USAID to allocate $64 mln to strengthen Georgia’s self-reliance, Euro-Atlantic aspirations
USAID said that they are standing with the Georgian people in these difficult times. Photo: 2020news.
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The Georgian parliament has ratified amendments to the USAID Development Assistance Agreements with the government of Georgia which allows USAID/Georgia to move forward with more than $64 million in funding to strengthen Georgia's self-reliance and Euro-Atlantic aspirations, USAID in Georgia reported earlier today.
During these difficult times, we reaffirm our support for the Georgian people.USAID is proud to continue to partner with Georgia on deepening democratic development, supporting inclusive economic growth, and countering malign influence,” said the statement.
Georgia’s Parliament ratified amendments to our Development Assistance Agreements with the Government of Georgia. This allows us to move forward with more than $64 million in @USAID funding to strengthen Georgia's self-reliance. @usingeo @GovernmentGeo @parliament_ge @USAIDEurope pic.twitter.com/evq4SyrIkD
— USAID Georgia (@USAIDGeorgia) April 24, 2020
- Georgia has received 4.3 bln in financial aid from US in past 28 years
- US 2021 budget offers $700 mln to counter Russian influence, strengthen allies
Last week the US allocated an additional $600,000 to help bolster Georgia’s healthcare system in the face of the COVID-19 crisis.
Georgia has received $4,348,400,000 in financial aid from the United States between 1992 and 2020, the Congressional Research Service Report reads.
The US Government will allocate funds for two new, “large-scale” projects in Georgia and the donation for both projects will amount to $1.2 million, the government of Georgia press office has reported.The Georgian government says that the US will provide $500,000 to support entrepreneurs in the villages at the occupation line in Georgia and $700,000 for the construction of a children’s hematology-oncology center in Tbilisi.
The US Government has plans to provide $500,000 to fund new enterprises in the Georgian villages along the Russian-occupied territories, the US embassy to Georgia has reported. "Residents along the occupation line need special support,” the embassy said
Seven infected individuals have recuperated from the coronavirus in Georgia increasing the total number of recoveries to 139. Earlier today, doctors held a meeting at the First University Clinic in Tbilisi to exchange experience in fight against the coronavirus.
The USAID will increase support for manufacturing, e-commerce, information and communications technology (ICT), and other innovative sectors, said Georgian Economy Minister Natia Turnava earlier today after meeting USAID Georgia Mission Director Peter Wiebler.
Georgian Economy Minister Natia Turnava has met the USAID Economic Security Programme steering team earlier today to discuss recent and ongoing projects under the programme as well as projects planned for the future.
More than 30 small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Georgia will benefit from a new three-year programme launched by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and Gazelle Finance, a financial company that invests in SMEs in the Eurasia Region, with current focus on Georgia and Armenia.
US President Donald Trump has proposed a $4.8 trillion budget for the 2021 fiscal year, which offers $0.7 billion aid for the US allies in Europe, Eurasia and Central Asia to counter Russian influence. The budget also provides $24 million for the Global Engagement Center to counter Russian propaganda and disinformation.