducted six training sessions for the Multi-party Womens Caucus (MPWC), including two media training workshops for five MPWC branches, two strategic planning training sessions for three MPWC branches, and self-empowerment training for the Ninawa MPWC. The program generates long-term employment through business development, including in-kind grants to Iraqi small businesses and business skills training. Completed the planting of 3,000 acres, half in Anbar province and half in Diyala province, with new high-yield varieties of wheat and barley. Provided 4,435 grants worth approximately $32 million to support business development, creating an estimated 9,360 jobs greater than three months in duration. The FY 2009 request for the Economic Support Fund (ESF) will support programs in Restrictive and Rebuilding countries, as identified in the Foreign Assistance Framework (available at . Economics has become the indispensable foreign policy tool of our time. TheDirect LineWebinarprogram presented "Investment Opportunities in Andorra," featuring investment and export opportunities forU.S. firms, includingsmallto medium-sized American enterprises insmallermarkets. Economic Support Services. d. Ambassadors Targeted Development Program. 40-804 116TH CONGRESS REPORT 2d Session " !HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 116-444 STATE, FOREIGN OPERATIONS, AND RELATED PROGRAMS APPROPRIATIONS BILL, 2021 JULY 13, 2020.Committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed Search. Our website may not be updated regularly - please refer to the Nation's website, oneida-nsn.gov/covid-19, and the Nation's social media . 0000001181 00000 n Section 2207 Report to Congress These projects include support for income generation, prosthetics, and rehabilitation of destroyed homes, schools, and clinics. economic statecraft agenda, more than 1,000 State Department economic officers promote trade, support U.S exports, and help our companies gain access to overseas markets from Seoul to Sao Paolo. USAID is responsible for implementing the majority of ESF-funded programs. To date, the fund has completed 367 individual, family, and community projects, with 213 more being implemented. The American Rescue Plan provides nearly $10 billion for states, territories, and Tribes to provide relief for our countrys most vulnerable homeowners. Who We Are; What We Do; Who Pays For This . in humanitarian assistance from USAID's International Disaster Assistance (IDA) account, and $243 million from the Economic Support Fund . An action guide from the National League of Cities aims to educate municipal officials on the history and current state of Indigenous Peoples and communities and to highlight ways in which municipalities can help repair relationships with Native Americans. Services. These funds support efforts by the Council of Representatives to address a number of important governance issues through the legislative and constitutional process, as well as capacity strengthening for the Independent Higher Electoral Commission of Iraq. They are available to protect human rights and freedom of the press, combat human trafficking and corruption, and increase public accountability. Provided non-formal education activities and sports events to an average of 11,400 youths per week over the quarter. This proactive work to support economic diversification, community building and workforce . Funding for the Fogarty . 0000008204 00000 n Response and Policy Options recent hearings. The JEDI will be dedicated to training judges and court staff in a variety of subjects in a secure residential environment. Womens Issues (DRL and the Office of International Womens Issues), Elections (USAID) (includes $2.55 million in ESF), b. Launched a ten-day IT training course for 12 GOI employees in Mosul, reaching Directorates General in the provinces to address their particular needs. A total of approximately 42,550 people were employed or engaged over the quarter. Approved projects are either in the procurement process or have already been awarded. TheSecretary of Statehasoverall responsibility and authorityfor the direction and coordination ofmostU.S. foreign assistance,includingall assistance authorized by theForeign Assistance Act of 1961 and the Arms Export Control Act. Carried out a demonstration project to expose farmers to new technology related to improved maize production. Coordinated between Embassy and Washington staff to streamline the QRF process for swifter implementation. Supported an agreement of cooperation between affiliates of Iraqi International Transport Federation (ITF) and those of the Iraqi International Chemical Energy and Mine Workers (ICEM), who together pledged to address problems in the Iraqi energy sector. Concluded analysis of survey data on the economic outlook and current political situation gathered from more than 1,600 business owners in seven Iraqi cities. Convened PRT staff to discuss best approaches to designing proposals. Conducted six separate trainings in Basra for seven political parties on party communications with emphasis on message development, message communication, public speaking, and negotiation. U.S. Government Implementing Agency: Department of State and USAID. Supports disaster and emergency relief efforts, including programs that save lives, alleviate suffering, and maintain human dignity. U.S. Government Implementing Agency: Department of Defense. The PAC program has added Provincial Procurement Assistance Teams (PPAT) in several locations; all but two Governorates are now supported with PPAT teams, and a PAC is now operational in Erbil supporting the Kurdistan Regional Government. Organized the Ministry of Plannings first nationwide conference on Iraqs Provincial Development Strategies (PDS). The agreement identifies project lists for all three sectors and fully obligates the funds available for Infrastructure Security. Funds could be used for technical assistance to local governments to foster communities of learning and pursue comprehensive development efforts. Launched a training-of-trainers program for 100 