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Usaid is one of the main execution channels for United States foreign policy. It is an independent agency of the United States government, responsible for administering foreign aid and promoting development in nearly 100 countries. Founded in 1961, Usaid was established to provide development assistance to countries around the world, with the primary goal of reducing poverty and promoting economic growth.

Usaid works in a variety of sectors, including health, education, economic growth, energy, environment, and democracy, human rights, and governance. The agency's programs and projects focus on building local capacity, improving governance, and promoting sustainable development. Usaid also provides humanitarian assistance in response to natural disasters, conflicts, and other crises.

Usaid operates on a principle of "partnership" with local organizations, governments, and other stakeholders to achieve sustainable development outcomes. The agency furthermore emphasizes the importance of engaging with local communities and their representatives to ensure that development assistance is relevant and effective.

Financially, Usaid is funded through the United States budget, and its budget is also supplemented by contributions from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), which is the department of the United States government responsible for coordinating America's humanitarian and development foreign assistance programs.

Usaid is governed by a Board of Directors, composed of individuals representing a range of expertise in development, business, and public policy. The agency has a head office in the Washington Metropolitan Area, but Usaid works in every region of the world.