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Call for Relevant Experiences in Disaster Risk Reduction in the Americas

08/24/2012

As part of the activities being developed within the framework of the III Session of the Regional Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) in the Americas, supported by the U.S. Agency for International Development’s Office of U.S. Foreign Disaster Assistance (USAID/OFDA), scheduled to take place from October 29 to 31, 2012, in Argentina, the U.N. International Strategy for Disaster Risk Reduction (ISDR) and the Organization of American States (OAS) have issued a call for the identification and systematization of relevant experiences on DRR in the Americas, including themes related to climate change adaptation.

Supporting civil service in Paraguay

06/13/2012

The Civil Service Secretariat aims at improving the quality and efficiency of public service through the Network of Management and organized a workshop with Government of Paraguay’s institutions.

USG Disaster Assistance to Flooding in the Chaco

06/08/2012

In response to flooding in the Chaco and the declared natural disaster, and in coordination with the National Emergency Secretariat (SEN), USAID/OFDA is providing a $50,000 grant to support affected families.

Inclusion of People with Disabilities and Corporate Social Responsibility

05/09/2012

USAID Partner, Fundación Saraki, launched a two-day International Seminar on “Inclusion and Corporate Social Responsibility”, under USAID’s Effective Labor Inclusion program, for People with Disabilities (PwD).

Educating to create intellectual property

02/16/2012

This is the title of the book that will be used to teach high school students about the importance of intellectual property.

Cassava provides bussiness opportunities

01/11/2012

Highly demanded in the Paraguayan market, the cassava is cultivated by the vast majority of rural households. Its industrialization provides businesses opportunities for all.

Effective Criminal Investigations with increased Forensics Capacity

01/10/2012

The recently inaugurated Forensics Laboratory, established with MCC Threshold Program’s assistance, is playing a significant role in the Paraguayan justice system.

Results based budget program.

01/04/2012

The Paraguayan Ministry of Finance and a USAID/Paraguay’s local partner GEAM signed an Memorandum of Understanding aimed at increasing the Ministry’s capabilities for conducting program evaluation.

New market facilities in Santa Rosa.

12/20/2011

Santa Rosa is a rural town in San Pedro Department. Here new municipal market facilities were inaugurated with the purpose of helping rural producers and entrepreneurs to have a safe and clean place to offer their products.

Graduation of MCC Police Assistance Program

12/06/2011

Interior Minister Carlos Filizzola celebrated the conclusion of MCC Threshold Program II activities with the Ministry and National Police. The program helped Paraguay recruit a more professional police force, and implement systems for more effective and transparent performance.