Deadline- Jan 31, 2013
Countries/Region- Burma
Call for papers are invited for higher education partnerships to support the US-Burma commitment to Democracy, Peace and Prosperity under U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) which promotes public-private alliances as a business model that can bring new partners and resources into development assistance and thus further the impact of its programs. By identifying the intersection between USAID’s development objectives and core business interests, the alliance model generates sustainable market-based and market-led solutions to critical development challenges.
USAID/Burma is specifically calling for university-private sector partnerships involving U.S. businesses and U.S. and Burmese institutions of higher education to address Burma’s critical short, medium and long-term development needs. This approach will provide a mechanism for U.S. universities, foundations and other organizations to collaborate with the private sector in enabling Burmese HEIs and organizations to accelerate and expand the valuable contributions of Burmese HEIs to Burma’s social and economic development.
USAID/Burma is seeking to engage with interested parties to develop initiatives that can mobilize institutional assets, funding, technology, innovations, expertise, training and capacity building, and other resources from USAID, the private sector, and the university community to advance democratic rights, transparent governance, economic growth, food security, and the health and livelihoods of the people of Burma.
In keeping with the broad priorities and Principles of Engagement enumerated above, USAID/Burma’s interim strategic framework prioritizes investments in the following areas–
- Advance Democratic Rights
- Promote Transparent Governance
- Expand Peace and Security
- Improve People’s Lives and Opportunities
Eligibility-
USAID/Burma welcomes participation from a wide range of U.S. organizations with a strong interest in higher education and development in Burma. USAID welcomes applications from all types of U.S. organizations including private businesses, business and trade associations, foundations, Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), faith-based organizations, U.S.-based international organizations, state and community colleges and universities, civic groups, and regional organizations, etc. This list of potential applicants is not exclusive and is provided for illustrative purposes only. All applicants must be legally recognized organizational entities under applicable law. An applicant is not an individual.
For more information, visit grants.gov and search by funding opportunity number.USAID-BURMA-SOL-486-13-000012
