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U.S. Officials join Abu Dis Community in Celebrating Infra-Structure Improvements
August 10, 2007
OTI’s assistance allowed for the stone tiling of the Old City’s alleys, installation of stone benches, repair of sidewalks, mounting of 100 street signs, painting of crosswalks, and the installation of new bus shelters near the university. The project which was designed in coordination with local leaders and residents, also drew on the energies and enthusiasm of 300 community volunteers who donated their time to work together with municipal technical specialists.
Speaking to the crowd of residents gathered for the day’s celebrations, U.S. Consul General Walles noted that,
“This project beautifies the city and makes an important contribution to public safety. The community spirit that made these improvements possible, is the same kind civic involvement that will prove instrumental in building the institutions necessary to create a viable Palestinian state”.
USAID/OTI will continue its assistance to Abu Dis as part of an overall $25 million small grants program for communities in the West Bank and Gaza. To date, OTI has approved 134 grants that have made $6,767,560 available to municipalities seeking to improve the daily lives of residents.
- Press Release (PDF/17kb)
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