Planned efforts span the essential services of electricity, health care, transportation, communication, water, and sanitation. The fund is administered by the Office of Provincial Affairs (OPA) based in Baghdad. 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. During the quarter the following key projects continue to be executed through the ISP program: The Community Action Program ($149.96 million in ESF funding) builds upon previous community development efforts and further strengthens the links between communities and their governments. Historically, the Director of Foreign Assistance has been at different times a dual-hatted USAID Administrator, a career Senior Executive Service employee,oraStateDepartment Administratively Determined employee. A total of 47 projects worth $260.3 million have been awarded, with 92 percent of available funds obligated. This fund is designed to invest one-time, seed money into projects that will provide economic . These funds include $50 million in ESF funds provided in the FY06 supplemental budget; $20.94 million in MRA funds in the FY 2007 continuing resolution; $90 million in the FY 2007 supplemental budget ($45 million in MRA and $45 million in IDFA), and an anticipated $199.4 million from the FY 2008 omnibus base budget ($149.4 million in MRA and an anticipated $50 million in IDFA). The Local Governance Program (LGP) ($245 million in ESF funding for the current Phase II) works closely with Iraqis in all 18 provinces, actively supporting and complementing PRT initiatives to promote diverse and representative citizen participation in provincial, municipal, and local councils. Funding in the FY22 . Judicial training programs are designed to improve the functioning of judges and investigators in Iraqs criminal justice system. Supplementary Tables - Department of State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs: FY 2022 . The State Department also provides policy guidance for assistance allocated through the Economic Support Fund (ESF). The training was part of the broader effort to increase capacity in planning for and conducting voter education campaigns and activities by the Commission. The Treasury Department, the Office of Fiscal Service, and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) provided three rounds of fast and direct relief payments during the various phases of the COVID-19 crisis. EB promotes a strong American economy by leveling the playing field for American companies doing business in global markets, attracting foreign investors to create jobs in America, and deploying economic tools to deny financing to terrorists, human rights abusers, and corrupt officials. In the Report accompanying the bill, the table . history@state.gov . Supported the Kurdistan Economic Development Organization (KEDO) in holding two entrepreneurship training programs targeting students studying economics and finance at Sulaymaniyah University and Dahuk University. The State Department has now fully committed the $350 million in MRA funds appropriated by Congress for the international COVID-19 response. Opened urban planning and GIS centers for provincial governments in 17 of Iraqs 18 provinces; a center will open in Diyala province as soon as security conditions permit. Published and distributed 2,000 copies of the Research Department (RD) Handbook of the Iraqi Council of Representatives (CoR), which promotes and explains to Members of the Parliament (MPs) the functions and services provided by the RD. People-to-People Partnership for Peace Fund 2346e to 2346i. This project was built using IRRF funds. Carried out a demonstration project to expose farmers to new technology related to improved maize production. Trained 60 Iraqi Conflict Assessment Facilitators, representing each province, in conflict analysis and data collection methods. TTY 711. economicsuccess@fairfaxcounty.gov. IMCO has cleared 22,577 square meters of contaminated land. Conducted quarterly Business Registry mentoring sessions in Erbil and Sulaymaniyah. The Presidents 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. Economic Survey 2021-22. Diplomatic Security Annual Appropriations, FY2019 . The CARES Act provides an additional $45 billion to our Disaster Relief Fund, more than doubling the amount available to support the COVID-19 Emergency and Disaster Declarations. This effort will complement specific supply chain enhancements to help Iraq meet its domestic food needs and revitalize a sector that employs over a quarter of Iraqs population. WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo announced that the Department's Economic Development Administration (EDA) is awarding a $3 million grant to Western Wyoming Community College District, Rock Springs, Wyoming, to help diversify the economy by boosting the region's healthcare workforce. Photo By: Syed Mahabubul-Kader Batel is licensed under the CC BY-NC 4.0 license. 0000000673 00000 n Leads U.S. government efforts to ensure safe, secure, efficient aviation and maritime transportation networks worldwide. Hired an advisor to assess the status and current operating environment of the Iraqi Justice Integration Project, which is designed to improve coordination and information-sharing among key ministries and courts in Iraqs criminal justice system. This program now supports three regional training centers located in Erbil, Mosul, and Basra and a satellite office in Hilla. 