USAID is the principal U.S. agency to extend assistance to countries recovering from disaster, trying to escape poverty, and engaging in democratic reforms. USAID works in agriculture, democracy & governance, economic growth, the environment, education, health, global partnerships, and humanitarian assistance in more than 100 countries.
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Our Focus
USAID's Office of Health, Infectious Diseases and Nutrition has joined forces with the Office of Energy and Information Technology to create a unique, integrated approach to the problems associated with household energy. The program's overall objective is to improve indoor air quality and thereby reduce associated health impacts for those most at risk: women and children. Additional goals include improving socioeconomic status and reducing environmental degradation through greater fuel and stove efficiencies. This program will develop and document effective household energy approaches to serve as models for larger scale efforts. AID's comprehensive approach involves a range of activities, including: introducing improved technologies and fuels; improving access to such goods by strengthening commercial and financial channels; adapting behavior change techniques and promoting healthier cooking and heating practices; improving the enabling environment to foster effective change; streamlining instruments for monitoring and evaluation; and promoting information exchange. The Environmental Health team has extensive experience with behavior change communication tools for addressing issues such as maternal and child health. The Urban Energy team brings expertise in the development of policy and regulatory frameworks for the promotion of cleaner household fuels. USAID's principal implementing partner is Winrock International. Initial efforts are underway in the Philippines, Kenya, Bangladesh, and Peru.
Our Experience And Interest In The Four PCIA Central Focus Areas
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Relevant Publications or Studies
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Our Contribution to the Partnership
USAID has provided $1 million to fund the Partnership for Clean Indoor Air's pilot projects.
