State Department and Related Agency: Selected Accounts 5 Table 4. Expanded the Baghdad Amanat Training Center, built with LGP support in 2004, and transferred responsibility for the center to the Iraqi government. Housing. Funding for the Fogarty . The State Department has now fully committed the $350 million in MRA funds appropriated by Congress for the international COVID-19 response. Helped bring communities together in conflict-mitigation dialogues, leading to broader projects that address the sources of conflict. 0000008204 00000 n Exclusion Zones: Creating a protected area to provide security to linear infrastructure such as oil pipelines and electrical transmission lines. Completed 25 projects (23 with FY 2006 funds and two with FY 2007 funds) with a total contract value of $11.3 million. Revised Provides that, of the $3.34 billion appropriated for the Department of State's Economic Support Fund, funding made available for programs to promote democracy and the rule of law in Venezuela shall be increased by $3 million, from $30 million to $33 million. The Global Food Security and COVID-19 Crises: U.S. The following activities were undertaken to improve the situation for Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) and their host communities nationwide. In the Report accompanying the bill, the table . U.S. Government Implementing Agencies: Department of State, Bureau of Population,Refugees, and Migration (PRM); and USAID, Office of Foreign Disaster Assistance (OFDA). The findings were distributed to academics, politicians, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Cuts could deepen food insecurity worldwide where. These projects represent an investment in protecting oil distribution infrastructure and are in various stages of completion, ranging from recently awarded contracts to ninety percent completion. Provided business skills training to 2,093 people, all of whom graduated at the end of the course. Increased funds could decrease the likelihood of preventable violence. F, . Authority (a) Policy requirements for assistance. 0000009064 00000 n Contact: OTTED or Enterprise Florida. history@state.gov . . 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. An official website of the United States Government. 0000000673 00000 n ESF addresses needs through a range of activities, including increasing the private sectors role in the economy; assisting in the development of effective, accessible, and independent legal systems; supporting transparent and accountable governance; and empowering citizens. Convened PRT staff to discuss best approaches to designing proposals. IMCO has cleared 22,577 square meters of contaminated land. About LII. a. Infrastructure Capacity Development Training and Technical-Level Management. Upon completion of key restart efforts, the servers will be moved to a MoF facility. 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 Department of State is managing $25 million of QRF funds through small grants and procurements and cooperates closely with USAID, which is managing $100 million through grants up to $200,000. Completed the distribution of seeds for multiple high-yield vegetable varieties and plastic cover to protect winter plantings to 900 vegetable farmers in the Taji/Abu Ghraib area. Enhanced UNHCRs preparedness and response capacity, including by reinforcing its contingency stockpiles inside Iraq. Advisory Commission on Public Diplomacy, U.S. Agency for International Development. 0 Launched a conflict resolution series to train civic activists from all 18 provinces. This program will also help the GOI improve its employee payroll system. View this program's assessment summary. The clinic will provide legal representation to over 6,000 detainees. Due to receiving fewer applications than projected during the first round, DED estimated it could award . These core accounts support development programming across a wide range of priorities, including efforts to promote food securitywhich took on a new urgency following Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Facilitated the first in a series of two constituent relations and outreach symposiums in Erbil with MPs, think tank academics, and other NGOs to discuss ways to bridge the communications gap between MPs and their constituents. In collaboration with the Iraqi Ministry of Environment, initiated a Radiation Workers Protection Program that will employ Iraqi experts in to developing and implementing radiation safety training the dismantlement of former nuclear facilities. Provided vocational training to approximately 5,000 students nationwide. Through ICRC, provided basic medicine, dressing material, medical equipment, and laboratory supplies to 20 different locations throughout Iraq with high concentrations of internally displaced persons (IDPs). The Resource Status of Department of State economic support fund interagency agreements with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Iraq Developed plans for a landmark documentary film, book, and website covering the heritage, history, and recent past of the Marsh Arabs as well as their current living conditions in the Southern Marshes. P@vI$d'7fXC3;W'|.8 Trained approximately 75 members from seven different Kurdish political parties on campaign management and planning. The Coronavirus State and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds (SLFRF) program, a part of the American Rescue Plan, delivers $350 billion to state, local, and Tribal governments across the country to support their response to and recovery from the COVID-19 public health emergency. startxref Supported a voter education workshop held in Erbil for members of IHECs Public Outreach Division and Capacity Building Division. ESF facilitates direct communication between individuals of different ethnic, religious, and political backgrounds in countries affected by civil strife and war, including