Tag: economic development
This is where Iran could be today [infographic]
Compared to other countries with similar starting points 40 years ago, Iran has fallen behind, to the detriment of the Iranian people.
U.S. researchers find novel way to produce bigger plants
Photosynthesis is key to the air we breathe and the food we eat, but it doesn't work as efficiently as it could. Scientists say they've found a remedy.
American ingenuity, drive sparked shale oil revolution
There's shale all over the world, but Americans have led the way in figuring out how to make it gush oil and gas. Now they lead the world in production.
When typhoons strike the Philippines, U.S. aid follows
When typhoons strike the Philippines, the U.S. ally knows it can count on generous U.S. assistance. But America helps in nonemergencies too.
The BUILD Act makes room for fair deals
In 2019, a new government agency will open an untapped pipeline for investment from the U.S. private sector to low- and middle-income countries.
U.S. helps to power a brighter Senegalese future
A $550 million grant from the U.S. will boost access to electrical power throughout Senegal in an innovative U.S.-Senegal partnership.
U.S.-Africa trade is ready for takeoff
Kenya Airways joins several other African airlines providing direct service between the U.S. and Africa, which is expected to boost trade and tourism.
A new day begins for U.S., Mexico, Canada trade
President Trump and leaders of Mexico and Canada signed a new trade agreement to revamp rules that Trump blamed for massive American job losses.
Investing in Indo-Pacific nations large and small
The United States is joining other countries to boost public-private investment in the Indo-Pacific region. First stop, Papua New Guinea.