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…]
FREE CONFERENCE (ONLINE) – European Compliance and Ethics Conference (October 16, 2024)
The European Compliance and Ethics Conference will be held online on October 16, 2024. Registration is free. How can compliance officers manage multiple shifts, all while anticipating the next curveball headed their way, driving innovation, embedding resilience within their organizations and empowering people?At the 5th edition of Europe’s largest Compliance and Ethics Conference, we will … [Read more…]
UNRWA confirms Hamas leader in Lebanon was its employee (UNRWA was banned by USAID back in June 2024)
Do you remember that back in June 2024, USAID issued a statement to prohibit financial transactions using USAID funding to UNRWA? Indeed, since then, USAID contractors and recipients cannot use USAID funds for subawards, subcontracts, or vendor agreements, at any tier, with UNRWA. Today, we learnt that a Hamas top commander in Lebanon who was … [Read more…]
USAID – South African Company Agrees to Pay $617,914 to Resolve False Claims Act Allegations
Interactive Research and Development South Africa NPC (IRD SA) has agreed to pay $671,914 to resolve allegations that the company violated the False Claims Act by knowingly submitting to the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) false claims for payment related to employees of IRD SA who were allegedly not working. In October 2019, USAID … [Read more…]
Donors and Indirect Costs (Administration Costs): Why Many Donors Don’t Want to Fully Cover Implementers’ Indirect Expenses: A Report from Humentum
While USAID and the US federal government have been supportive of Negotiated Indirect Cost Rate Agreements (NICRAs), many other donors (World Bank, Gates Foundation, etc.) impose caps on indirect cost rates or restrict reimbursement for administrative support. They think doing so allows more funds to flow directly to beneficiaries. However, what these donors often overlook … [Read more…]
Apply Now: USAID Spring Pathways Internship Program – Limited Openings!
Apply now to the USAID Spring Pathways Internship Program, designed to provide students with the opportunity to build skills, contribute to meaningful projects, and grow as a future professional, all while balancing their academic studies. Key Details: About the Program: The USAID Spring Pathways Internship Program offers paid internships for students enrolled in a wide … [Read more…]
Apply for the 2025 USAID Donald M. Payne International Development Graduate Fellowship
Are you passionate about addressing some of the world’s most pressing global challenges? If so, the USAID Donald M. Payne International Development Graduate Fellowship Program offers an incredible opportunity to pursue a career in the Foreign Service of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). As a Payne Fellow, you will work on the front … [Read more…]
Conference on Ukraine: Event Summary
The International Stability Operations Association (ISOA) Ukraine Conference took place on September 10-12, 2024. Focus was on USAID’s ongoing efforts in Ukraine, USAID’s Acquisition and Assistance Strategy, burden reduction efforts, and focus on innovation. USAID Industry Liaison Matt Johnson and OSDBU representatives Enrique Steiner and Janiere Pereira held business matchmaking sessions. USAID’s senior development advisor … [Read more…]