07 July 2013, Male': The Government of the Republic of Maldives and the Government of the United States of America, signed a Memorandum of Understanding for Assistance Programmes today, with a view to strengthen resilience to the adverse effects of climate change and to strengthen the capacity of target institutions to promote democratic elections and political processes.
Under this MoU, the USAID will provide US$ 7.2 million, towards Global Climate Change Adaptation and a further US$ 2.5 million, towards the Maldives Election Support Programme, particularly through technical assistance.
The MoU was signed during a ceremony held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, by His Excellency Mr. Abdul Azeez Yoosuf, Ambassador at Large on behalf of the Government of Maldives and Mr. Todd Sorenson, Mission Director (Acting), USAID, on behalf of the United States of America. Ambassador Azeez expressed appreciation for the continued assistance and support by the United States, towards the socio-economic development of the Maldives. The signing ceremony was witnessed by senior officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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