economic development

Woman in headscarf looking into microscope at desk in classroom (© MCA-Morocco)

Empowering women and youth in Morocco

A nonprofit agency is working in Morocco to increase employment of women and youth in high-demand job sectors.
Worker wearing orange hard hat holding roll of cable at power plant (© Evgeniy Maloletka/AP)

U.S., Ukraine launch rebuilding initiative

Learn about the recent U.S.-Ukraine Partnership Forum, held in Washington, and what it means for the future of Ukraine.
Kamala Harris walking and waving as schoolchildren cheer behind her (© Misper Apawu/AP)

Senior Biden officials deepen ties in visits to Africa

Several senior Biden officials have traveled to Africa recently, fulfilling a pledge the president made at the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit.
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Removing land mines protects people, restores habitat

The United States funds efforts to remove land mines in countries around the world. Learn how these partnerships save lives and livelihoods.
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Africa, U.S. partnerships fight hunger

Learn how the U.S. works with partners in Africa to find local solutions to improve the region’s food supply.
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U.S. gives millions to boost education in Honduras

Learn how millions of dollars from the United States and other partners will improve education for the children of Honduras.
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Pakistani students resume studies after floods

Learn what the U.S. is doing to help Pakistani students get back into the classrooms after last year's devastating floods.
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How Blue Dot Network certification will boost global infrastructure

The U.S. and global partners are creating an infrastructure certification process to drive investment to quality projects around the world.
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U.S. World Bank nominee leads in business and development

Ajay Banga, President Biden's nominee to lead the World Bank, has long worked to expand prosperity through digital technology.