WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The United States on Wednesday honoured six development projects for helping some of the world's most politically fragile countries or poorest people, including a railway in Afghanistan and basic health and water services in Yemen.
The projects, all funded by one of the major development banks, range from helping rice farmers in West Africa to dealing with pollution in Mongolia. The awards recognise "exceptional" development impact and give insight into the United States' priorities in overseas aid, including its focus on fragile states and food security.
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