Incoming USAID Mission Director Dr. Susan K. Brems (left) and Philippine Ambassador to the United States Jose Cuisia Jr. PHOTO FROM THE PHILIPPINE EMBASSY IN U.S.
Dr. Susan K. Brems, incoming Mission Director of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) for the Philippines, Pacific Islands, and Mongolia, reaffirmed the strong development partnership between the Philippine government and USAID.
In a meeting at the Philippine embassy in Washington DC on September 1, Dr. Brems expressed her commitment to continuing the strong program and cooperation activities of USAID in the Philippines.
For his part, Ambassador Jose Cuisia Jr. expressed appreciation for the technical and financial support that the United States, through the USAID, provides to the Philippines. He also briefed Dr. Brems on the recent economic developments, including the good governance efforts under the Aquino administration, particularly with respect to transparency and public accountability.
“It was a great opportunity to discuss with Dr. Brems our government’s commitment to improving the lives of average Filipinos, as well as the social development objectives under the President’s leadership. We also exchanged views on the conditional cash transfer program of the government,” Ambassador Cuisia said.
Ambassador Cuisia also encouraged USAID’s continued support in the following areas: judicial reforms, rule of law, innovation and technology, economic development, educational cooperation, and public health.
Dr. Brems is a career member of the Senior US Foreign Service with the rank of minister-counselor, who brings to Manila 23 years of experience as a development diplomat for USAID. She previously served as mission director in Zambia (2011-2015), deputy assistant administrator in the Bureau for Global Health (2009-2011), and mission director for Angola (2007-2009).
http://www.interaksyon.com/article/116983/new-usaid-mission-director-to-ph
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