Bureau for Africa
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Bureau for Africa, USAID (AFR) is a bureau within the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) that oversees development and humanitarian aid across sub-Saharan Africa. It aims to support the region through various programs and initiatives to enhance health, education, economic development, and governance.
Mission
The Bureau for Africa at USAID is committed to working with African countries to promote sustainable development, peace, and prosperity. This includes improving access to health services, supporting democratic institutions, encouraging economic growth, and addressing conflict and humanitarian crises.USAID. "Bureau for Africa". Bureau for Africa. (accessed February 7, 2025).
Parent organization
The Bureau for Africa is part of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), which falls under the broader umbrella of the United States Department of State. Its activities are coordinated to support U.S. foreign policy objectives in Africa.
Legislation
The Bureau for Africa was established under the general authority of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, which governs the operations of USAID. However, there isn't a specific piece of legislation solely for the creation of this bureau.
Partners
- Various African governments
- Non-governmental organizations (NGOs)
- International organizations like the United Nations and World Bank
- Local and international private sector entitiesUSAID. "Bureau for Africa". Bureau for Africa. (accessed February 7, 2025).
Number of employees
Detailed employee numbers for the Bureau for Africa specifically are not publicly specified. However, USAID as a whole employs thousands of people, many of whom are involved in African programs.
Organization structure
The Bureau for Africa is structured with several key offices:
- Office of the Assistant Administrator oversees the bureau's operations.
- Office of Development Planning focuses on strategy and policy.
- Office of Sustainable Development manages sector-specific programs like health, education, and governance.
- Regional Offices for East, West, and Southern Africa handle programs in their respective regions.
Leader
The head of the Bureau for Africa is an Assistant Administrator.
Divisions
- Office of East African Affairs
- Office of West African Affairs
- Office of Southern African Affairs
- Office of Sustainable Development with divisions in Health, Education, Conflict, Peacebuilding and Governance, Economic Growth, Agriculture, and TradeUSAID. "Bureau for Africa". Bureau for Africa. (accessed February 7, 2025).
List of programs
- Feed the Future Initiative for agriculture and food security
- Power Africa for energy access
- PEPFAR (President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief) for health
- Education for All Program
- Democracy, Human Rights, and Governance programs[1]
Last total enacted budget
The last known budget for the Bureau for Africa was $8.5 billion in Fiscal Year 2021.USAID. "Bureau for Africa". Bureau for Africa. (accessed February 7, 2025).
Staff
The Bureau for Africa operates through USAID's global staff, with specific numbers for the bureau not publicly detailed.
Funding
Funding for the Bureau for Africa comes from the U.S. federal budget allocated to USAID, with additional funding from international donors, partnerships, and grants tailored for specific projects.
Services provided
The Bureau for Africa provides services in health, education, economic development, governance, and conflict resolution. These include support for agricultural productivity, health initiatives like malaria control and HIV/AIDS treatment, educational programs, and democratic governance to help stabilize and develop African nations.
Regulations overseen
As part of USAID, the Bureau for Africa does not directly oversee regulations but operates under U.S. federal regulations concerning foreign aid and international development.
Headquarters address
1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, D.C., 20523, USA
History
The Bureau for Africa was established to direct USAID's efforts in sub-Saharan Africa, focusing on development assistance to promote economic growth, democracy, and peace. Its operations began as part of the broader U.S. aid strategy after the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 was passed, which expanded USAID's mandate globally.
External links
References
- ↑ USAID. "Bureau for Africa". Bureau for Africa. (accessed February 7, 2025).