civic activists to educate them on the role of civil society in a democracy and build their ability to train citizens to identify and seek solutions to community problems. programs administered by Department of State bureaus that support specific U.S. foreign policy goals. Assisted in establishing an information technology training center at the Ministry of Agriculture. Development Assistance & Economic Support Fund, Director, Policy, Budget and Appropriations, We use cookies to facilitate your navigation on this website. Completed translation into Kurdish and printing of 1,500 copies of three trade union leadership training manuals. PRDC funds support smaller-scale provincial-level infrastructure projects using Economic Support Fund monies. Installation will be complete by mid-2008. Funding levels may not accurately reflect those in the appropriations bills and/or reports due to rounding. QRF-funded projects seek to catalyze local development in a wide range of sectors including agriculture, education, media, microfinance, rule of law, and local government. Agreed to fund and install a Judicial Education and Development Institute (JEDI) on the Central Criminal Court-Iraq (CCC-I) campus in Karkh. Supported the introduction of regular planning meetings for the Electoral Operations Planning Work group. Needs are addressed through a range of activities, including increasing the role of the private sector in the economy, assisting in the development of effective . Developed and executing the plan for the DOS/DOJ directed draw down of RCLO operations and staff. The Presidents Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Request includes $60.4 billion for the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), $1.9 billion or 3 percent above the Fiscal Year 2022 Request, and $7.4 billion or 14 percent above FY 2021 enacted levels. Our country's economic strength and our global leadership are a package deal. endstream endobj 2737 0 obj<>/W[1 1 1]/Type/XRef/Index[113 2607]>>stream This program now supports three regional training centers located in Erbil, Mosul, and Basra and a satellite office in Hilla. Oneida Child Care Service Programs; Community Support Fund (CSF) Job Center - Currently closed due to the Pandemic; WIOA; Wisconsin State Benefits; Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) Special Programs; Native Employment Works (NEW) General Assistance (GA) Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) USAID-supported voter registration (VR) activities focused on completing the provisional lists of voters in preparation for the registry update exercise. Final composition to consist of four personnel, two Attorney Advisors and two support staff. Helped the MoP commit to integrating these new PDSs into its national planning and has established a commission to carry out this work. The $450,000 Mobile Substation Battery Bank project in the Wassit province, which replaced six battery banks with chargers for mobile substations, increasing reliable power to approximately 30,000 residents and area water pump stations used to supply irrigation channels with water. The implementer has deployed a provincial support team to work with Governorate Electoral Offices and PRTs, and a world-class election law support team to work with stakeholders in drafting the upcoming provincial election law. Continued providing assistance to the Minister of Electricity for the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) on developing an electricity master plan. Roadmap To Repair: A Guide to How Cities Can Acknowledge and Address the History of Harm to Indigenous Peoples, Rebuild Trust, and Repair . Economic Support Fund 42 66 VerDate Sep 11 2014 04:27 May 11, 2019 Jkt 034006 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 6659 Sfmt 6659 E:\HR\OC\A006.XXX A006 . Adults. Part IVEconomic Support Fund 2346. Since the establishment of the LGPs second phase, more than 32,623 Iraqis have participated in 8,304 discussions to educate citizens on democracy and political transitions. Completed examination of reported worker rights violations and labor conditions at airports in Basra, Baghdad, and Erbil. This quarter, the Embassy approved $63.7 million in funds for projects in Iraq's 18 provinces. Detailed Information on the Economic Support Fund - Human Rights and Democracy Fund Assessment. These documents were developed in a broadly participatory process involving provincial leaders and citizens, and they will guide public investment decisions and budget allocations in each province for the next three to five years. 0000001665 00000 n Conducting RCLO training for IHT Appellate Judges, Trial Chamber Judges, and Investigative Judges. Successfully transitioned trash collection responsibilities to the municipal government in five Baghdad districts. Offered workshops and specialized technical training in analytical and environmental chemistry, computer science applications, and science education. Provided an average of over 27,800 jobs in short-term employment and engagement (e.g., youth activities, non-formal education) projects. These core accounts support development programming across a wide range of priorities, including efforts to promote food securitywhich took on a new urgency following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. As of March, USAID is managing the implementation of 95 projects totaling just over $12 million, while the Department of State is managing the implementation of $19 million in projects. 