This year, in the face of daunting challenges like global food insecurity, the climate crisis, and increasing conflict, USAID and its partners in more than 100 countries around the globe drove progress to build a freer, more equitable, and more humane world. By embracing new and inclusive partnerships and pioneering innovative solutions, USAID helped the … [Read more…]
Join AidKonekt, in collaboration with USAID senior Global Health staff, on January 9, 2024, at 11:30 a.m. ET for a conversation about the Global Health team’s important work, key priorities, and how best to support their mission. Panelists will also share information about the breadth of USAID’s Global Health activities and will reflect on USAID’s … [Read more…]
USAID is updating their Disability Policy is being updated and soliciting feedback until COB Friday, December 15th. USAID is seeking specific feedback on: The draft updated Disability Policy can be accessed HERE and feedback can be submitted HERE. For reference, you can review the original Disability Policy HERE.
FAR 52.204-27, Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application On June 2, 2023, the FAR Council issued an interim rule with immediate effect that implements guidance under OMB Memorandum M-23-13, “No TikTok on Government Devices.” The rule revises the FAR to implement the prohibition on having or using TikTok or any successor application or service developed … [Read more…]
The danger pay allowance provides additional compensation for employees serving at designated danger pay posts. It is paid as a percentage of basic compensation in 15, 25 and 35% increments. In addition to being paid to permanently-assigned personnel, danger pay may also be paid to employees on temporary duty or detail to the post. Technically, … [Read more…]
On Thursday, December 7 at 10:00 AM ET, USAID will host its FY 2024 First Quarter Business Forecast and Partner Update webinar. Click here to register. Following the webinar, responses to all of the Business Forecast-related questions will be posted on USAID.gov, along with a transcript and recording of the event. If you have not participated … [Read more…]
Section 508 establishes requirements for electronic and information technology developed, maintained, procured, or used by the Federal government. Section 508 requires Federal electronic and information technology to be accessible to people with disabilities, including employees and members of the public.
This is an introduction into the Defense Base Act (DBA) Insurance : overview, understand who is eligible for it, and understand the benefits of it. What is the Defense Base Act (DBA)?DBA insurance provides disability compensation and medical benefits to employees and death benefits to eligible survivors of employees of U.S. government contractors who perform … [Read more…]
