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Maputo – The U.S. and Mozambican governments signed today three development agreements totaling almost $110 million. Mission Director for the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Jennifer Adams represented the U.S. Government, while Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation José Pacheco represented the Government of the Republic of Mozambique. These agreements provide $14 million in additional funding for USAID programs focused on accelerating resilient broad-based economic growth, $13.6 million to improve the quality of education, and $81.5 million to improve health systems and services. With these agreements, the U.S. Government will continue to build on its investments to help Mozambique achieve inclusive socioeconomic development for its people. With the amendments, USAID's 2019 assistance investment in Mozambique now totals $288 million, supporting programs focused on malaria, maternal/child health, family planning, nutrition, tuberculosis, education, agriculture, biodiversity conservation, and water and sanitation.
The first of several aircraft chartered by the U.S. Government arrived on Saturday at Pemba airport. The aircraft contained 500 shelter toolkits procured by the U.S. Government. The toolkits include hammers, shovels, nails, rope, and other supplies. The International Organization for Migration will deliver the toolkits to families affected by Cyclone Kenneth to repair and rebuild their homes. Starting today, additional flights will arrive with water containers, thermal blankets, heavy-duty plastic sheeting, and other relief supplies.
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