USAID has issued a final rule amending its acquisition regulation to incorporate a new contract clause related to information security and IT resources that support the agency’s operations and assets. The revisions to the USAID Acquisition Regulation, or AIDAR, is in effect since May 20 to provide increased oversight and management of contractors providing IT … [Read more…]
The call for concept notes for the “Pathways to Localization” 2024 MEL Conference is fast approaching! Don’t miss this incredible opportunity to share how you have utilized MEL or CLA to design, adapt, or sustain locally-driven solutions! Due Date: June 4, 2024. MORE
In a broadcast exclusive, Democracy Now! speaks with Alex Smith, a former contractor with the U.S. Agency for International Development who resigned in protest over the Biden’s administration’s support for the war on Gaza. Smith worked as a senior adviser on gender, maternal health, child health and nutrition at USAID until last week, when he … [Read more…]
AMCHAM Thailand, the Thai Chamber of Commerce and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce are pleased to invite you to the Thailand-US Trade and Investment Conference, designed to bring together an elite audience of potential US investors, US companies with longstanding operations in Thailand, key Thai government stakeholders, and Thai private sector representatives. Building on a … [Read more…]
USAID contractors and grant recipients were alerted to a new restriction in the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2024, effective March 23, 2024 (available here). Title III of Division G of the Act prohibits USAID funds from being used for any contribution, grant, or other payment to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA). This … [Read more…]
Promptly report all information or allegations that USAID funds have been distributed or otherwise transmitted to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA). USAID implementing partners (i.e., nongovernmental organizations, contractors, and UN agencies/public international organizations) are required to disclose allegations involving potential misuse of USAID funds, whether intentional or inadvertent, to USAID’s Office of … [Read more…]
The current implementation of 2 CFR 200 by each federal agency remains in effect until their adoption of the 2024 revisions. Six subparts to 2 CFR 200:– Subpart A: Acronyms and Definitions– Subpart B: General Provisions– Subpart C: Pre-Federal awards Requirements and contents of federal Awards– Subpart D: Post-Federal Award Requirements– Subpart E: Cost Principles– … [Read more…]
USAID is recruiting Foreign Service Engineers. Please see the Position Description here and apply at www.usajobs.gov keyword search “USAID” Application deadline is June 12, 2024.
The revisions to Title 2 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) were recently published in Federal Register. USG agencies (including USAID, the State Department and the Centers for Disease Control) must fully implement the new policies by October 1. Below we’ve outlined a few of the changes that will benefit the USAID partner community … [Read more…]
On March 20, 2024, USAID published the “Security and Information Technology Requirements” final rule in the Federal Register. This final rule incorporates feedback from public comments in response to its predecessor proposed rule. The final rule includes a summary of comments received from the public, USAID’s responses, and changes made to the clauses as a … [Read more…]