Rajiv Shah (Detroit, 1973)
[1]
Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
•2010- present: Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). His action as USAID Administrator has focused mainly on the Haiti earthquake and Pakistan floods.
•2008-2010: Under Secretary for Research, Education and Economics and Chief Scientist, U.S. Department of Agriculture. He managed the Agricultural Research Service (including the National Agricultural Library), the Economic Research Service, the National Agricultural Statistical Service and the Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service. He launched the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, a new scientific institute created to elevate and enhance the capacity of agricultural research to address sustainable food production around the world, climate change, bioenergy and human nutrition.
• 2001-2008: Director of Agricultural Development in the Global Development Program, and Director of Strategic Opportunities at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. He managed the Foundation’s $1.5 billion commitment to the Vaccine Fund.
•Shah co-founded multiple nonprofit organizations including Project Impact for South Asian Americans, a pioneering organization with a mission to inspire and sustain leadership and activism among young Americans.
Education
• M.D. University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine;
• M.Sc. Health Economics, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania;
• Graduate of the University of Michigan, attended London School of Economics.
Areas of interest and expertise
Agricultural development:
Sustainable food production;
Climate change;
Bioenergy;
Human nutrition;
Farmer productivity;
Market access;
Policy, statistics and advocacy (created the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa).
Public Health:
Vaccination campaign (International Finance Facility for Immunization to transform the global system of vaccine financing worked to secure donor commitments for over $5 billion for this facility )[2].
Right to healthcare
U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
Established by President John F. Kennedy as the first U.S. foreign assistance organization with primary emphasis on long-range economic and social development assistance to foreign countries.
Established: 1961
Website: http://www.usaid.gov/
Development Objectives and Goals:
USAID works in agriculture, democracy & governance, economic growth, the environment, education, health, global partnerships, and humanitarian assistance in over 100 countries.
Agriculture
Farmers and livestock producers in every country are responsible for most of the supply of food that goes through grocery stores and markets in towns and cities. USAID works with all participants in agricultural development to support efforts to increase productivity.
Democracy & Governance
The idea of democracy is closely linked to the national identity of the United States. Expanding the global community of democracies is a key objective of U.S. foreign policy.
Economic Growth & Trade
Almost two-thirds of the world’s population lives on less than $2 per day. USAID economic growth and trade programs provide support both to government and private sector partners in lower-income countries to improve the levels of income their citizens enjoy.
Environment
USAID takes an integrated approach to natural resources management. Land and water must be managed skillfully so that they are able to maintain our basic ability to produce food for the nine billion people that the world is expected to have by 2050.
Education & Training
More than 900 million adults are not literate, primarily in developing countries. More than 125 million children who should be in school are not. USAID emphasizes programs of support for basic education and places a special emphasis on improving opportunities for girls, women and other underserved and disadvantaged populations.
Global Health
The USAID’s programs in global health represent the commitment and determination of the US government to prevent suffering, save lives, and create a brighter future for families in the developing world.
Global Partnerships
Since its inception, USAID has worked in cooperation with U.S. and international partners to improve conditions for people around the world. While these partnerships have long been key to USAID's success, this strategy has never been more important than now. USAID is committed to an approach that recognizes and incorporates the efforts of partnership and private giving, focusing on grassroots support, local ownership, sustainability, accountability, and--not least--passion and commitment.
Humanitarian Assistance
USAID is the U.S. Government agency that is responsible for directing the contributions to thousands of non-profit partners and international organizations. USAID ensures that all of this assistance is spent in the way that most effectively helps those who are in need.
Partner Countries
USAID provides assistance in more than 100 countries across the world.
Africa
“Today, promise, potential and opportunity exist in Africa. The hope for the future is based on current experiences in many countries on the African continent”. A more prosperous, healthy and stable Africa is in America’s best interest, and contributes to U.S. efforts to foster world-wide economic growth and increased trade, and to combat transnational security threats.
Asia
USAID operates in 21 countries in Asia. In recent years, this vast and diverse region has experienced vibrant economic growth and significant advances in poverty reduction. Today, many countries in Asia are well on their way to becoming developed economies; others, meanwhile, struggle to provide basic services and opportunities to their citizens.
Afghanistan / Pakistan
Afghanistan and Pakistan, USAID's two largest assistance programs, reflect the United States' commitment to the region's long term stability and human progress. USAID's Office of Afghanistan and Pakistan Affairs brings together vast technical support, analysis and resources to enhance reconstruction and development.
