Isobel Coleman
@ColemanUSAID
Deputy Administrator @USAID. Former ambassador at @USUN. Author, mother, & champion of women/girls. Happiest at a trail head. Racquet sport aficionado š¾
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https://www.usaid.gov/ 01-02-2022 15:17:33
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Thanks Denys Shmyhal for a productive mtg, where Ambassador Bridget A. Brink and I stressed the U.S. commitment to Ukraine and underscored the need to deepen democratic and economic reforms for a more prosperous Ukrainian future.
Russia is waging war not just on Ukraineās armed forces, but also on its economy. At #KyivInvestmentForum , I described how $61bn in new supplemental funds for Ukraine will enable our partners to build back stronger, not only to a state of self-sufficiency, but to one of growth.
Great visit today to Irpin with Oleksandr Kubrakov, Mykhailo Fedorov, & Isobel Coleman where we saw the e-Recovery system in action. In a city where 70% of the buildings were destroyed or damaged, USAID has supported Ukraineās successful efforts to rebuild with an app. It has helpedā¦
Moving visit to Romanivsky Bridge and a residential area damaged during the Battle of Irpin with Oleksandr Kubrakov Mykhailo Fedorov & Ambassador Bridget A. Brink.
Weāre partnering with the govt of Ukraine to rebuild telecom infrastructure, aid war-affected communities, & promote an inclusive recovery.
I visited the Agrico potato company to announce USAID is providing nearly $250m over five years to rebuild and expand šŗš¦ās agricultural sector.
Our ag support enables Ukrainian farmers to boost their productivity + profitability, strengthening š food security and the economy.
.USAID invests in Ukraineās agriculture sector from seed to shipmentāincluding procurement of this pilot boat to support safe export routes along the Danube river.
Projections show exports will grow ~15% this year, creating revenue to help šŗš¦ defend itself while feeding the š.
April was Ukraineās largest month of exports since Russiaās full-scale invasion. Proud to join Isobel Coleman & Oleksandr Kubrakov to deliver a pilot boat that enables ships to deliver Ukraineās grain to the world - a key to sustaining Ukraineās exports & its economy.
Inspiring visit to Kyiv School of Economics, where I met with students to discuss their vision for Ukraine's future, the role of education, and the country's economic recovery.
Iām thrilled to be back in #Ukraine to see the šŗšø+ šŗš¦ partnership on the ground. Together, weāre investing in energy, agriculture, health, and economic securityāensuring the countryās continued strength and resilience against Russiaās senseless aggression. #SlavaUkraine
Energizing discussion with Mihai PopČoi while on the ground in Chisinau. The US stands firmly behind Moldovaās reform agenda and vision for a European future.
Itās #EducationWeek in Moldova! Perfect opportunity to visit MediaCor. Launched by Samantha Power, it is the first digital-media production center in the country.
USAID invests in digitalization + innovation in educationābuilding a talent base in š²š© to fill the jobs of tomorrow.
Great discussion with the Director-General of EU Neighbourhood & Enlargement šŖšŗ, Gert Jan Koopman, about our shared commitment to the people of Ukraine, the Western Balkans, and around the world.