![]() |
![]() |
|
THE USAID ASSISTANCE PROGRAM IN BOLIVIA The United States Government channels its development assistance to Bolivia through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). USAID is one of the largest and oldest international development agencies and is well known in Bolivia, especially in rural areas where thousands of projects have been implemented. USAID has been providing assistance to Bolivia since the 1960s
USAID works with the Government of Bolivia, the private sector and the Bolivian population to achieve equitable and sustainable development. USAID/Bolivia provides about $85 million annually in development assistance through bilateral agreements with the Bolivian government and unilateral agreements with other organizations. USAID programs are implemented by non-governmental organizations (NGOs), the private sector, and Bolivian governmental organizations. USAID’s programs support Bolivia’s National Development Plan and are designed to address key issues, such as poverty and social exclusion of historically disadvantaged populations. USAID’s program in Bolivia strengthens democratic institutions; provides economic opportunities for disadvantaged populations through business development and trade; improves family health; promotes sustainable use of natural resources and biodiversity conservation; provides small farmers alternatives to illicit coca cultivation; and improves food security. The following is an overview of the principal areas where USAID provides support: Economic Growth: Increased Income for Bolivia's Poor
Health: Improved Health of Bolivians
Economic Growth: Forest, Water and Biodiversity Resources Managed for Sustained Economic Growth
Governing Justly and Democratically: Increased Confidence in Democratic Institutions and Processes
Title II Food Security: Improved Economic Sustainability in Food Insecure Areas
Special Development Activity Fund
|
El Diario names USAID "Organization of the Year" for 2008 (pdf)
USAID in "El Chapare"
Current Programs by Department
Financial InformationU.S. Government AssistanceMultimedia VideosEnvironment "Bolivia Forestal"Current Programs Summary by ProjectsDemocracy EconomicOpportunities Environment Health Integrated Development Food Security Humanitarian AssistanceFloods 2008ResourcesFrequently Asked Questions Links Studies and ReportsPress RoomThe Mission Success Stories Press ReportsBusiness OpportunitiesRFP (Request for Proposals) RFA (Request For Applications) Employment OpportunitiesOther ProgramsOffice of Transition Initiatives |