AMMAN — From March 8–10, USAID Deputy Administrator Isobel
Coleman will travel to Jordan, Israel, and the West Bank, according to a USAID
press statement.
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During her trip, Coleman will meet with USAID staff and beneficiaries,
government officials, and partners to underscore the agency’s support of US
priorities in the region, including civil society engagement, economic growth,
youth empowerment, water scarcity, and climate change.
While in Jordan, she will discuss the importance of His Majesty King
Abdullah’s reform agenda supported by the Bilateral Memorandum of Understanding
on Strategic Partnership between the US and Jordan.
Visit to Israel, West BankIn Israel and the West Bank, the deputy administrator will meet with
Israeli and Palestinian officials to discuss USAID’s support for the
Palestinian people and commitment to ensuring
that both Israelis and Palestinians enjoy equal measures of security, freedom,
and prosperity. She will also underscore the importance of the Negev Forum and
the bilateral partnership between the US and Israel to advance regional
priorities and build cooperation.
During her trip, Coleman will have the opportunity to visit USAID
projects and meet with civil society organizations, local entrepreneurs, women
leaders, and youth who are engaging with the agency to build peace and
stability across the region.
Earthquake reliefIn addition, she will hear from USAID staff who have been supporting
the US government’s relief efforts following the deadly earthquakes in Turkey
and Syria.
USAID remains committed to helping the people in Turkey and Syria recover
from this disaster as quickly as possible, the statement said.
Deputy Administrator ColemanColeman is responsible for USAID program and policy oversight,
including of the agency’s Regional and Pillar Bureaus, a separate statement
noted. As deputy administrator, she guides USAID’s crisis response, leads its work
in countering the influence of China and Russia, and supports efforts to
address the root causes of irregular migration.
She is also responsible for overseeing agency efforts to prevent famine
and future pandemics; strengthen education, health, democracy, and economic growth;
and improve responses to climate change.
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