Pivot with Purpose, an initiative from Georgetown University School of Foreign Service and supported by The Rockefeller Foundation, was created to support international development professionals who are navigating career transitions in the midst of a profound shift in the sector, including USAID FSOs, other direct hires, contractors, and employees of NGOs and other implementing partners. … [Read more…]
A layoff, especially if unexpected, can be devastating. You may have financial or health concerns on top of feelings of grief or identity loss. With so many unknowns, it can be difficult to plan for the future. Before you do anything, “pause,” says Octavia Goredema, a career coach and the author of the book Prep, … [Read more…]
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The Trump administration is signaling it may bring criminal referrals against employees of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) or grantee recipients over allegations of misuse of foreign assistance, which would mark an extraordinary next step in the administration’s push to gut the agency. Peter Marocco, who is serving as acting deputy administrator for … [Read more…]
The axing of some 10,000 programs has consigned untold numbers of children and refugees to death, officials say. Documents and interviews reveal that the State Department appears to have made the cuts without the careful review it described in court. MORE
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 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…]
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
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
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…]