Today, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) celebrated the graduation of 37 women from all over Egypt who received USAID scholarships to earn Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) degrees at premier universities in the United States. “These graduates join hundreds of USAID scholarship recipients who are making a difference in Egypt,” said USAID/Egypt Mission Director Sherry F. Carlin. “The U.S.-Egypt Higher Education Initiative is a multi-year investment in Egypt’s future, but the impact can last a lifetime.” Supported by the United States Government through USAID and launched in 2014, the U.S.-Egypt Higher Education Initiative provides scholarships to talented women and men from underserved communities throughout Egypt to study at Egyptian and American universities in fields that are critical to Egypt’s sustained economic growth. Since its inception, nearly 1,000 men and women have received scholarships for … [Read more...] about 37 Egyptian Women Graduate from United States Agency for International Development (USAID)-Sponsored Master of Business Administration (MBA) Programs
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United States trade measures will backfire
The U.S. put a 25 per cent tax on $34 billion worth of Chinese imports Friday. The world's two biggest economies slapped tit-for-tat duties on US$34 billion worth of each other's imports on Friday, with Beijing accusing Washington of triggering the "largest-scale trade war" as they sharply escalated their conflict. The conflict between the world's two biggest economies reflects chronic tension in their relationship as customers, business partners, and increasingly competitors. The United States is also set to impose 25% tariffs on another $16 billion in Chinese exports later in the summer, and China has vowed to retaliate against USA goods worth a similar amount. "I've watched for too many years. how we always end up taking the brunt of most trade deals", he said. Profit forecasts that include a potential tariff impact will perhaps even overshadow second-quarter earnings growth, which analysts say could equal or surpass the first-quarter's 26.6% year-over-year increase. "We are in a … [Read more...] about United States trade measures will backfire
Trump says China is ‘vicious,’ using United States farmers as trade pawns
President Trump welcomes Jean-Claude Juncker, president of the European Commission to the White House to discuss trade. "If we could have no tariffs, and no barriers, and no subsidies, the United States would be extremely pleased", he said as he met Mr. Juncker in the Oval Office. The U.S. and European Union will "hold off on other tariffs" while negotiations proceed, as well as re-examine U.S. steel and aluminum tariffs and retaliatory duties imposed by the European Union "in due course", Juncker said in remarks to reporters after the much-heralded meeting. He said this was a "short-term" solution to help farmers and give President Donald Trump time to negotiate a longer term trade deal to help agriculture and other sectors hurt by unfair trading practices by China and others. Juncker said it his "intention to make a deal" that would work towards zero tariffs on industrial goods. Previously, the European Union had been threatening to impose major tariffs on $US20 billion of USA goods … [Read more...] about Trump says China is ‘vicious,’ using United States farmers as trade pawns
Sierra Leone: United States Embassy congratulates First Cohort of Intermediate Disease Detectives
On Friday, July 27, Charge d’Affaires Tomekah L. Burl attended the graduation ceremony of the first cohort of the Intermediate level of the Field Epidemiology Training Program (FETP). The FETP—run by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in collaboration with the Sierra Leonean Ministry of Health and Sanitation (MoHS)—trains Sierra Leonean public health professionals in epidemiology, surveillance, and outbreak response. The first cohort of 11 graduates are now trained to rapidly detect and respond to outbreaks in the country, and are counted toward the country’s goal of one epidemiologist per 200,000 population, or 39 epidemiologists. The U.S. government, through the Global Health Security Agenda (GHSA), is committed to supporting impactful programs like FETP in Sierra Leone. The GHSA mission is to prevent, detect, and respond to disease threats. The Government of Sierra Leone has shown global leadership in establishing and implementing these … [Read more...] about Sierra Leone: United States Embassy congratulates First Cohort of Intermediate Disease Detectives
United States Embassy observes July 30 Zimbabwe elections
The United States supports the Zimbabwean people’s desire to determine their future through a free, fair, and credible election on July 30. At the Zimbabwean government’s invitation, twenty teams from the Embassy will be in the field observing polling throughout Zimbabwe. They have been accredited by the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC). The United States Embassy remains committed to supporting the people of Zimbabwe and their efforts to build a more just, prosperous, and healthy society, regardless of the outcome of the election. We do not support any candidate or political party; we support the democratic process. Observation of elections is a long-standing international best practice, and we welcome the opportunity to observe this important part of Zimbabwe’s democracy. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of U.S. Embassy in Zimbabwe. … [Read more...] about United States Embassy observes July 30 Zimbabwe elections