SEC. 224. LOCALLY EMPLOYED STAFF.
(a) Findings- Based on information obtained from the April 2009 report from the Office of the Inspector General of the Department of State and the Broadcasting Board of Governors, entitled ‘Review of Locally Employed Staff Compensation Issues’ (Report Number ISP-I-09-44), Congress makes the following findings:
(1) U.S. embassies and consulates worldwide retain over 51,000 locally employed (LE) staff under local compensation plans (LCPs) in about 170 overseas missions. A report by the Office of the Inspector General of the Department of State and the Broadcasting Board of Governors, entitled ‘Review of Locally Employed Staff Compensation Issues’ (Report Number ISP-I-09-44), stated that: ‘The U.S. is falling behind in providing a competitive compensation package for LE staff that is commensurate with their experience, technical skills, and responsibilities’.
Thursday, June 24, 2010
USAID Forms
USAID Forms
Here is a link to the U.S. Agency for International Development Electronic Forms Page. This is the website to go to ensure that you are using the most up-to-date forms.
For other Federal Government forms, please visit www.fedforms.gov.
Here is a link to the U.S. Agency for International Development Electronic Forms Page. This is the website to go to ensure that you are using the most up-to-date forms.
For other Federal Government forms, please visit www.fedforms.gov.
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
The Data Online for Population, Health and Nutrition
The Data Online for Population, Health and Nutrition (DOLPHN) system is an online statistical data resource containing selected current and historical country-level demographic and health indicator data. The DOLPHN system is designed to provide users with quick and easy access to frequently used statistics and can be helpful as both a reference and analytical tool.
This database no longer exists. The data can be found by visiting this site-LINK
This database no longer exists. The data can be found by visiting this site-LINK
Changes may be coming for USAID Cost Share Requirements
As of now there are no official changes to the way USAID handles cost share, but there is an indication that the requirement may be changing.
Here is a link to the official documentation-
AAPD 02-10 Cost Sharing in Grants and Cooperative Agreements to NGOs
and here-
22 CFR 226.23
Here is a link to the official documentation-
AAPD 02-10 Cost Sharing in Grants and Cooperative Agreements to NGOs
and here-
22 CFR 226.23
High-Level Commitment to Neglected Tropical Diseases
Funding for Neglected Tropical Diseases-Link to Country Profiles
High-Level Commitment to NTDs
The U.S. Congress allocates $25 million for USAID’s NTD control efforts in fiscal year 2009, a $10 million increase over the fiscal year 2008 budget for NTDs.
The Group of Eight (G8) declares in Japan that it will help control and eliminate several major NTDs by reaching at least 75 percent of people in the most affected countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
The U.K.’s Department for International Development (DFID) announces a £50 million commitment over the next five years to fight NTDs.
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation announced a new grant of $34 million to prevent and treat NTDs.
High-Level Commitment to NTDs
The U.S. Congress allocates $25 million for USAID’s NTD control efforts in fiscal year 2009, a $10 million increase over the fiscal year 2008 budget for NTDs.
The Group of Eight (G8) declares in Japan that it will help control and eliminate several major NTDs by reaching at least 75 percent of people in the most affected countries in Africa, Asia, and Latin America.
The U.K.’s Department for International Development (DFID) announces a £50 million commitment over the next five years to fight NTDs.
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation announced a new grant of $34 million to prevent and treat NTDs.
PEPFAR Partnership Frameworks
PEPFAR Partnership Frameworks
On July 30, 2008, the Tom Lantos and Henry J. Hyde United States Global Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Reauthorization Act of 2008 was signed into law, authorizing up to $48 billion from 2009 to 2013 to combat global HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria. This law authorized the U.S. Government, through the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), to establish Partnership Frameworks with host countries to promote a more sustainable approach to combating HIV/AIDS, characterized by strengthened country capacity, ownership, and leadership.
Partnership Frameworks provide a 5-year joint strategic framework for cooperation between the U.S. Government, the partner government, and other partners to combat HIV/AIDS in the host country through service delivery, policy reform, and coordinated financial commitments.
Angola Partnership Framework (August 2009)
Caribbean Regional Partnership Framework (June 2010)
Central America Region Partnership Framework (March 2010)
Ghana Partnership Framework (November 2009)
Kenya Partnership Framework (December 2009)
Lesotho Partnership Framework (August 2009)
Malawi Partnership Framework (May 2009)
Swaziland Partnership Framework (June 2009)
Tanzania Partnership Framework (March 2010)
On July 30, 2008, the Tom Lantos and Henry J. Hyde United States Global Leadership Against HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria Reauthorization Act of 2008 was signed into law, authorizing up to $48 billion from 2009 to 2013 to combat global HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis, and malaria. This law authorized the U.S. Government, through the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR), to establish Partnership Frameworks with host countries to promote a more sustainable approach to combating HIV/AIDS, characterized by strengthened country capacity, ownership, and leadership.
