http://blog.usaid.gov/2011/11/in-turkmenistan-usaid-brings-new-opportunities-to-farmers-and-students/

In my 24 years with USAID, I have served around the world but somehow had never made it to the former Soviet Union – until last month.  So it was with great excitement that I anticipated my first visit to Central Asia, eager to learn more about the region and our programs there.