U.S. Overseas Loans and Grants: Obligations and Loan Authorizations, July 1, 1945 – September 30, 2011

Agency for International Development (USAID) prepared this report as requested by the Congressional Committees primarily concerned with foreign aid. The legislative authority for the report is the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 (P.L. 87-195), Section 634, as amended. The report provides a comprehensive overview of U.S. overseas loans and grants from July 1, 1945, to September 30, 2011. The report includes a table of contents that lists the countries receiving U.S. assistance during this period. The countries are grouped by region, including the Middle East and North Africa, Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, and Asia. Each country is listed with a corresponding page number, allowing readers to access detailed information on U.S. assistance provided to each nation. The report also includes a summary for all countries, providing an overview of U.S. assistance provided to each region. The summary highlights the total amount of U.S. assistance provided to each region, as well as the number of countries receiving assistance. This information provides a broad understanding of the scope and scale of U.S. foreign aid during this period. The report's country tables provide detailed information on U.S. assistance provided to each country. The tables include information on the total amount of U.S. assistance provided, as well as the type of assistance, including loans and grants. The tables also provide information on the sectoral focus of U.S. assistance, including education, health, and infrastructure. The report's data are from United States Government departments and independent offices. The data are presented in a clear and concise manner, allowing readers to easily access and understand the information. The report's format is consistent throughout, making it easy to compare and contrast U.S. assistance provided to different countries and regions. The report's geographic focus is on countries receiving U.S. assistance, with a breakdown by region. The report's timeframes span from July 1, 1945, to September 30, 2011, providing a comprehensive overview of U.S. foreign aid during this period. The report's recommendations are not explicitly stated, but the data provided can be used to inform future foreign aid policies and decisions. The report's implementation details are not explicitly stated, but the data provided can be used to inform future foreign aid policies and decisions. The report's focus is on providing a comprehensive overview of U.S. overseas loans and grants, rather than on implementation details. The report's data are presented in a clear and concise manner, allowing readers to easily access and understand the information. The report's format is consistent throughout, making it easy to compare and contrast U.S. assistance provided to different countries and regions. The report's geographic focus is on countries receiving U.S. assistance, with a breakdown by region.