the Middle East and North Africa. DRL's Human Rights and Democracy Fund (HRDF), which is DRL's allocation of the Economic Support Fund (ESF), is used to fulfill the Bureau's mandate to monitor and promote human rights and democracy worldwide. Department of State Inspector General: $4 million; Notable Programs. Economic Support Fund (ESF): up $947 million (+30%) International Development Finance Corporation (DFC): up $130 million (+23%) . Criminal Justice Development and Rule of Law International Narcotics Control and Law Enforcement Funds (INCLE). Previously, bank supervisors did not collect or analyze bank income data, which is a critical component in the overall analysis of a banks performance. Trained more than 60 farmers on field preparation, planting, and irrigation scheduling for a new variety of maize. Economic assistance. Reflecting the priority that the Biden-Harris Administration places on global [] This would in part offset reductions in British budget assistance. The agreement identifies project lists for all three sectors and fully obligates the funds available for Infrastructure Security. 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. 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. Empire State Economic Development Fund Program, Construction, expansion and rehabilitation of facilities, Businesses involved in industrial, manufacturing, warehousing and distribution, Research and development, high technology, service and other non-retail commercial enterprises, Local development corporations and industrial development agencies. Under the Iraq Rapid Assistance Programs Civil Society Component ($30 million in ESF), USAID provides grants to civil society organizations (CSOs) working towards conflict mitigation. Establishing a Creative Economy: Art as an Economic Engine in Native Communities. Successfully transitioned trash collection responsibilities to the municipal government in five Baghdad districts. Helped local councils in northern Babil, an area once plagued by violence, conduct their first public meetings since the overthrow of the previous regime. The Targeted Development Program (TDP) ($57.4 million in FY 2007 Supplemental ESF funds) is a grant program that provides the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad with a valuable tool for supporting economic and social initiatives in areas of conflict in Iraq. Oneida Child Care Service Programs; Community Support Fund (CSF) Job Center - Currently closed due to the Pandemic; WIOA; Wisconsin State Benefits; Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) Special Programs; Native Employment Works (NEW) General Assistance (GA) Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) 185 Terr., Miami, FL 33157. The fund is administered by the Office of Provincial Affairs (OPA) based in Baghdad. 2720 0 obj<> endobj To date, the fund has completed 367 individual, family, and community projects, with 213 more being implemented. Explanation: The purpose of HRDF is to help fulfill the State Department's mandate to monitor and promote human rights and democracy worldwide. Since the establishment of the LGPs second phase, more than 32,623 Iraqis have participated in 8,304 discussions to educate citizens on democracy and political transitions. To date, DRL has awarded more than $124 million to support programs that focus on democracy and governance, human rights, and womens issues. Needs are addressed through a range of activities, including increasing the role of the private sector in the economy, assisting in the development of effective, accessible, and independent legal systems, supporting transparent and accountable governance, countering terrorism and extremist ideology, and empowering citizens. The Registered Agent on file for this company is Lyons, Charles and is located at 10520 S.W. Future activities will include assisting the GOI in the selection and training of personnel to establish and operate a national mine action coordination center; support to IMCO in clearing extensive swaths of agricultural and other contaminated land; assisting the efforts of the Iraq Health and Social Care Organization in providing a mine risk education program in central and southern Iraq; and beginning the second phase of a Landmine Impact Survey, in the governorates of Salah ad Din and Diyala (Baquba) Governorates. The core responsibility for this role is coordinating across relevant government entities, especially between the State Department and USAID. This program began last quarter and is currently implementing eight, year-long grants totaling $905,627. Funds in this category also support the participation of women and minorities in the political process and civil society efforts. Facilities Hardening (forward operating bases, refineries, power lines, power plants, water stations, and oil terminals): Improving existing critical infrastructure to withstand interdiction attempts and security breaches. Collaborated with United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) to refer victims of torture from Baghdad to Sulaymaniyah for treatment. Treasury has made payments from the Fund to States and eligible units of local government; the District of Columbia and U.S. These documents were developed in a broadly participatory process involving provincial leaders and citizens, and they will guide public investment decisions and budget allocations in each province for the next three to five years. CSP is currently implementing social and economic stabilization programs in 15 cities and will complete its program expansion to 18 total project sites by the second quarter of FY08. 05.11.22. 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. Enrolled up to 6,000 Iraqi children in non-formal and remedial education activities in Jordan. Planned efforts span the essential services of electricity, health care, transportation, communication, water, and sanitation.