Partnership Frameworks provide a 5-year joint strategic framework for cooperation between the U.S. Government, the partner government, and other partners to combat HIV/AIDS in the host country through service delivery, policy reform, and coordinated financial commitments.
Angola Partnership Framework (August 2009)
Caribbean Regional Partnership Framework (June 2010)
Central America Region Partnership Framework (March 2010)
Ghana Partnership Framework (November 2009)
Kenya Partnership Framework (December 2009)
Lesotho Partnership Framework (August 2009)
Malawi Partnership Framework (May 2009)
Swaziland Partnership Framework (June 2009)
Tanzania Partnership Framework (March 2010)
Monday, June 21, 2010
Bob Stross Center for Public Management FSN Scales Local Compensation Plans
Bob Stross Center for Public Management FSN Scales
Local Compensation Plans by Country
Afghanistan
Colombia
Egypt
Ethiopia
Iraq
Jordan
Kenya
Nigeria
Pakistan
South Africa
Sudan
Tanzania
Uganda
Zambia
Local Compensation Plans by Country
Afghanistan
Colombia
Egypt
Ethiopia
Iraq
Jordan
Kenya
Nigeria
Pakistan
South Africa
Sudan
Tanzania
Uganda
Zambia
Yearly USAID forecast is posted
This is a great tool for anticipating new USAID opportunities
USAID FIeld Missions Forecast of opportunities FY 2010
USAID Washington Business Forecast 2010
USAID FIeld Missions Forecast of opportunities FY 2010
USAID Washington Business Forecast 2010
USAID announces the first round of "GHI Plus" countries, as well as the program's governance structure
USAID announces the first round of "GHI Plus" countries, as well as the program's governance structure
GHI activities are being implemented in the more than 80 countries where U.S. government global health dollars are already at work. Under GHI, the U.S. government will coordinate with partner country governments to ensure that investments align with national priorities and build capacity. Eight countries have been selected as the first set of "GHI Plus" countries. They are: Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Kenya, Malawi, Mali, Nepal, and Rwanda. These countries will receive additional technical and management resources to quickly implement GHI's approach, including integrated programs and investments across the spectrum of infectious diseases, maternal and child health, family planning, and health systems activities. GHI Plus countries will provide enhanced opportunities to build upon existing public health programs; improve program performance; and work in close collaboration with partner governments, across U.S. government agencies, and with global partners.
GHI activities are being implemented in the more than 80 countries where U.S. government global health dollars are already at work. Under GHI, the U.S. government will coordinate with partner country governments to ensure that investments align with national priorities and build capacity. Eight countries have been selected as the first set of "GHI Plus" countries. They are: Bangladesh, Ethiopia, Guatemala, Kenya, Malawi, Mali, Nepal, and Rwanda. These countries will receive additional technical and management resources to quickly implement GHI's approach, including integrated programs and investments across the spectrum of infectious diseases, maternal and child health, family planning, and health systems activities. GHI Plus countries will provide enhanced opportunities to build upon existing public health programs; improve program performance; and work in close collaboration with partner governments, across U.S. government agencies, and with global partners.
Shah: Release of PSD-7 and QDDR Before End-October
Shah: Release of PSD-7 and QDDR Before End-October
U.S. Agency for International Development Administrator Rajiv Shah has announced that the outcome of two major development policy reviews, the Quadrennial Diplomacy and Development Review and Presidential Study Directive on Global Development, will be out in the coming months.
U.S. Agency for International Development Administrator Rajiv Shah has announced that the outcome of two major development policy reviews, the Quadrennial Diplomacy and Development Review and Presidential Study Directive on Global Development, will be out in the coming months.
Friday, June 18, 2010
SEMIANNUAL REPORT TO THE CONGRESS: October 1, 2009–March 31, 2010
Links to the USAID Inspector General and reports on audits. Gives good information on performance of country projects. ie. Rwanda HCSP, Senegal Malaria and Bangladesh Smiling Sun.
http://www.usaid.gov/oig/public/semiann/sarc0310.pdf
http://www.usaid.gov/oig/public/semiann/sarc0310.pdf
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