0000000016 00000 n Funding also supports transparent and accountable governance and empowers citizens. The $450,000 Mobile Substation Battery Bank project in the Wassit province, which replaced six battery banks with chargers for mobile substations, increasing reliable power to approximately 30,000 residents and area water pump stations used to supply irrigation channels with water. Increased funds could decrease the likelihood of preventable violence. Global AIDS Coordinator and Global Health Diplomacy, Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs, Special Representative for Syria Engagement, U.S. Security Coordinator for Israel and the Palestinian Authority, Office of the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) and INL have identified 27 courthouses in Iraq desperately needing security upgrades. Additional funds could transform schools into centers of learning and development for entire communities and allow for integration of programs in other sectors with schools and educational programs. The Community Stabilization Program ($514 million in ESF funding) focuses on reducing the incentives for young men to participate in sectarian violence and insurgent activities in two ways. endstream endobj 2737 0 obj<>/W[1 1 1]/Type/XRef/Index[113 2607]>>stream 80 participants represented Kirkuk, Salah ad Din, Ninawa, the northern provinces, Baghdad, and Diyala. Completed almost 950 community projects, with work ongoing on 750 new projects in all provinces of Iraq. Agenciesthat receive fundingthrough this budgetinclude the Departments of State, Agriculture andTreasury;USAID; thePeace Corps; and theMillennium Challenge Corporation. Prioritized project lists have been approved that plan the use of all authorized funds, with 57 specific efforts identified that span O&M sustainment of U.S.-funded facilities in the essential service areas of electricity, health care, transportation, communication, water, and sanitation. Humanitarian Assistance (IHA) accounts, and moved the Economic Support Fund (ESF) account from Title III (Bilateral Economic Assistance) into Title IV (International Security Assistance) to make clear the committee's . Began an initial training for judicial investigators on the secure site of the Rusafa Rule of Law Complex. Provided essential emergency relief commodities for IDPs and affected community members. Funding levels may not accurately reflect those in the appropriations bills and/or reports due to rounding. The findings were distributed to academics, politicians, and non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Programs in the area of policy, legal and regulatory reform ($88.2 million in ESF funds) are on-going. Economic Support Services. The analysis revealed a high level of fluidity in Iraqi politics wherein parties are turning more to negotiation rather than relying on violent elimination of opponents. CONTACT INFORMATION: 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 703-324-2581. Seventy-four percent of available funds have been obligated. As the U.S. continues to face threats from abroad, ESF works to mitigate these concerns. Read it here: https://t.co/dVUBSMFrmL, RT @UnderSecTFI: Money services businesses (MSBs) can be a critical lifeline for our countrys vibrant diaspora communities to support thei, Form 941, employer's quarterly federal tax return, Office of Recovery Programs Self-Service Resources, View a complete list of available self-service resources. Part IVEconomic Support Fund 2346. Our country's economic strength and our global leadership are a package deal. Offered workshops and specialized technical training in analytical and environmental chemistry, computer science applications, and science education. 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. Supported a voter education workshop held in Erbil for members of IHECs Public Outreach Division and Capacity Building Division. IHECs Voter Registration Division obtained the PDS food distribution system list and successfully converted it into a baseline voter registry. These funds support a combination of minefield and battle area clearance operations and explosive ordnance disposal; small arms/light weapons destruction missions by the Iraq Mine/Unexploded Ordnance Clearance Organization (IMCO) and the Mines Advisory Group (MAG); and the completion of the Iraq Landmine Impact Survey in a second phase to take place in the five remaining governorates of Anbar, Baghdad, Diyala, Ninawa and Salah ad Din. L. 99-83, title II, 201(a), Aug. 8, 1985, 99 Stat. The program is also developing a network of employment service centers to research market demand and help place unemployed Iraqis in long-term jobs. Assisted in establishing an information technology training center at the Ministry of Agriculture. Satisfactory applications are presented to the ESD directors for consideration. Historically, the Director of Foreign Assistance has been at different times a dual-hatted USAID Administrator, a career Senior Executive Service employee. Read about the impact of the first six months of the American Rescue Plan programs in the impact report. . Trained 31 Iraqi conflict mediators on advanced training and facilitation techniques so they can conduct training and mediate disputes at local and provincial levels. 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. Continued the Training of Trainers program in Baghdads ministries as well as in the provinces of Northern and Southern Iraq. For more information, please visitwww.state.gov/cj, An official website of the United States Government, U.S. Department of State and U.S. Agency for International Development FY 2023 Budget Request, Office of the U.S. The Workforce Training and Economic Development (WTED) Fund was established in 2003 as part of the Grow Iowa Values Fund. Fact Sheet Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor Washington, DC June 1, 2004 FY 1999-2000 Human Rights and Democracy Fund Projects. e. Infrastructure Security Protection for Oil, Water, and Electricity. State small business funding support for on-demand workers. ESF addresses the threats caused by climate change, improves energy sectors, and promotes human rights. Completed 25 projects (23 with FY 2006 funds and two with FY 2007 funds) with a total contract value of $11.3 million. Hardening projects are under way in connection with electrical transmission lines, electrical substations, petro-chemical refineries, water treatment plants, power generation plants, and offshore oil platforms. Trained in Jordan 73 representatives of 11 political parties on internal party operations, platform development, internal and external communications, and review of the objectives of a political party. Helped local councils in northern Babil, an area once plagued by violence, conduct their first public meetings since the overthrow of the previous regime. They are available to protect human rights and freedom of the press, combat human trafficking and corruption, and increase public accountability. Program Objectives: Foster community self-reliance; Have community participation and contribution - volunteer time and labor, donated land, equipment and materials - and the U.S. contribution must be on a one-time basis only . 