Burundi Natural Resource
Key US Government Links
Tanzania Ministry of Natural Resources Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism Tanzania Wildlife Research Institute ... Relevant links on: BIODIVERSITY – Flora & Fauna, Wildlife, Conservation ENERGY – Clean Energy, Pollution ENVIRONMENTAL CONVENTIONS HEALTH – Infectious/Communicable Disease SCIENCE – Research, Technology, Space WATER – Oceans, Coasts, Rivers, Wetlands MEDIA & RESOURCE - Newsletters, Bulletins Country Specific Links ... [Read More]
Rwanda (01/05)
American business interest in Rwanda, other than in tea and telecommunications, is weak, and the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) has yet to make a significant impact in Rwanda. Energy needs will stress natural resources in wood and gas, but hydroelectric power development is underway, albeit primarily in the planning stages. Rwanda does not have nuclear power nor coal resources. Finally, the Rwanda’s fertility rate (averaging 5.8 births per woman) will continue to stress services, and diseases such as AIDS/HIV transmission, malaria, and tuberculosis will have a major impact on human resources. ... [Read More]
Hub Responsibilities and Contact Information
Location/Responsible Bureau/Countries Assigned/Major Issues I. Anatolian Hub Ankara, Turkey Bureau of European and Eurasian Affairs Armenia, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Moldova, Turkey, Ukraine; Bulgaria (Black Sea issues only; other issues handled by REO Budapest); Kazakhstan (Caspian oil and gas pipelines only; other issues handled by REO Tashkent); Romania (Black Sea issues only; other issues handled by REO Budapest); Russian Federation (Black Sea and at-sea Caspian pipelines only; other issues handled by EST Office, AmEmbassy Moscow); Turk ... [Read More]
Department of State Washington File: Text: Working for a Sustainable World -- Environmental Stewardship, Pt. II
USAID funds emergency relief and transition efforts in response to manmade and natural disasters. Human exploitation of natural resources weakens the ability of natural systems to mitigate weather-related events. That puts more people at increased risk and makes ecosystems and water resources more vulnerable. The dual forces of climate variability and poor management choices about land and water resources cause natural disasters. Poor planning and preparation exacerbate damage. Because prevention of complex emergencies is far better than helping victims afterwards, the U.S. Government funds programs to teach prevention, increase local shills to respond when disaster strikes, and improve partner nations' capacity to prepare and plan to mitigate the effect of water-related and other disasters. ... [Read More]
Individual Country Programs
Ethiopia: The projects Addis Ababa selected in FY 2003 are dispersed throughout Ethiopia's administrative regions and benefit a wide range of communities. They will mainly affect income generation, environmental issues, construction, and rural food production. One activity, benefiting an estimated 100,000 women, will enable workshops to be conducted that address the harmful practice of female circumcision. It will also train community agents in making home visits and preparing reports.Gabon: The FY-02 allocation funded several educational projects, one farm expansion, and an HIV/AIDS Prevention Resource Center. As a non-USAID presence post, the Special Self-Help Program is believed to be its most important tool for public outreach and development promotion. Gambia, The: ... [Read More]
U.S. Commitment to Women in Africa
Botswana. Kgetsi Ya Tsei (KYT) received funds in 2003 to purchase a new oil press. The women of KYT, spread among 25 villages, harvest and market a range of natural resource products, such as soap made from marula trees. The Samochima Community, located on the edge of the Okavango Delta, makes papyrus paper. They received a small grant to help them perfect their craft and enable them to sell their products to the local tourist industry. ... Community Resource Centers and Scholarships. The U.S. inaugurated the Education for Development and Democracy Initiative in Nigeria in June 2003 with the awarding of 50 scholarships to disadvantaged girls and the opening of a Community Resource Center. ... [Read More]
Ethiopia (07/05)
Natural resources: Potash, salt, gold, copper, platinum, natural gas (unexploited). ... Gold, marble, limestone, and small amounts of tantalum are mined in Ethiopia. Other resources with potential for commercial development include large potash deposits, natural gas, iron ore, and possibly oil and geothermal energy. Although Ethiopia has good hydroelectric resources, which power most of its manufacturing sector, it is totally dependent on imports for its oil. A landlocked country, Ethiopia has relied on the port of Djibouti since the 1998-2000 border war with Eritrea. Ethiopia is connected with the port of Djibouti by road and rail for international trade. Of the 23,812 kilometers of all-weather roads in Ethiopia, 15% are asphalt. Mountainous terrain and the lack of good roads and sufficient vehicles make land transportation difficult and expensive. However, the government-owned airline’s reputation is excellent. Ethiopian Airlines serves 38 domestic airfields and has 42 international destinations. ... [Read More]
Uganda (01/05)
In 1998, Uganda deployed a sizable military force to eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), ostensibly to prevent attacks from Ugandan rebel groups operating there. There were widespread allegations that Ugandan military and civilian officials were involved in the illegal exploitation of DRC natural resources. After much international pressure, Uganda withdrew its troops from DRC in June 2003. ... Natural resources: Copper, cobalt, limestone, phosphate. ... [Read More]
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