INL provided technical assistance to USACEs Gulf Region South division to resolve issues surrounding prison design and assisted the International Criminal Investigative Training Assistance Program in deploying a team of four U.S. advisors to the prison site to facilitate the activation schedule. Orientation for the 100 awardees under Round III of USAIDs scholarship program was conducted in Baghdad. Judicial training programs are designed to improve the functioning of judges and investigators in Iraqs criminal justice system. The Workforce Training and Economic Development (WTED) Fund was established in 2003 as part of the Grow Iowa Values Fund. The project will identify and support new businesses and expand operations of privately-owned and operated businesses. Black Education Fund And Economic Support Foundation, Inc. is a Florida Domestic Non-Profit Corporation filed on March 26, 1992. The American Rescue Plan provides $350 billion in emergency funding for eligible state, local, territorial, and Tribal governments to respond to the COVID-19 emergency and bring back jobs. xref Maintained the accelerated pace of community projects allowed by last quarters increase in funds allocated to CAP. This project was built using IRRF funds. Provided capacity-building training to several Iraqi business associations and chambers of commerce, including the Iraqi Businessmen Unions Babil and Thi Qar branches, the Iraqi Industrial Assemblage, the Iraqi Economy Development Centers Babil branch, Sulaymaniyah Chamber of Commerce, Kurdistan Tourism and Travel Agencies League, and Kurdistan Transporters Union. The final assessment will be used in advocacy efforts to improve the safety conditions in Iraqs airports. Nebraska reopens Small Businesses Stabilization grants with expanded eligibility: On July 13, the Nebraska Department of Economic Development (DED) began accepting new applicants under the Small Business Stabilization grant program. This would in part offset reductions in British budget assistance. Completed a training series for the Womens Empowerment Program, creating a forum in which women from diverse geographic, ethnic, and religious backgrounds can meet to share information, build relationships with one another, and build their capacities as effective civic organization workers and independent activists. The State Department raided $500 million from the Economic Support Fund to pay for its Green Climate Fund contribution. Currently 94 percent of ISP contracts have been awarded or are in the process of being awarded, while three percent are in the feasibility or financial approval phase and three percent remain in the solicitation and bidding phase. Previously, bank supervisors did not collect or analyze bank income data, which is a critical component in the overall analysis of a banks performance. P@vI$d'7fXC3;W'|.8 U.S. Government Implementing Agency: Department of State and USAID. Funded witness protection facilities adjacent to two new courthouses currently under construction at Rusafa and Basrah. An official website of the United States Government, Business, Entrepreneurship, & Responsible Business Conduct, Investment Relationships, Development Finance, & Macroeconomic Affairs, Economic Sanctions, Countering Terrorist Financing, Anti-Money Laundering, & Conflict Minerals, International Trade Policy Advice & Safe, Secure, Efficient Global Transportation, Division for Counter Threat Finance and Sanctions, Division for International Communications and Information Policy, Division for International Finance and Development, Division for Trade Policy and Negotiations, Office of Commercial and Business Affairs, Office of Economic Policy Analysis and Public Diplomacy, Office of the U.S. The clinic will provide legal representation to over 6,000 detainees. 0000000016 00000 n U.S. Government Implementing Agencies: Department of State and USAID. 2722 0 obj<>stream As COVID-19 has inflamed instability in already tense political environments, the work supported by the Economic Support Fund will require further investments following the crisis. In the Report accompanying the bill, the table . That includes $17 billion in short-term military aid, such as weapons and training; $10.4 billion in long-term military aid . Funds in this category also support the participation of women and minorities in the political process and civil society efforts. CAP will facilitate formal community coordination with local and provincial governments, promote transparency and accountability at all levels, and encourage local ownership of public goods. Combined with the Development Assistance account, ESF supports Feed the Future, which alleviates food insecurity by building stronger food systems. 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. The State Department also provides policy guidance for assistance allocated through the Economic Support Fund (ESF). Fosters stability and security abroad by strengthening the military and law enforcement forces in our partner countries through capacity building and training and helps countries purchase defense equipment and services produced in the United States. Organized the Ministry of Plannings first nationwide conference on Iraqs Provincial Development Strategies (PDS). The Economic Support Fund (ESF) account provides economic assistance to advance U.S. political and strategic interests by helping countries meet political, economic, and security needs. 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. This program began last quarter and is currently implementing eight, year-long grants totaling $905,627. ESF funds support better governance and greater civil society participation in some of the worlds most fragile countries. Accomplishments included: The Quick Response Fund ($125 million in ESF funding; see previous section) was established to accelerate economic, social, and civil society development within Iraqi provinces. 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. More than $238 million from the Economic Support Fund (ESF). 