0000009064 00000 n Supported the completion and ministerial approval of eight ministry capacity development plans. Turned over the completed Secure Document Storage Facility to the IHT. Approved projects are either in the procurement process or have already been awarded. <]>> Adults without children in the home, seniors and people with disabilities may get help through the General Assistance (GA) or Minnesota Supplemental Aid (MSA) programs. Foreign Relations of the United States . To date, a total of 16,000 students have graduated from the vocational training program. The Office of Recovery Programs is providing self-resources to assist recipients of awards from its programs with questions about reporting, technical issues, eligible uses of funds, or other items. Facilitated two entrepreneurship conferences for policymakers that presented difficulties facing entrepreneurs and recommendations on overcoming these obstacles. Helped local councils in northern Babil, an area once plagued by violence, conduct their first public meetings since the overthrow of the previous regime. Provided sub-grant awards to nine civil society organizations (CSOs) to implement small projects centered on leadership skills, development of youth, reconciliation, and capacity-building for more effective community representation and mobilization around issues of common interest. Historically, the Director of Foreign Assistance has been at different times a dual-hatted USAID Administrator, a career Senior Executive Service employee,oraStateDepartment Administratively Determined employee. Initiated the Youth Empowerment Program, which will train 100 female and male Iraqi youth to become active leaders in society. Exclusion Zones: Creating a protected area to provide security to linear infrastructure such as oil pipelines and electrical transmission lines. Get stock market quotes, personal finance advice, company news and more. Additional funding could enable the U.S. Government to better respond to the root causes of conflicts that drive increasing humanitarian need around the world and contribute to greater stability in countries of strategic interest to the U.S., including Jordan, Iraq, and Colombia. Expanded the Baghdad Amanat Training Center, built with LGP support in 2004, and transferred responsibility for the center to the Iraqi government. Assisted the CBI with the development of its first Prudential Income Statement. Assisted the VR and DBM (Database Management) sections in analyzing and converting the registry data. Training included power plant operations and maintenance training; Level 2 and Level 3 electrical protection training; procurement and contracts; management development; and technical management. Represents the State Department in international trade and policy discussions and provides trade, agricultural, and intellectual property rights protection expertise on foreign policy issues. Selected an implementer for a legislative assistance program to assist the GOI in drafting and passing legislation concerning the Federal Supreme Court and the Higher Judicial Council. Increased basic humanitarian assistance and health services to Iraqi refugees in Syria and Jordan. Turned over funding and operational responsibilities of the witness security camps to the U.S. The Secretary of State created the Office of Foreign Assistance in 2006 to improve strategic coordination of and oversight over all foreign assistance funding . CSP also provides activities for Iraqi youths, such as sports tournaments, cultural events, and arts activities. Awarded a grant for the provision of continuing medical education for specialty physicians in Iraq through direct and tele-medicine training. For more information, please visitwww.state.gov/cj, An official website of the United States Government, U.S. Department of State and U.S. Agency for International Development FY 2023 Budget Request, Office of the U.S. U.S. Government Implementing Agencies: USAID and Department of States Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor (DRL), USAIDs Iraq Rapid Assistance Program (Civil Society Component), USAIDs Iraq Community-Based Conflict Mitigation Program (ICCM), Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights, and Labor. Table of Popular Names. Karnataka At a Glance 2020-21. e-Par 2021-22. Improved availability of potable water and sanitation facilities through small-scale water projects, water system rehabilitation and repair, well-drilling, and solid waste removal. Additional funds could help combat food insecurity worldwide. history@state.gov . Technical assistance is also being provided to the Government of Iraq (GOI) to implement a sound and transparent commercial legal framework, including the areas of company law and secured transactions, to foster the rule of law and promote a burgeoning private sector. Support for Tourism . Identified 128 dangerous areas in 32 villages and conducted community assessments in eight villages, interviewing 271 people in northern Iraq. While artists and the arts are often overlooked in community development strategies, they can be a vital economic catalyst, particularly in Native American communities, a report from the First Peoples Fund and ArtSpace finds. Improved access to primary health care through mobile health teams, rehabilitation of primary health care infrastructure, development of health surveillance programs, and improvements to medical laboratories. In addition to supporting many of the activities funded under the Development Assistance account, ESF funds meet near- and long-term political, economic, development, and security needs. Trained 45 Syrian and Jordanian teachers of Iraqi children in non-formal education techniques. U.S. Government Implementing Agency: USAID, d. Community Stabilization Program (CSP) in Strategic Cities. Economic Support Fund (ESF): up $947 million (+30%) International Development Finance Corporation (DFC): up $130 million (+23%) . The Registered Agent on file for this company is Lyons, Charles and is located at 10520 S.W. Construction of Phase I of the Nassriya Maximum-Security prison is 95 percent complete. Regarding Events in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Learn More About Commercial and Business Affairs, Learn More About the Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy, Learn More About International Finance and Development, Learn More About Counter Threat Finance and Sanctions, Learn More About Trade Policy and Transportation Affairs. The Economic Support Fund (ESF) provides development and economic assistance, particularly to countries of strategic importance to the U.S.
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