USAID appoints new Mission Director for Azerbaijan

Michael Greene was sworn in as the new Mission Director for Azerbaijan for the US Agency for International Development (USAID), USAID reported. Counselor Hilda "Bambi" Arellano administered the oath.

Prior to being named as Mission Director, he served as Director of the Regional Platform for Western Afghanistan starting in 2009 where he oversaw all Agency stabilization and development field staff, activities, and office operations. In Peru, he was the Director of the Office of Alternative Development Programs from 2005-2009.

His other posts included: Director of the Office of Private Sector Development in Croatia; Office Director of Economic Programs in Armenia; Supervisory Executive Officer in the Dominican Republic; Deputy Executive Officer in Bolivia; Disaster Assistance Coordinator in Bangladesh; and Manager of the Regional Office for the Coastal Reconstruction Project in Ecuador.

"As Mission Director for Azerbaijan, Greene will oversee USAID’s programs to support Azerbaijan’s transition to a broad-based, market-driven democracy. USAID programs engage citizens, expand jobs, increase incomes, and improve the health and quality of life of Azerbaijan’s people", states the USAID press-release.

During his remarks at the ceremony, Greene stated, "I am delighted that I have been given the opportunity to join the Europe and Eurasia Bureau and contribute to the excellent work that USAID has been doing in Azerbaijan. I look forward to working with the entire US Government team in Baku to further strengthen our strong relations with Azerbaijan and assist in the country’s development progress."


/APA/