Appendix Ⅱ U.S. Foreign Assistance Request: Near East: USAID Middle East Regional (OMEP)

摘要

The Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region is beset by serious challenges, including a burgeoning youth population with limited employment opportunities, autocratic governments, and a growing scarcity of natural resources that has been exacerbated by climate change. The U.S. Agency for International Development's (USAID) regional program addresses these issues with regional and trans-boundary assistance that complement USAID bilateral programs. The Office of Middle East Programs (OMEP) is enhancing peace and security by empowering youth to make constructive choices for success in a global society, while promoting a stronger enabling environment for governing justly and democratically. Efforts to transform the culture and governance of natural resources and agriculture will improve health conditions and stimulate economic growth.