Europe and Eurasia
The United States seeks cooperative relations with Europe and Eurasia (E&E) countries in fighting international terrorism, opening markets, and tackling cross-border issues such as the spread of HIV/AIDS and trafficking in persons. Regional stability in Southeast Europe and the Eurasia sub-regions remain one of the underlying principles of USAID engagement in this part of the world.
Latin America and the Caribbean
Over the past several years, the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region, encompassing Central and South America and the Caribbean, has faced increasing development challenges that threaten the national security and economy of the United States. Contracting economic growth rates, extensive poverty, unemployment, skewed income distribution, crime and lawlessness, a thriving narcotics industry and a deteriorating natural resource base continue to undermine the stability of the region.
Middle East
USAID operates seven country programs and a regional program in the Middle East and North Africa. This region faces many challenges, including terrorism, instability, weak governance, high unemployment and poor education systems. USAID’s Middle East Bureau was created in March 2008 from the former Asia and Near East Bureau.
Agriculture
Democracy & Governance
Economic Growth & Trade
Environment
Global Health
Global Partnerships
Humanitarian Assistance
[1]
Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
•2010- present: Administrator of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). His action as USAID Administrator has focused mainly on the Haiti earthquake and Pakistan floods.
•2008-2010: Under Secretary for Research, Education and Economics and Chief Scientist, U.S. Department of Agriculture. He managed the Agricultural Research Service (including the National Agricultural Library), the Economic Research Service, the National Agricultural Statistical Service and the Cooperative State Research, Education and Extension Service. He launched the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, a new scientific institute created to elevate and enhance the capacity of agricultural research to address sustainable food production around the world, climate change, bioenergy and human nutrition.
• 2001-2008: Director of Agricultural Development in the Global Development Program, and Director of Strategic Opportunities at the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation. He managed the Foundation’s $1.5 billion commitment to the Vaccine Fund.
•Shah co-founded multiple nonprofit organizations including Project Impact for South Asian Americans, a pioneering organization with a mission to inspire and sustain leadership and activism among young Americans.
Education
• M.D. University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine;
• M.Sc. Health Economics, Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania;
• Graduate of the University of Michigan, attended London School of Economics.
Areas of interest and expertise
Agricultural development:
Sustainable food production;
Climate change;
Bioenergy;
Human nutrition;
Farmer productivity;
Market access;
Policy, statistics and advocacy (created the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa).
Public Health:
Vaccination campaign (International Finance Facility for Immunization to transform the global system of vaccine financing worked to secure donor commitments for over $5 billion for this facility )[2].
Right to healthcare
U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)
Established by President John F. Kennedy as the first U.S. foreign assistance organization with primary emphasis on long-range economic and social development assistance to foreign countries.
Established: 1961
Website: http://www.usaid.gov/
Development Objectives and Goals:
USAID works in agriculture, democracy & governance, economic growth, the environment, education, health, global partnerships, and humanitarian assistance in over 100 countries.
Agriculture
Farmers and livestock producers in every country are responsible for most of the supply of food that goes through grocery stores and markets in towns and cities. USAID works with all participants in agricultural development to support efforts to increase productivity.
Democracy & Governance
The idea of democracy is closely linked to the national identity of the United States. Expanding the global community of democracies is a key objective of U.S. foreign policy.
Economic Growth & Trade
Almost two-thirds of the world’s population lives on less than $2 per day. USAID economic growth and trade programs provide support both to government and private sector partners in lower-income countries to improve the levels of income their citizens enjoy.
Environment
USAID takes an integrated approach to natural resources management. Land and water must be managed skillfully so that they are able to maintain our basic ability to produce food for the nine billion people that the world is expected to have by 2050.
Education & Training
More than 900 million adults are not literate, primarily in developing countries. More than 125 million children who should be in school are not. USAID emphasizes programs of support for basic education and places a special emphasis on improving opportunities for girls, women and other underserved and disadvantaged populations.
Global Health
The USAID’s programs in global health represent the commitment and determination of the US government to prevent suffering, save lives, and create a brighter future for families in the developing world.
Global Partnerships
Since its inception, USAID has worked in cooperation with U.S. and international partners to improve conditions for people around the world. While these partnerships have long been key to USAID's success, this strategy has never been more important than now. USAID is committed to an approach that recognizes and incorporates the efforts of partnership and private giving, focusing on grassroots support, local ownership, sustainability, accountability, and--not least--passion and commitment.
