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US increases value of partnership grant with North Macedonia from US$8.2 million to US$56.6 million

US increases value of partnership grant with North Macedonia from US$8.2 million to US$56.6 million
Skopje, 28 September 2021 (MIA) - The government at its 108th session on Tuesday reviewed and adopted the information on signing an amendment to the Development Partnership Grant Agreement between the Republic of North Macedonia and the United States of America authorizing Finance Minister Fatmir Besimi to sign the agreement under which USAID increases the total planned grant from US$8,258,792 to US$56,610,000. USAID will provide funds over the next 4-5 years for projects to improve economic competitiveness, increase youth contribution in society and reduce corruption, government said in a press release.