Kathmandu, March 7: USAID Senior Deputy Assistant Administrator (SDAA) for Asia Zeinah Salahi wrapped up her visit to Nepal, further strengthening the Nepal-U.S. partnership, it has been said.
During her visit, USAID announced up to $85 million over five years to expand access to quality education for marginalized youth and early-grade students in Nepal.
“USAID has been a steadfast partner in Nepal’s development journey for over 70 years. These new investments will continue to open doors for children in Nepal and help promising young people reach their full potential and contribute meaningfully to their communities and nation’s development progress,” said SDAA Salahi at the event.
Similarly, she engaged with stakeholders of Nepal’s education sector, diverse women leaders and innovative leaders in the private sector, discussing both positive reforms and ongoing challenges.
She also got the opportunity to tour the Panauti homestay, and interact with the local communities while joining a stimulating discussion at the Center for Molecular Dynamics – Nepal (CMDN). She engaged with cutting-edge science driving biodiversity conservation highlighting how USAID’s partners in Nepal are using eDNA for species detection of zoonotic disease surveillance and conservation genetics.
SDAA’s visit emphasises USAID’s commitment to supporting cutting-edge science and technology for biodiversity conservation in Nepal, said USAID.
“USAID Nepal partners with communities through rural tourism, improving homestay services and skills, and investing in digital marketing, leading to income generation, cultural preservation, and sustainable growth.”
