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With revenue dropping, 2 US health nonprofits join forces

Population Services International and the Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation partner up under HealthX Partners to streamline their operations. PSI and EGPAF are teaming up under a new umbrella organization called HealthX Partners, kicking off in January with a combined budget nearing half a billion dollars. These two health giants will join forces for a … [Read more…]
USAID – 2024 Acquisition and Assistance (A&A) Strategy Implementation Plan

Take a look at the updated 2024 Acquisition and Assistance (A&A) Strategy Implementation Plan to get the scoop on USAID’s achievements and their plans for the coming year. You’ll find a rundown of the “key” actions USAID has wrapped up and those still in motion, all aimed at fostering sustainable, inclusive, and locally driven development … [Read more…]
Israel seizes Unrwa headquarters’ land in occupied East Jerusalem

Israel has confiscated land on which the headquarters of the UN agency for Palestinian refugees (Unrwa) is located in Jerusalem, with plans to build 1,440 settlement units on the site. According to Israel Hayom, the free daily newspaper, the Israel Land Authority announced the confiscation of the land in the Sheikh Jarrah neighbourhood in occupied East Jerusalem. … [Read more…]
SBA Issues Proposed “HUBZone Plus” Rule

The Small Business Administration (SBA) rolled out the “HUBZone Program Updates and Clarifications, along with Updates to Other Small Business Programs” on August 23, 2024. They followed up with another announcement titled “Clarification to HUBZone Program Updates and Potential Reforms” on September 19, 2024. Read more
Event: Defining Localisation (October 23, 2024)

Don’t miss out on the launch of the second edition of the GESI Report! This updated version features case studies from our latest BEI members and introduces a new section that underscores the significance of localisation. Stick around for a panel discussion where BEI members will share their recent, innovative strategies for effective localisation. MORE
UK: Engaging with USAID – UK Partners Day (October 21, 2024)

Don’t miss out on the annual BEI – USAID, UK Partners Day! It’s a one-day event featuring senior representatives from USAID. The lineup of speakers will kick things off with a series of panel discussions in the morning, followed by afternoon breakout sessions. Plus, you’ll have the chance to book individual 1-to-1 sessions with each … [Read more…]
Webinar: Money Smart – Record keeping for business success

The Small Business Administration (SBA) in partnership with the Greater Washington Black Chamber of Commerce is sponsoring a free webinar, Money Smart for Small Business: Record Keeping for a Small Business. There will be webinars on other modules–such as financial management, cash flow management, building credit, insurance, etc.–in the coming weeks and months. Check the chamber’s events calendar … [Read more…]