Monday, September 28, 2015

USAID helps fighting corruption in Ukraine

U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Administrator Rajiv Shah  announced in June $10 million in additional U.S. support for Ukraine, largely for corruption fighting measures. This includes assistance in areas not previously addressed, by helping Ukrainians develop institutions and mechanisms to better monitor how their government is working for them.
Shah announced the investment during remarks at the Kyiv National Economics University before an audience of students, staff, civil society and government ministers. Over the past 20 years, USAID has invested close to $2 billion in Ukraine to build a stronger more stable economy, develop and strengthen democratic structures, strengthen civil society and provide better healthcare. Read more at https://www.usaid.gov