USAID has a field presence in around 80 countries at any time, and manages programs in twenty more. We have approximately 9000 employees, organized into three major staff categories:
USAID’s budget in FY 2010 was around $25 billion for worldwide operations. Our largest foreign assistance programs, with FY 2010 obligated program funds are: Afghanistan ($2.7 billion), Pakistan ($1.3 billion), and Haiti ($701 million).
USAID leverages its small staff by relying on partnerships with U.S. and foreign organizations. We contract or enter into grant agreements with many partner organizations, which then carry out projects, under the management of USAID Foreign Service Officers in our Missions. We have more than 3,500 partners, including private companies, international organizations, U.S.-based Private Voluntary Organizations, and U.S and local NGOs.
USAID uses a variety of arrangements, including:
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USAID Officers are skilled in assessments and analysis; strategic planning; designing (planning) comprehensive programs, performance monitoring and evaluation.
We guide and manage the implementation of foreign assistance programs, including direct dialog with host country officials on policy and institutional reforms.
Last updated: May 07, 2019
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