Humanitarian Assistance
USAID is the U.S. Government agency that is responsible for directing the contributions to thousands of non-profit partners and international organizations. USAID ensures that all of this assistance is spent in the way that most effectively helps those who are in need.
|
Program Area
|
FY 2011
|
|
|
1
|
3.1 - Health
|
5,589,663,711
|
|
2
|
5.1 - Protection,
Assistance and Solutions
|
2,045,054,767
|
|
3
|
4.5 - Agriculture
|
1,013,194,362
|
|
4
|
2.2 - Good Governance
|
953,754,766
|
|
5
|
4.4 - Infrastructure
|
690,006,767
|
|
6
|
3.3 - Soc. & Econ
Services & Protection for Vulnerable Populations
|
570,647,789
|
|
7
|
3.2 - Education
|
523,008,584
|
|
8
|
6.2 - Administration
and Oversight
|
503,649,915
|
|
9
|
4.8 - Environment
|
493,207,985
|
|
10
|
1.6 - Conflict
Mitigation and Reconciliation
|
421,749,900
|
|
11
|
4.3 - Financial Sector
|
340,434,876
|
|
12
|
4.1 - Macroeconomic
Foundation for Growth
|
261,193,235
|
|
13
|
2.4 - Civil Society
|
260,750,780
|
|
14
|
4.6 - Private Sector
Competitiveness
|
217,258,347
|
|
15
|
1.4 -
Counter-Narcotics
|
212,079,000
|
|
16
|
2.1 - Rule of Law and
Human Rights
|
189,265,830
|
|
17
|
2.3 - Political Competition
and Consensus-Building
|
180,626,325
|
|
18
|
6.1 - Program Design
and Learning
|
127,363,345
|
|
19
|
4.7 - Economic
Opportunity
|
108,321,072
|
|
20
|
5.2 - Disaster
Readiness
|
106,263,764
|
|
21
|
4.2 - Trade and
Investment
|
91,687,245
|
|
22
|
1.1 -
Counter-Terrorism
|
42,666,866
|
|
23
|
1.3 - Stabilization
Operations and Security Sector Reform
|
29,427,713
|
|
24
|
1.2 - Combating
Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
|
19,000,000
|
|
25
|
1.5 - Transnational
Crime
|
10,961,625
|
Partner Countries
USAID provides assistance in more than 100 countries across the world.
Africa
“Today, promise, potential and opportunity exist in Africa. The hope for the future is based on current experiences in many countries on the African continent”. A more prosperous, healthy and stable Africa is in America’s best interest, and contributes to U.S. efforts to foster world-wide economic growth and increased trade, and to combat transnational security threats.
Asia
USAID operates in 21 countries in Asia. In recent years, this vast and diverse region has experienced vibrant economic growth and significant advances in poverty reduction. Today, many countries in Asia are well on their way to becoming developed economies; others, meanwhile, struggle to provide basic services and opportunities to their citizens.
Afghanistan / Pakistan
Afghanistan and Pakistan, USAID's two largest assistance programs, reflect the United States' commitment to the region's long term stability and human progress. USAID's Office of Afghanistan and Pakistan Affairs brings together vast technical support, analysis and resources to enhance reconstruction and development.
Europe and Eurasia
The United States seeks cooperative relations with Europe and Eurasia (E&E) countries in fighting international terrorism, opening markets, and tackling cross-border issues such as the spread of HIV/AIDS and trafficking in persons. Regional stability in Southeast Europe and the Eurasia sub-regions remain one of the underlying principles of USAID engagement in this part of the world.
Latin America and the Caribbean
Over the past several years, the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region, encompassing Central and South America and the Caribbean, has faced increasing development challenges that threaten the national security and economy of the United States. Contracting economic growth rates, extensive poverty, unemployment, skewed income distribution, crime and lawlessness, a thriving narcotics industry and a deteriorating natural resource base continue to undermine the stability of the region.
Middle East
USAID operates seven country programs and a regional program in the Middle East and North Africa. This region faces many challenges, including terrorism, instability, weak governance, high unemployment and poor education systems. USAID’s Middle East Bureau was created in March 2008 from the former Asia and Near East Bureau.
