U.S. to partner with 6 LGUs for USAID’s ENGAGE project

From the Philippine News Agency (Jan 17): U.S. to partner with 6 LGUs for USAID’s ENGAGE project

The United States government is set to partner with six local government units (LGUs) for the implementation of the United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID) Enhancing Governance, Accountability and Engagement (ENGAGE) Project here in Western Mindanao.

The U.S. Embassy said in a statement Friday that U.S. Ambassador Philip Goldberg and the six LGUs will sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Thursday, January 23, in this city to cement the partnership.

The six LGU signatories are the following: Zamboanga City Mayor Ma. Isabelle Climaco-Salazar; Sulu Governor Abdusakur Tan II; Jolo Municipal Mayor Hussin Amin; Isabela City Mayor Cherrylyn Santos-Akbar; Maimbung Municipal Mayor Samier Tan; and Lamitan City Mayor Rosita Furigay.

Also expected to grace the event are USAID Philippines Mission Director Gloria Steele, Mindanao Development Authority (MinDA) Chairperson Luwalhati Antonino and representatives from the academe.

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

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