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…]
On Thursday, October 24th, at 4:00pm ET, please join the OTI Recruitment Team for our Quarterly Hire Power Event: Enlightenment on OTI Hiring Mechanisms! Click here to register.
A few weeks ago, SBA released a proposed rule that would, among other things, modify the HUBZone program. We took a look at some of these changes when the proposals were released. As we promised in that post, we stated we were going to discuss some other aspects of the proposed rule in later posts. … [Read more…]
OMB in March issued a request for information on responsible AI procurement “to inform future OMB action to govern AI use under Federal contracts.” The Office of Management and Budget is set to soon issue a new memo to help guide agencies’ acquisition of artificial intelligence technologies. Deputy Federal CIO Drew Myklegard said Tuesday at … [Read more…]
As you explore potential opportunities within the USAID Foreign Service, please find below a valuable resource from USAID for your journey. We have attached the presentation, recorded session and the transcript for your reference.
January 17, 2024: KeyLime Academy Cost Preparer Practicum for USAID Proposals Online Course For more information, click here.