Top 20 Benefiting Countries for
FY 2011
|
Country
|
FY 2011
|
|
|
1
|
Afghanistan
|
1,438,596,449
|
|
2
|
Haiti
|
970,910,372
|
|
3
|
Kenya
|
498,728,751
|
|
4
|
Jordan
|
460,251,837
|
|
5
|
Pakistan
|
393,000,846
|
|
6
|
Tanzania
|
371,859,231
|
|
7
|
South Africa Republic
|
348,995,068
|
|
8
|
Nigeria
|
336,053,916
|
|
9
|
Democratic Republic of
Congo
|
265,018,524
|
|
10
|
South Sudan
|
264,407,305
|
|
11
|
West Bank/Gaza
|
245,378,605
|
|
12
|
Iraq
|
242,860,393
|
|
13
|
Zambia
|
229,272,026
|
|
14
|
Uganda
|
221,891,934
|
|
15
|
Colombia
|
192,362,083
|
|
16
|
Israel
|
190,526,897
|
|
17
|
Indonesia
|
182,565,755
|
|
18
|
Ethiopia
|
182,143,079
|
|
19
|
Mozambique
|
175,572,408
|
|
20
|
Liberia
|
168,738,471
|
U.S. Agency for
International Development (USAID)
President
John F. Kennedy established the U.S. Agency for International Development
(USAID). It was
the first U.S. foreign assistance organization whose primary emphasis was on
long-range economic and social development assistance to foreign countries. Though
this new agency was born during a time of social, political and economic
upheaval around the globe, USAID's origins were planted shortly after World War
II ended in 1945.
Established: 1961
Website: http://www.usaid.gov/
Development Objectives
and Goals:
USAID works in agriculture, democracy & governance,
economic growth, the environment, education, health, global partnerships, and
humanitarian assistance in more than 100 countries to provide a better future
for all.
Program Area
|
FY 2011
|
|
1
|
3.1 - Health
|
5,589,663,711
|
2
|
5.1 - Protection,
Assistance and Solutions
|
2,045,054,767
|
3
|
4.5 - Agriculture
|
1,013,194,362
|
4
|
2.2 - Good Governance
|
953,754,766
|
5
|
4.4 - Infrastructure
|
690,006,767
|
6
|
3.3 - Soc. & Econ
Services & Protection for Vulnerable Populations
|
570,647,789
|
7
|
3.2 - Education
|
523,008,584
|
8
|
6.2 - Administration
and Oversight
|
503,649,915
|
9
|
4.8 - Environment
|
493,207,985
|
10
|
1.6 - Conflict
Mitigation and Reconciliation
|
421,749,900
|
11
|
4.3 - Financial Sector
|
340,434,876
|
12
|
4.1 - Macroeconomic
Foundation for Growth
|
261,193,235
|
13
|
2.4 - Civil Society
|
260,750,780
|
14
|
4.6 - Private Sector
Competitiveness
|
217,258,347
|
15
|
1.4 -
Counter-Narcotics
|
212,079,000
|
16
|
2.1 - Rule of Law and
Human Rights
|
189,265,830
|
17
|
2.3 - Political
Competition and Consensus-Building
|
180,626,325
|
18
|
6.1 - Program Design
and Learning
|
127,363,345
|
19
|
4.7 - Economic
Opportunity
|
108,321,072
|
20
|
5.2 - Disaster
Readiness
|
106,263,764
|
21
|
4.2 - Trade and
Investment
|
91,687,245
|
22
|
1.1 -
Counter-Terrorism
|
42,666,866
|
23
|
1.3 - Stabilization
Operations and Security Sector Reform
|
29,427,713
|
24
|
1.2 - Combating
Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD)
|
19,000,000
|
25
|
1.5 - Transnational
Crime
|
10,961,625
|
Agriculture
Farmers and
livestock producers in every country are responsible for most of the supply of
food that goes through grocery stores and markets in towns and cities. USAID
works with all participants in agricultural development to support efforts to
increase productivity.
Democracy & Governance
The idea of
democracy is closely linked to the national identity of the United States.
Expanding the global community of democracies is a key objective of U.S.
foreign policy.
Economic Growth & Trade
Almost
two-thirds of the world’s population lives on less than $2 per day. USAID
economic growth and trade programs provide support both to government and
private sector partners in lower-income countries to improve the levels of
income their citizens enjoy.
