Education & Universities

Collection of USAID Partners: Education & Universities

AED: Academy for Educational Development — by Portal Web Editor — last modified Mar 05, 2009 09:17 PM

AED: Connecting People > Creating Change AED is a bridge, a link between the problem and the solution, the need and the resource, people and their potential. Founded in 1961, AED is an independent, nonprofit organization committed to solving critical social problems and building the capacity of individuals, communities, and institutions to become more self-sufficient. AED works in all the major areas of human development, with a focus on improving education, health, and economic opportunities for the least advantaged in the United States and developing countries throughout the world.

Basic Education and Policy Support Activity (BEPS) — by librarian2 — last modified Apr 07, 2009 07:17 PM

The Basic Education and Policy Support (BEPS) Activity was implemented by Creative Associates International Inc. with subcontractors CARE, GroundWork, and The George Washington University. BEPS was funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development. The Basic Education and Policy Support (BEPS) Activity closed on August 3, 2006. Since its inception on February 3, 2000, BEPS has rendered over 150 different technical assistance activities across 33 task orders in 40 countries representing all USAID-defined geographic regions. Demand for BEPS service and support was constant through its conclusion. The original $35 million ceiling was raised to $65 million in 2003, and the life of BEPS was extended from 5 years to 6.5 years. Creative Associates and its partners are proud of all that has been accomplished to support USAID through this contract.

Bureau of Applied Research in Anthropology (BARA) — by Portal Web Editor — last modified Mar 06, 2009 02:04 PM

The Bureau of Applied Research in Anthropology (BARA) is a unique academic research unit within the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences at the University of Arizona. BARA's mission is to place anthropology at the service of contemporary society, prepare the next generation of professional anthropologists, advance knowledge of the human condition, and address the pressing issues of local communities. BARA faculty and affiliates carry out research, teaching, and outreach activities within Arizona, throughout the country, and internationally.

Eddata II — by librarian2 — last modified Apr 07, 2009 07:22 PM

Support for EdData II comes from the United States Agency for International Development, Office of Education in the Bureau for Economic Growth, Agriculture and Trade (EGAT/ED). With funding from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), RTI and subcontractors DevTech Systems and the Harvard University Graduate School of Education.Since 1997, a program called DHS EdData has supplied household survey-based data on education enrollment, repetition, dropout, demand, and satisfaction. The data are used for planning, monitoring, and evaluating education policies and programs in countries worldwide. DHS EdData initially began as an add-on to the Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) that has been conducted in more than 70 countries over the past 20 years. The education component has evolved into a complete, separate survey but maintains a link to the DHS, allowing researchers to view health and education factors for sampled households simultaneously.

Education Policy and Data Center — by librarian2 — last modified Apr 07, 2009 07:27 PM

This is a site with the USAID and AED logo, started through a USAID grant. The EPDC's vision: Improved school access and learning for all children through evidence-based education policies and programs and it's mission is enhanced access, presentation, and use of education information and analysis for evidence-based policies and programs.

Education Quality and Access for Learning and Livlihood Skills — by librarian2 — last modified Apr 07, 2009 07:10 PM

This web site is made possible by the support of the American People through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The key outcomes of USAID?s Education Quality and Access for Learning and Livelihood Skills (EQuALLS) project include: greater parent, student, and public satisfaction with education services; more resources for education (e.g., increased allocations by government and the private sector); re-integration of out-of-school youth into the productive economy through cost-effective programs; and more efficient spending of available resources.

Egypt National Book Program — by librarian2 — last modified Apr 07, 2009 07:25 PM

The United States Agency for International Development (USAID/Egypt) funds the National Book Program as a contract to the Academy for Educational Development (AED). Program funding includes implementation activities of AED and its partners as well as financing the purchase of books and educational materials for Egyptian schools. The USAID contract will also support industry-focused assessment and use-focused training activities that result in increased reading by school children. The objective of the National Book Program is to increase school children's access to high quality books and instructional materials in school libraries and classrooms.

Global Learning Portal — by Rose Hessmiller — last modified Aug 12, 2009 12:59 PM

 

Higher Education Support Program — by librarian2 — last modified Apr 07, 2009 07:12 PM

HESI is a program funded by the West Bank/Gaza mission, and managed by AED. Although the site is still live, the program ended (according to the site) in 2006.

Projet ALEF Education et Formation pour l'Emploi Au Maroc — by librarian2 — last modified Apr 07, 2009 07:14 PM

ALEF is a developmental education project in Morocco, financed by USAID. ALEF is part of a group of organizations, including AED (which is the primary implementer. Site is in French. (Trans Marcia Brown)

ProMedia Broadcasting Training Center Foundation — by librarian2 — last modified Apr 07, 2009 07:19 PM

Site is in Bulgarian. Features USAID Logo.