ZAMBOANGA CITY — Mayor John Dalipe and USAID Mission Director Ryan Washburn forge a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to establish a framework for cooperation and partnership between the city government and USAID/ Philippines for the effective implementation of USAID initiatives with the goal of promoting inclusive and resilient economic growth in Zamboanga and its neighboring areas, on October 17.

The MOU signing ceremony, held at the City Hall conference room, strengthens the partnership of the city of Zamboanga and USAID for the implementation of various USAID initiatives encompassing governance, local economic development, water security, health services, basic and higher education and technical skills programs, environment, climate resilience, and disaster preparedness and management and response, among others.

Illustrative activities include technical assistance and consultancy, trainings, mentorship, and other capability building activities; cross visits, study missions, learning exchanges; conferences, fora, workshops, and similar activities/ events.

Zamboanga City is one of the partner cities of USAID under the Cities Development Initiatives (CDI) along with Batangas, Legazpi, and Puerto Princesa in Luzon; Iloilo, Tacloban, and Tagbilaran in Visayas; and Cagayan de Oro, General Santos.

Photo credits: Kathy Wee Sit