Environment
USAID takes
an integrated approach to natural resources management. Land and water must be
managed skillfully so that they are able to maintain our basic ability to
produce food for the nine billion people that the world is expected to have by
2050.
Education & Training
More than
900 million adults are not literate, primarily in developing countries. More
than 125 million children who should be in school are not. USAID emphasizes
programs of support for basic education and places a special emphasis on
improving opportunities for girls, women and other underserved and
disadvantaged populations.
Global Health
The USAID’s
programs in global health represent the commitment and determination of the US
government to prevent suffering, save lives, and create a brighter future for
families in the developing world.
Global Partnerships
Since its
inception, USAID has worked in cooperation with U.S. and international partners
to improve conditions for people around the world. While these partnerships
have long been key to USAID's success, this strategy has never been more
important than now. USAID is committed to an approach that recognizes and
incorporates the efforts of partnership and private giving, focusing on
grassroots support, local ownership, sustainability, accountability, and--not
least--passion and commitment.
Humanitarian Assistance
USAID is the
U.S. Government agency that is responsible for directing the contributions to
thousands of non-profit partners and international organizations. USAID ensures
that all of this assistance is spent in the way that most effectively helps
those who are in need.
Partner Countries
USAID provides assistance in more
than 100 countries across the world.
Sub-Saharan Africa
According to
USAID:“Today, promise, potential and opportunity exist in Africa. The hope for
the future is based on current experiences in many countries on the African
continent”. A more prosperous, healthy and stable Africa is in America’s best
interest, and contributes to U.S. efforts to foster world-wide economic growth
and increased trade, and to combat transnational security threats.
Asia
USAID
operates in 21 countries in Asia. In recent years, this vast and diverse region
has experienced vibrant economic growth and significant advances in poverty
reduction. Today, many countries in Asia are well on their way to becoming
developed economies; others, meanwhile, struggle to provide basic services and
opportunities to their citizens.
Afghanistan / Pakistan
Afghanistan
and Pakistan, USAID's two largest assistance programs, reflect the United
States' commitment to the region's long term stability and human progress.
USAID's Office of Afghanistan and Pakistan Affairs brings together vast
technical support, analysis and resources to enhance reconstruction and
development.
Europe and Eurasia
The United
States seeks cooperative relations with Europe and Eurasia (E&E) countries
in fighting international terrorism, opening markets, and tackling cross-border
issues such as the spread of HIV/AIDS and trafficking in persons. Regional
stability in Southeast Europe and the Eurasia sub-regions remain one of the
underlying principles of USAID engagement in this part of the world.
Latin America and the Caribbean
Over the
past several years, the Latin America and Caribbean (LAC) region, encompassing
Central and South America and the Caribbean, has faced increasing development
challenges that threaten the national security and economy of the United
States. Contracting economic growth rates, extensive poverty, unemployment,
skewed income distribution, crime and lawlessness, a thriving narcotics
industry and a deteriorating natural resource base continue to undermine the
stability of the region.
Ø
Middle East
USAID
operates seven country programs and a regional program in the Middle East and
North Africa. This region faces many challenges, including terrorism,
instability, weak governance, high unemployment and poor education systems.
USAID’s Middle East Bureau was created in March 2008 from the former Asia and
Near East Bureau.
Top 20 Benefiting Countries for
FY 2011
Country
|
FY 2011
|
|
1
|
Afghanistan
|
1,438,596,449
|
2
|
Haiti
|
970,910,372
|
3
|
Kenya
|
498,728,751
|
4
|
Jordan
|
460,251,837
|
5
|
Pakistan
|
393,000,846
|
6
|
Tanzania
|
371,859,231
|
7
|
South Africa Republic
|
348,995,068
|
8
|
Nigeria
|
336,053,916
|
9
|
Democratic Republic of
Congo
|
265,018,524
|
10
|
South Sudan
|
264,407,305
|
11
|
West Bank/Gaza
|
245,378,605
|
12
|
Iraq
|
242,860,393
|
13
|
Zambia
|
229,272,026
|
14
|
Uganda
|
221,891,934
|
15
|
Colombia
|
192,362,083
|
16
|
Israel
|
190,526,897
|
17
|
Indonesia
|
182,565,755
|
18
|
Ethiopia
|
182,143,079
|
19
|
Mozambique
|
175,572,408
|
20
|
Liberia
|
168,738,471
|
[2]World Health Organization estimates this initiative will save more than five million
children's lives through the next decade.
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