The Global Development Alliance (GDA) is a program of USAID under which it offers to support alliances or networks of NGOs, private companies and governmental bodies for implementing projects which address developmental challenges in developing countries. So now, the basic question is: Can my NGO … [Read more...] about Simplifying the concept of USAID’s Global Development Alliance
How to submit the concept note for USAID’s Global Development Alliance
USAID is only accepting concept notes initially from applicants under the Global Development Alliance Annual Program Statement. The concept note should not exceed more than 5 pages (standard margins, 12pt font). Following is the format to be used for developing the concept note: Cover … [Read more...] about How to submit the concept note for USAID’s Global Development Alliance
Example Projects supported under USAID’s Global Development Alliance
Following is a short list of projects that were previously awarded with grants by the USAID under the Global Development Alliance. We have researched and compiled this list to help organizations to understand the key components of partnership, especially the role of the private sector. This list of … [Read more...] about Example Projects supported under USAID’s Global Development Alliance
The Safe Drinking Water Alliance
The Safe Drinking Water Alliance was created to address the lack of access to safe water in three regions of Pakistan, Haiti, Chad and Ethiopia. The Global Development Alliance of the USAID supported the Alliance which comprised of John Hopkins Center for Communication Programs (CCP, the Population … [Read more...] about The Safe Drinking Water Alliance
The Inclusive Market Alliance for Rural Entrepreneurs in Guatemala
In 2007, USAID’s Global Development Alliance supported the “Inclusive Market Alliance for Rural Entrepreneurs in Guatemala” project that brought together partnerships of Mercy Corps, Wal-Mart and a local NGO called Fundacion AGIL in Guatemala. The purpose of the alliance was to build the capacity … [Read more...] about The Inclusive Market Alliance for Rural Entrepreneurs in Guatemala
USAID’s Global Development Alliance support for the Alliance for Progress in Egyptian Horticulture
The ACDI/VOCA in Egypt collaborated with H.J. Heinz Company to establish the Alliance for Progress in Egyptian Horticulture and received support from USAID’s Global Development Alliance in 2008 up to 2012. The total amount of the project is around $7 million. Also known as the Four Thousand Tons … [Read more...] about USAID’s Global Development Alliance support for the Alliance for Progress in Egyptian Horticulture
India Rural Electrification Program supported under USAID’s Global Development Alliance
In the year, 2006, the USAID’s Global Development Alliance supported the Rural Electrification Program in India which was a partnership between Winrock International India and the General Electric Company (GE). There were also other partners such as the Malavalli Power Plant Private Limited, the … [Read more...] about India Rural Electrification Program supported under USAID’s Global Development Alliance
Health Infrastructure along Djibouti-Ethiopia Transport Corridor
In another Global Development Alliance partnership, USAID supported the alliance of the Republic of Djibouti and Family Health International (FHI) along with a private sector partner, DP World, which is the fourth largest global marine terminal operator. DP World financed and managed the … [Read more...] about Health Infrastructure along Djibouti-Ethiopia Transport Corridor
Afghanistan: Shoveling Snow Builds Relationships
In just six months, Nawa residents went from collecting and carrying water every day to using clean, well-built communal taps near their homes. What started as an essential snow removal operation resulted in a renewed relationship between local Afghans and their government and a strong commitment to … [Read more...] about Afghanistan: Shoveling Snow Builds Relationships
Pakistan: Special Event: Pakistan Flood Response (with Live Webcast)
Join Pakistani Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi, Special Representative for Afghanistan and Pakistan Ambassador Richard C. Holbrooke, USAID Administrator Rajiv Shah, and other international figures in an exclusive discussion just prior to the United Nations Special Session on Pakistan. USAID … [Read more...] about Pakistan: Special Event: Pakistan Flood Response (with Live Webcast)
