During the past five years, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has worked closely with the Government of Egypt and local partners in collaborative efforts to improve the quality of life for all Egyptians. Progress has been achieved through investments and technical assistance in the areas of education, economic growth, health, water management, agriculture, environment and natural resources, antiquities, and democracy and governance. In the last thirty years, the U.S. government has contributed over $28 billion in economic assistance to Egypt, including $2 billion since 2004.