What is the Financial Inclusion for Rural Microenterprises program?
Contractor(s)/Grantee(s): Futures Group - Health Policy Project
Duration: 3 years (FY2011 - FY2014)
Total Projected Investment: $290 K FY 2011
Funding Source: USAID/Barbados- (GHCS-USAID Account)
Countries: Barbados and OECS
Objective: To enhance regional efforts to combat stigma and discrimination and influence policy reform and:
What is the Supporting the Kenya Constitutional Implementation Process Program?
Supporting the Kenya Constitutional Implementation Process is a partnership between USAID and the International Development Law Organization (IDLO) to assist the Government of Kenya to develop the comprehensive laws and policies required under the new Constitution.
Project Duration and Budget
June 2011 – December 2013
$1.7 million
What is the Continuing the Gains from the Kenya National Dialogue and Reconciliation Process Project?
Over the past two decades, USAID has provided assistance that has helped the Russian people improve public health and combat infectious diseases, protect the environment, develop a stronger civil society, and modernize their economy. As Russia has grown into a middle income country, the nature of USAID’s work has evolved beyond primarily providing technical assistance with a large focus on collaboration. By 2012, the majority of USAID’s engagement revolved around the promotion of an open and innovative society in Russia and a strengthened partnership between the U.S. and Russia. The work led to many breakthroughs and transformations described below.
Start date: September 2012 Duration: 24 months
Anticipated Project budget (Life of Project): $1,500,000
Implementer: Milieukontakt Macedonia
Objectives
Strengthen civil society and raise awareness, boost activism, and bolster local resilience to global climate change.
What is the Shujaaz.FM Multimedia Youth Communication Initiative?
The Emmy Award winning Shujaaz.FM is a research-driven multimedia project using radio, comic books, animation, and social media to inspire and motivate young Kenyans to influence the political and social issues that affect their future. Shujaaz means heroes in Sheng, an urban slang used by youth throughout Kenya. USAID has partnered with an innovative Kenyan company to engage youth in issues such as political violence, negative ethnicity, leadership, and peaceful elections.
Grantee: CARICOM/PANCAP
Duration: 3 years (FY2011 - FY2014)
Total Projected Investment: $300K annually ($1.5 mil over 5 years)
Funding Source: USAID/Barbados- (GHCS-USAID Account)
Countries: OECS
Objective: To enhance the ability of the PANCAP Program Coordinating Unit (PCU) to conduct its core functions in support of the execution, coordination and management of the Caribbean Regional Strategic Framework.
The New Alliance is a shared commitment to achieve sustained and inclusive agricultural growth in sub-Saharan Africa. New Alliance efforts will help lift 50 million people out of poverty over the next 10 years by aligning the commitments of Africa’s leadership to drive effective country-led plans and policies for food security and nutrition; the intentions of private sector partners to increase investments where the conditions are right; and the commitments of G-8 members to expand Africa’s potential for rapid and sustained agricultural growth.
What is the Uongozi 2012 Campaign Project?
The Uongozi 2012 Campaign Project is a multi-media project designed to involve young Kenyans in a public discussion about leadership and inspire them to responsibly engage in the political process – as voters and candidates. The project used widespread community outreach, various multi-media channels and a national reality television show to positively influence and empower youth.
Project Duration and Budget
March 2012 – March 2013
$1.6 million
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