USAID will continue to support inclusive economic growth here

Isobel Coleman (right) with President Irfaan Ali (Office of the President photo)

-says Administrator during visit

Deputy Administrator of the US Agency for International Development (USAID), Isobel Coleman, on Thursday wrapped up a two-day visit to Georgetown where she met with senior government officials as well as civil society and business leaders, to discuss ways USAID could continue to support inclusive economic growth, shared prosperity, and good governance.

A release from the Agency on Thursday stated that in a meeting with President Irfaan Ali, Coleman expressed appreciation for Guyana’s leadership within the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) and at the UN Security Council, and discussed a broad range of issues including methods of promoting inclusive growth and skills development. The two also discussed regional migration, the rule of law, and Venezuela’s upcoming election, as well as ways to further deepen the US-Guyana relationship.