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Friday, October 14, 2016 - 10:30am

Gaborone: For one week, high-ranking officials from ten countries in Africa came together in Gaborone to devise solutions to address gender-based violence and human trafficking. The innovative forum, jointly hosted by the International Law Enforcement Agency (ILEA) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), gathered police commissioners, judges, and chief prosecutors from Botswana, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Namibia, Rwanda, Seychelles, South Africa, and Swaziland to share best practices and build a strong network for continued work together.  

U.S. Ambassador to Botswana Earl Miller gave the keynote address at the forum’s closing ceremony, heralding the gains made over the week and the strategies that were shared and refined. During his speech, Ambassador Miller reminded the audience that “Until all women fully enjoy their human rights and freedom from violence, countries cannot achieve their potential, and development progress will fall short.” Forum participants also attended an evening reception at the Ambassador’s residence on October 13.

Officials at closing ceremony of USAID/Botswana’s Maatla project
Thursday, September 15, 2016 - 11:30am

U.S. Ambassador to Botswana, Earl Miller, and the Assistant Minister of Health, Dr. Alfred Madigele, will address the closing celebration ceremony of USAID’s Maatla project on September 15 in Gaborone to honor its success and congratulate the many partners involved in its five-year undertaking.

USAID-funded Tsela Kgopo project presents the “Desk Buddy,” a solar-powered portable desk and light, to Botswana's Assistant
Thursday, August 4, 2016 - 3:15pm

August 4, Gaborone: U.S. Ambassador to Botswana Earl Miller will address the closing celebration ceremony of the Tsela Kgopo project on August 4 in Gaborone to mark its achievements and thank the many people involved in its success.

Ambassador Miller with Southern African Development Community Executive Secretary Dr. Stergomena Tax after pledging $127 million
Tuesday, July 26, 2016 - 3:45pm

The U.S. Government through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) yesterday pledged $127 million as part of an integrated response to El Niño drought relief. With this announcement, the United States has provided nearly $300 million in humanitarian assistance to the region and has also invested over $200 million in longer-term development interventions. These efforts will mitigate the drought’s impact and build resilience in Southern Africa through agricultural production, environment, health, livestock, trade, and water and sanitation programs.

Ambassador Miller discusses the USAID initiative and its community-rooted approach with YALI Fellow, Monametsi Sokwe.
Thursday, July 14, 2016 - 3:30pm

U.S. Ambassador to Botswana Earl Miller presided at the launch of a mapping exercise in Maun that will identify, categorize, and gauge the capacity of non-profit and local organizations in the Okavango Delta.