THE United States has announced an additional US$73 million in funding to support democratic development in several countries, including Zambia.
The commitment was made by USAID Administrator Samantha Power during the Democracy Delivers event, held on the sidelines of the 79th Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
“I am pleased to announce that USAID will commit an additional $73 million to support democratic development in Democracy Delivers partner countries,” said Power.
She highlighted that the funding will support priorities such as public service delivery in Zambia, along with similar initiatives in Ecuador and Malawi, as well as energy security, job growth, and anti-corruption efforts in other partner nations.
This new funding comes in addition to the nearly US$6 million USAID has recently provided to foster inclusive democratic systems and sustainable local food production in its partner countries.
According to a statement issued by Namatama Njekwa, the First Secretary for Press and Public Relations of the Permanent Mission of Zambia to the United Nations, Zambia was represented at the event by Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Mulambo Haimbe who led the Zambian delegation to the UN General Assembly.
He was joined by Minister of Infrastructure, Housing and Urban Development, Charles Milupi, Special Assistant to President Hakainde Hichilema for Project Monitoring and Implementation, Dr Lawrence Mwananyanda and Zambia’s Ambassador to the United States, Chibamba Kanyama.
By Moses Makwaya
Kalemba September 27, 2024