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. The President's 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. Helped bring communities together in conflict-mitigation dialogues, leading to broader projects that address the sources of conflict. The program is conducted in close collaboration with Iraqi local government bodies and responds to critical needs in Iraqi communities. Economic Development & Finance is charged with coordinating the state's economic development resources to attract, retain and expand wealth. LGP also strengthens the management skills of city and provincial administrators, local interim representative bodies, civil society organizations (CSOs), and civic institutions in order to improve the delivery of essential municipal services (including water, sewer, electricity, and solid waste collection and disposal). This proactive work to support economic diversification, community building and workforce . Completed almost 950 community projects, with work ongoing on 750 new projects in all provinces of Iraq. In consultation with Multinational Force-Iraq, PRTs, embedded PRTs (ePRTs), and local community leaders, CSP selects neighborhoods and districts for short-term projects that generate significant employment in the provision of essential services and public works. Improved availability of potable water and sanitation facilities through small-scale water projects, water system rehabilitation and repair, well-drilling, and solid waste removal. 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. PRDC funds support smaller-scale provincial-level infrastructure projects using Economic Support Fund monies. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy, A Look Back at 2022:The Promise and Impact of Commercial Diplomacy, Specific Instance Between Lonce Safari Kajangu, Anicet Tambwe Byadunia, Franois Zabene Zagabe, and The Coca-Cola Company, Regarding Events in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Specific Instance between Ghislain Bahati Muhangaza and Citibank, N.A. This section reports on funds appropriated under the NADR heading for humanitarian demining and small arms and light weapons destruction, including $9.9 million (FY 2007 continuing resolution), $7 million (FY 2007 supplemental budget), and $15.9 million (FY 2008 omnibus base budget). U.S. Government Implementing Agencies: Department of State, Bureau of Population,Refugees, and Migration (PRM); and USAID, Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA). Funding in the FY22 . In collaboration with the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs, CSP supports vocational education in skill areas identified through formal and informal market surveys. Deployed six small arms and light weapons (SA/LW) teams 136 times and completed 83 tasks, destroying 2,093 items of SA/LW. The GOI has committed to re-licensing all relevant software to confirm Iraqs ownership; restarting the server and instructing all spending units to resume data entry; and confirming that the IFMIS is Iraqs official financial system and that the MoF is responsible for connecting final spending units. 05.11.22. Protects U.S. national security while promoting balanced investment relationships, fostering sustainable development, and supporting international financial stability to create prosperity and growth in the United States and abroad. xb```b``ie`_( The agreement identifies project lists for all three sectors and fully obligates the funds available for Infrastructure Security. USAID-supported voter registration (VR) activities focused on completing the provisional lists of voters in preparation for the registry update exercise. 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. A total of $385 million in FY07 funds has been designated for PRDC projects, of which $198 million has been approved by the Embassy for specific projects that are currently being executed through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Gulf Region Division (GRD). Office of the U.S. A forum was provided to discuss lessons learned from Iraqs transitional electoral cycle of 2005. The expansion will permit the center to train twice as many civil servants (from 400 to 900 per month) in mapping, water treatment, and the use of geographic information systems (GIS). Cultivation and harvest support activities are ongoing. CAP continues to manage the Marla Ruzicka War Victims Fund ($14.96 million of CAP funds) to assist innocent victims of coalition action, helping the program quickly earn community acceptance and building trust in areas recently emerging from conflict. 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. Expanded program operations, including adjustments to expansion schedule to accelerate roll-out to Bayji and Tikrit. View a complete list of available self-service resources. Cuts could deepen food insecurity worldwide where. d. Ambassadors Targeted Development Program. The workshop focused on assisting the Network in creating approaches to peace building throughout Iraq by building upon existing interest by community organizations for conflict mitigation. Protection typically consists of a combination of concertina wire, fencing, setbacks, towers, berms, and ditches. Conducted four workshops for 120 participants from provincial councils and civic organizations from Basrah, Amara, Nassriya, and Samawa on challenges and opportunities for women members of provincial councils. United States Agency for Global Media (USAGM) [formerly Broadcasting Board of Governors], international broadcasting operations: . MostU.S. foreign assistance falls under the International Affairs Budget. In addition to these ministries, USAIDs Tatweer Project works closely with the Prime Ministers Office (PMO), Deputy Prime Ministers Offices (DPMO), and the Council of Ministries Secretariat (COMSEC). Training included power plant operations and maintenance training; Level 2 and Level 3 electrical protection training; procurement and contracts; management development; and technical management. Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, and for other purposes. Detailed Information on the Economic Support Fund - Human Rights and Democracy Fund Assessment. Continued support for a network of more than 100 Community Mental Health Workers (CMHWs) in ten governorates to provide basic mental health services through the Iraqi primary health care system. The core responsibility for this role is coordinating across relevant government entities, especially between the State Department and USAID. This can include chain-link fence, razor wire, guard towers, structural hardening, lighting, perimeter berms, hesco barriers, and concertina wire. 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. The Procurement Assistance Center (PAC) program has assisted the GOI in drafting and enacting new and streamlined procurement regulations and implementing instructions. 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