0000005593 00000 n Signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Minister of Finance agreeing to restart IFMIS. The SSH program across Africa received $2 million in 2020 through the Africa Regional Economic Support Fund. HRDF's purpose is to be a flexible, responsive mechanism . Cancian wrote that altogether military aid has totaled $38.2 billion. Funded witness protection facilities adjacent to two new courthouses currently under construction at Rusafa and Basrah. Training includes preventive maintenance planning and scheduling, inventory control systems, spare parts forecasts and procurement, apprenticeship and certification programs with existing Iraqi technical institutes, and, in the power sector, planning for annual maintenance outages. CoronavirusState and Local Fiscal Recovery Funds, Special Inspector General, Troubled Asset Relief Program (SIGTARP), Administrative Resource Center (ARC)- Bureau of the Fiscal Service. Funds could be used for technical assistance to local governments to foster communities of learning and pursue comprehensive development efforts. 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. External links to other Internet sites should not be construed as an endorsement of the views or privacy policies contained therein. 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. ESF resources fund programs by several State and USAID bureaus, including the State Department Bureaus of. Home; Historical Documents. xA 04 p\GczC. These rule-of-law programs help the Government of Iraq to establish an effective and fair criminal justice system to which Iraqi citizens will turn to resolve disputes, rather than to militias and other alternative forms of justice. 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. Photo By: Avijit Ghosh is licensed under the CC BY-NC 4.0 license. 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. Turned over funding and operational responsibilities of the witness security camps to the U.S. b. O&M Sustainment of Key U.S.-Funded Infrastructure. trailer 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. The Fund exclusively supports public-private partnership . 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. 06.08.21. Exclusion Zones: Creating a protected area to provide security to linear infrastructure such as oil pipelines and electrical transmission lines. Articles from Wex. The Department and USAID have begun obligating a planned total of $4.5 million in FY2018 Economic Support Funds through the FTIF to support 15 projects in the following countries: Algeria, Armenia . Historically, the State Department and USAID comprise more than 90%of the U.S. International Affairs Budget. CSP implementation often takes place in support of Multinational Force-Iraq (MNF-I) and Iraqi Security Force clear-control-retain operations. Facilitated a five-day leadership and government communication workshop in Erbil with staff from the North and South Oil Companies. This quarter, the Embassy approved $63.7 million in funds for projects in Iraqs 18 provinces. In Legislation Economic Support Fund in the U.S. Code: Title 22, Chapter 32, Subchapter II, Part IV The current, permanent, in-force federal laws regulating economic support fund are compiled in the United States Code under Title 22, Chapter 32, Subchapter II, Part IV. EB promotes a strong American economy by leveling the playing field for American companies doing business in global markets, attracting foreign investors to create jobs in America . Helps U.S. businesses and entrepreneurs pursue opportunities abroad and promotes responsible business conduct. This section reports on funds appropriated for Iraq refugee and IDP assistance under the MRA, ERMA, and IDFA accounts, which are separate from refugee assistance funds previously provided under the Iraq Relief and Reconstruction Fund (see Appendix I). Department of State, foreign operations, and related programs, for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2020, and for other purposes. Jan 10 Minutes. The trainings were attended by a total of 35 participants. This conference brought together provincial and federal officials for a formal presentation of provincial development strategies. Completed translation into Kurdish and printing of 1,500 copies of three trade union leadership training manuals. Economic Support Fund (ESF): up $947 million (+30%) International Development Finance Corporation (DFC): up $130 million (+23%) . Grantees are indigenous Iraqi CSOs. <]>> The project will identify and support new businesses and expand operations of privately-owned and operated businesses. Convened PRT staff to discuss best approaches to designing proposals. 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. Contact: OTTED or Enterprise Florida. Started construction on eleven projects (five with FY 2006 funds and six with FY 2007 funds) with a total contract value of $30.6 million. Press Release. The program is conducted in close collaboration with Iraqi local government bodies and responds to critical needs in Iraqi communities. Provided sub-grant awards to nine civil society organizations (CSOs) to implement small projects centered on leadership skills, development of youth, reconciliation, and capacity-building for more effective community representation and mobilization around issues of common interest. Unless otherwise noted, the discussion and . Table of Popular Names. More than $238 million from the Economic Support Fund (ESF). Facilitated two entrepreneurship conferences for policymakers that presented difficulties facing entrepreneurs and recommendations on overcoming these obstacles. About LII. Funds support trade and capacity building, strengthen independent judiciaries, protect human rights and freedom of the press, combat human trafficking and corruption, increase public accountability access to justice, and protect civil society activists and journalists. 