U.S Ambassador expected to visit Zambo on Thursday

From the Zamboanga Today (Jan 20): U.S Ambassador expected to visit Zambo on Thursday

U.S. Ambassador Philip S. Goldberg will be in Zamboanga City on Thursday, January 23, 2014.

Sonny Mendoza of ENGAGE disclosed that Goldberg will lead in the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and six partner local government units of USAID’s Enhancing Governance, Accountability and Engagement (ENGAGE) Project in this city.

Mendoza said ENGAGE is a five-year project that seeks, among others, to address governance challenges, continued social and economic instabilities and marginalization. Thus, promoting community empowerment as a foundation for inclusive local governance in targeted conflict-affected areas of Mindanao.

USAID/Philippines Mission Director Gloria Steele, Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) Chairperson Secretary Luwalhati Antonino, Zamboanga City Mayor Ma. Isabelle Climaco-Salazar, Sulu Governor Abdusakur A. Tan II, Jolo Municipal Mayor Hussin Amin, Isabela City Mayor Cherrylyn Santos-Akbar, Maimbung Municipal Mayor Samier A. Tan, Lamitan City Mayor Rosita Furigay, and representatives from civil society and the academe are expected to attend the event.
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