We partner to end extreme poverty and to promote resilient, democratic societies while advancing our security and prosperity. Our Mission: “The object of our aid is to create the conditions where it is no longer needed, so that communities thrive, governance is strong, and schools and other institutions continue to operate long after we leave.” – Former USAID Administrator Rajiv Shah

Why Our Work Is Important to America American and Global Security - Preventing conflict around the world - Play critical role in our nation’s effort to stabilize countries - Help governments transition away from violence American and Global Prosperity - The U.S.’ economic future will in part be determined by USAID’s work - Developing world plays a large role in America’s economic fortunes - In 2009, US exported over half-a-trillion dollars - 97% of export revenues went to small and medium size US companies

Our Core Values: PASSION FOR MISSION We come to work to foster sustainable development and advance human dignity globally. EXCELLENCE We strive for efficiency, effectiveness, and meaningful results across our work. INTEGRITY We are honest and transparent, accountable for our efforts, and maintain a consistently high moral standard. EMPOWERMENT We elevate all voices striving for global economic, environmental, and social progress. INCLUSION We value our differences and draw strength from diversity. COMMITMENT TO LEARNING We seek to improve ourselves and our work continually through reflection and evaluation. RESPECT We demonstrate respect for one another, our partners, and the people we serve in communities around the world.

Quadrennial Diplomacy and Development Review (QDDR) Joint review of the mandates and capabilities of the Department of State and the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), to ensure that these core elements of American civilian power work more effectively and in tandem to advance U.S. interests at home and abroad Provides a blueprint for advancing America’s interests in global security, shared prosperity and universal values of human dignity and freedom. Reaffirms USAID’s role and mission as the U.S. Government’s lead development agency as a key pillar of U.S. national strategic security.

USAID Forward Deliver results on a meaningful scale through a strengthened USAID Promote sustainable development through high-impact partnerships Identify and scale up innovative, breakthrough solutions to development challenges

Objectives Increase Food Security/Feed the Future Promote Global Health/Child Survival Less Carbon Intensive Path to Economic Growth/Power Africa Science, Technology Innovation and Partnerships Agency Resource Management/USAID Forward

USAID MIDDLE EAST BUREAU

88 Morocco Egypt Yemen Lebanon West Bank/ Gaza Jordan Iraq Syria Tunisia Libya Algeria Regional Overview

Education Opportunities Relevant to Job Market Needs Improved Access to Trade and Investment Increased Civic Participation & Good Governance A Stable, Democratic and Prosperous Region Meeting the Needs of its People, particularly Women & Youth USAID Development Objectives in the Middle East and North Africa

10 Middle East Development Sectors Economic Growth & Job Creation Assistance in Crises and Conflict Education & Job Skills Training Strengthening Civil Society Gender Equality, Women and Youth Empowerment Water and Infrastructure Entrepreneurship & Small & Medium Enterprise Development Democracy & Governance Agriculture, Food Security and Food Aid Health

11 Water Scarcity and Security Challenges 12 of the world’s 15 most water scarce countries/territories are in the MENA region Climate change exacerbates regional water scarcity Water as trigger for regional conflict USAID response USAID’s Middle East Water Security Initiative

12 Regional Transition and Development Challenges Post-Arab Spring change and transition continues to reverberate throughout region Conflicts and their drivers affect implementation of development programs and assistance USAID response