Proposed Rule for Public Comment – USAID Acquisition Regulation: Safeguarding Against Exploitation, Sexual Abuse, Child Abuse, and Child Neglect

On February 28, USAID published the “Safeguarding Against Exploitation, Sexual Abuse, Child Abuse, and Child Neglect” proposed rule and the 60-day public comment period closes on April 29, 2024. Similar to the recently introduced assistance standard provisions, this proposed rule aims to strengthen protections for program participants, community members, project staff, and other individuals in … [Read more…]

USAID’s Use of Artificial Intelligence in Foreign Assistance

USAID is leaning into artificial intelligence (AI) and other advanced technologies to enhance the Agency’s ability to carry out its foreign assistance mandate around the world. According to the Agency, “promising applications funded by USAID are proliferating across various geographies and sectors, including agriculture, health and infectious diseases, civic spaces and democracy, education … and … [Read more…]

Accelerating the International Response Towards a Lead-Free Future

Join USAID Assistant Administrator for Global Health Dr. Atul Gawande at the Center for Global Development to share his perspective on the scope and challenge of global lead poisoning as well as highlight USAID’s commitment to accelerating the international response. Following Dr. Gawande’s remarks, CGD Senior Fellow Rachel Silverman Bonnifield will facilitate a panel discussion … [Read more…]

Save the Date: Learn about USAID foreign service careers, internships, and fellowship opportunities

Have you ever thought about living and working overseas? Taking your knowledge, skills, and passions to work in international development? This is an opportunity for students, staff, and faculty to learn about careers, internships, and fellowships with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). Hear from USAID staff and discover opportunities that allow you … [Read more…]

USAID – Advancing Localization through Expansion of Accessibility of WorkwithUSAID.gov

USAID announced that WorkwithUSAID.gov is now available in Spanish and French, expanding accessibility to the website’s valuable resources for new and potential partner organizations in more of the countries where USAID works. Through WorkwithUSAID.gov, USAID has created a platform to enable new, local, U.S.-based, and nontraditional partners to learn how to engage with, or become … [Read more…]

Audit of USAID’s New Partnerships Initiative

USAID works with over 4,000 organizations in more than 100 countries in support of its mission to end poverty and promote democratic societies. USAID’s current focus on localization—shifting funding and decision-making power to local actors to achieve its program objectives—is consistent with the Agency’s long-standing efforts to increase its engagement with local partners. According to … [Read more…]