Philippines

The Philippines has historic ties with the United States and is an important development, trade and regional security partner. The U.S. Government, through USAID, has made broad-based inclusive growth a main focal point. By addressing this key development constraint, the Philippines will have the potential to enjoy the same level of economic success as its neighbors. Additionally, specific aspects of this goal will help to improve the lives of a majority of the population which live on $2 a day or less.

In November 2011, the Philippines and U. S. Governments agreed to the new Partnership for Growth (PFG), which mobilizes the resources of both governments to address the most serious constraints to economic growth and development in the Philippines. Through this enhanced bilateral engagement, the PFG will help the Philippines move from a low economic growth path to a higher, sustained and more inclusive growth trajectory in line with other high-performing emerging economies.

USAID's programs in the country focus on accelerating and sustaining broad-based and inclusive economic growth, improving the quality of education at the basic and higher levels, enhancing natural resources and environmental services, strengthening family health and promoting peace and stability in conflict-affected areas of Mindanao.