USAID Weekly - October 9, 2020

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Friday, October 9, 2020

During Acting Administrator Barsa's visit to Kenya, USAID provided 200 ventilators to help fight COVID-19. In Nairobi, he met with governors to discuss opportunities for the U.S. and Kenyan private sector. USAID is providing an additional $22.8 million into its 5-year agreement with the Ministry of International Cooperation in Egypt to improve the investment environment and empower women to join the labor force. Healthcare workers in Egypt are ready to treat patients with ventilators donated by USAID. Deputy Administrator Glick met with Embassy of Japan Minister Sadia to discuss 5G, Quad Relations, and partnering in developing countries with USAID.

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