USAID Organizational Links

Access to Clinical and Community Maternal, Neonatal and Womens Health Services (ACCESS) — by librarian2 — last modified May 25, 2009 03:19 PM

The ACCESS Program is a 5-year global program, sponsored by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), that aims to improve the health and survival of mothers and their newborns.ACCESS works to expand coverage, access and use of key maternal and newborn health services across a continuum of care from the household to the hospital.JHPIEGO implements the program in partnership with Save the Children, Constella Futures, the Academy for Educational Development, the American College of Nurse-Midwives and IMA World Health.The ACCESS Program works with USAID missions, governments, nongovernmental organizations, local communities and partner agencies in developing countries to achieve sustainable improvements in maternal and newborn health and survival. It is implemented by JHPIEGO, in partnership with Save the Children, Constella Futures, AED, the American College of Nurse-Midwives and IMA World Health. Currently, ACCESS has three associate awards: the ACCESS-FP Program, ACCESS-HSSP in Afghanistan and the ACCESS/Cambodia Program.

Africa Bureau: Congo Basin Initiative — by Jon Dale — last modified Dec 05, 2006 02:40 PM

The Congo Basin Forest Partnership (CBFP) is an association of 29 governmental and nongovernmental organizations that works to improve communication and coordination among its member organizations vis-à-vis their projects, programs, and policies to promote sustainable management of Congo Basin Forest ecosystems and wildlife and improve the lives of people living in the region.

Africa Bureau: ENvironmental assessment and CAPacity building program — by Jon Dale — last modified Dec 05, 2006 02:40 PM

ENCAP is a USAID cooperative program to build capacity for environmental assessment and environmentally sound design in Africa. The program focus is small scale development activities. Specific activities include training, develop resource materials, and directly support the professional development of African Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) practitioners.

Africa Bureau: Sub-Saharan Africa: Environment — by Jon Dale — last modified Dec 05, 2006 02:40 PM

USAID environment programs across Africa are demonstrating the sector’s ability to be a robust vehicle for rural economic growth, stronger local governance, and conflict mitigation as well as reduced degradation. Sub-Saharan Africa has abundant natural resources that can be a major contributor to sustained economic growth. Several countries in the region have implemented highly innovative community-based approaches to improve the management of their natural resource base and to extend the economic benefits to lower income households.

Agriculture Office — by Jon Dale — last modified Dec 05, 2006 02:40 PM

USAID works with all participants in agricultural development to support efforts to increase productivity …from farmers and their organizations (including cooperatives) to scientists working to develop new, more productive varieties; from agribusinesses seeking to develop new, profitable markets to governments providing the sound legal framework within which businesses can operate; from the schools and universities that train future farmers and businesspeople to the research labs where scientists develop new technologies; and from local communities working to manage their available natural resources for sustainable production to regional organizations seeking to lower barriers to trade between countries.

Asia Near East Bureau/Dept of State: East Asia and Pacific Environmental Initiative (EAPEI) — by Jon Dale — last modified Nov 23, 2009 04:00 PM

The East Asia and Pacific Environmental Initiative (EAPEI) addresses critical environmental challenges and opportunities in East Asia and the Pacific in the areas of forest resources management and coastal and marine resources management. The EAPEI works to compliment other US government investment in the region by supporting transboundary, cross-border and regional activities and institutions and by supporting activities in USAID non-presence countries.

CLIMAS Project Workgroup — by Stanzin Tonyot — last modified Dec 09, 2006 09:57 PM

Contains both public and private information related to the CLIMAS Climate Change project in Northern Arizona.