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). U.S. Government Implementing Agency: USAID, d. Community Stabilization Program (CSP) in Strategic Cities. In collaboration with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and several U.S. universities, launched an Engineering Enhancement Program, which offers fellowships and mentoring for Iraqi engineers to improve their technical skill sets. Search. Fiscal Transparency Innovation Fund. At the Department of State and USAID, the Budget would: The Budget also invests in the global health workforce and systems to enhance countries abilities to provide core health services, improve health systems resiliency, and respond to crises. a. Infrastructure Capacity Development Training and Technical-Level Management. Projects conducted this quarter included electrical capacity development training given to engineers, operators, and technicians from the Iraq Ministry of Electricity. Black Education Fund And Economic Support Foundation, Inc. is a Florida Domestic Non-Profit Corporation filed on March 26, 1992. Technical assistance is also being provided to the Government of Iraq (GOI) to implement a sound and transparent commercial legal framework, including the areas of company law and secured transactions, to foster the rule of law and promote a burgeoning private sector. Payments from the third round continue to go out to Americans across the country. U.S. Government Implementing Agencies: Department of State and USAID. 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Yellen at Bilateral Meeting with Peoples Republic of China Vice Premier Liu He, Remarks by Deputy Secretary of the Treasury Wally Adeyemo at White House event Lowering Costs: Inflation Reduction Act Briefing, Today, @SecYellen sent a letter to Congressional leadership regarding the debt limit. Additional funds could help combat food insecurity worldwide. Continued providing assistance to the Minister of Electricity for the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) on developing an electricity master plan. Improved access to primary health care through mobile health teams, rehabilitation of primary health care infrastructure, development of health surveillance programs, and improvements to medical laboratories. The Office of Recovery Programs is providing self-resources to assist recipients of awards from its programs with questions about reporting, technical issues, eligible uses of funds, or other items. F, . international activities, including operating U.S. embassies and consulates throughout the world; providingmilitary assistance to allies; aiding developing nations; dispensing economic assistance to fledgling democracies; promoting U.S. exports abroad; making U.S. payments to international organizations; and contributing to international peacekeeping efforts.. The $245,000 renovation of the Suroor Elementary School in Baghdad. The Office of Foreign Assistance is responsible forthesupervision and overallstrategicdirection of foreignassistance programs administered by the U.S. Department of State and U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). In addition to Request for $60.4 billion in annual discretionary appropriations, the Budget includes $6.5 billion in mandatory funding for State and USAID over five years to make transformative investments in pandemic and other biological threat preparedness globally in support of U.S. biodefense and pandemic preparedness strategies and plans. Adults. The Empire State Economic Development Fund is flexible, providing a range of assistance to ensure that the state is meeting the diversity of business needs. BEIJING - The theme of this year's World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting is "Cooperation in a fragmented world." No word better describes the gloomy state of the global economy than "fragmented." In addition to rising trade barriers, jolted supply and industrial chains and major regional conflicts, the fading consensus on economic globalization is . Funding will support at least 22 projects across Washington state focused on increasing programs and services to help meet the needs of underserved communities, businesses, entrepreneurs OLYMPIA, WA - The Washington State Department of Commerce today announced 22 projects conditionally awarded Small Business Innovation Fund (SBIF) grants ranging from $500,000 to $5 million. IFMIS servers have been moved to the Economic Growth II (EGII) compound where several GOI advisors have temporarily moved to continue work. ESF funds support better governance and greater civil society participation in some of the most fragile countries around the world. EDF funds assist with: Construction, expansion and rehabilitation of facilities. 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. Assisted IMCO in beginning clearance of the Iraq-Iran port of entry in Wasit province. Collaborated with United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq (UNAMI) to refer victims of torture from Baghdad to Sulaymaniyah for treatment. 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) Foreign assistance can be divided into three broad categories: Advances our national security by helping countries meet near-term political, economic, and development needs. Detailed Information on the Economic Support Fund - Human Rights and Democracy Fund Assessment. Awarded a grant for the provision of continuing medical education for specialty physicians in Iraq through direct and tele-medicine training. Searched and cleared 892,909 square meters of land, safely removing and destroying 5,337 hazardous items in northern Iraq. 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. Due to receiving fewer applications than projected during the first round, DED estimated it could award . Supported the introduction of regular planning meetings for the Electoral Operations Planning Work group. The course brought together civil servants from various ministries to discuss common experiences and share lessons learned in tackling administrative challenges. This raised the cumulative number of civil servants trained to 7,360. 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