Climate change and migratory species — by Stanzin Tonyot — last modified Dec 10, 2006 04:06 AM

Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Report on the impacts of climate change on migratory species. As DEFRA announced on October 5th, 2005: Our climate is changing and there is already compelling evidence that animals and plants have been affected. We conducted a literature review and consulted experts through a specially organised international workshop to identify the range of climate change impacts and to consider how migrant populations could be affected by these changes. [Full report]

DEC Clearinghouse — by Rose Hessmiller — last modified Apr 11, 2007 01:46 AM

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Energy Office: Rural Energy — by Jon Dale — last modified Dec 05, 2006 02:40 PM

A select list of Technical Reports co/sponsored by USAID’s Office of Energy and Information Technology. To download/order all energy Technical Reports co/sponsored by USAID, please visit Development Experience Clearinghouse

Environment Science Policy Office: Climate Change Team — by Stanzin Tonyot — last modified Dec 13, 2006 06:09 PM

Addressing the causes and effects of climate change has been a key focus of USAID’s development assistance for over a decade.

EPIQ II — by Jon Dale — last modified Feb 01, 2007 08:29 PM

"EPIQ II enables USAID missions, bureaus, and the Department of State to rapidly access top-notch technical expertise in three outstanding consortia that support policy reform and institutional governance, improvements in environmental quality, and sustainable natural resource use. Prime contractors of the three EPIQ consortia are Chemonics International Inc., International Resources Group, and PA Government Services Inc."

Europe and Eurasia Bureau:Environmental Assistance — by Jon Dale — last modified Dec 05, 2006 02:40 PM

This purpose of this website is to: (1) provide the general public with information on environmental issues and priorities in the region and USAID's role in environmental and natural resource management activities; and (2) provide professionals with access to detailed information concerning ongoing USAID programs in the region.

FIELD (Financial Integration, Economic Leveraging, Broad-Based Dissemination)-Support Program — by librarian2 — last modified May 21, 2009 02:32 PM

By promoting activities that improve access of the poor to economic opportunity, the FIELD-Support Program fosters poverty reduction with economic growth. This Leader with Associates award offers a broad spectrum of capabilities and competencies in microenterprise development to meet the needs of USAID Missions and operating units, whether they be focused on reducing poverty of survivalist households, financial services, promoting knowledge sharing and management, or integrating small firms and farmers into global value chains. Core partners include AED, ACCION, FINCA, WOCCU, ACDI/VOCA, Action for Enterprise, CARE, Save the Children, Opportunity International, and IRIS Center - University of Maryland.

From Ridge to Reef: Integrated water and coastal resources management (Water IQC II) — by librarian2 — last modified May 26, 2009 02:10 PM

From Ridge to Reef, a part of The Integrated Water and Coastal Resources Management Indefinite Quantity Contract, is a simple and efficient way for USAID Missions, regional bureaus, and USAID/Washington to access expertise in a wide variety of water resource topics for USAID programs that support water for people, water for food, water for nature and water for jobs. It is managed by the Chemonics International Consortium and involves a total of twelve partner organizations. This website is for the USAID Water IQC that Chemonics holds. It is maintained and funded by the Water IQC consortium.

Global Development Alliance Office — by Jon Dale — last modified Dec 05, 2006 02:40 PM

The Global Development Alliance (GDA) is USAID’s commitment to change the way we implement our assistance mandate. GDA mobilizes the ideas, efforts and resources of governments, businesses and civil society by forging public-private alliances to stimulate economic growth, develop businesses and workforces, address health and environmental issues, and expand access to education and technology.

Global Health Office — by Jon Dale — last modified Dec 05, 2006 02:40 PM

The U.S. Agency for International Development's (USAID) programs in global health represent the commitment and determination of the US government to prevent suffering, save lives, and create a brighter future for families in the developing world.

Global Workforce in Transition (GWIT) — by librarian2 — last modified May 21, 2009 01:40 PM

"Global Workforce in Transition (GWIT) provides expertise and support to USAID Missions, Bureaus and other operating units in developing sound workforce development systems that support economic growth and poverty reduction and increase countries? competitiveness in the global marketplace."

Latin America and Caribbean Bureau: Environment — by Jon Dale — last modified Dec 05, 2006 02:40 PM

News from LAC Environment

Latin Amreica and Caribbean Bureau: Parks in Peril — by Jon Dale — last modified Dec 05, 2006 02:40 PM

Parks in Peril is a program of The Nature Conservancy, US Agency for International Development and other partner organizations throughout Latin America and the Caribbean.