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October 2023 Newsletter

WORK WITH USAID

WorkwithUSAID.org Is Now WorkwithUSAID.gov!
Can you believe it? WorkwithUSAID has been online for two years! Additionally, it has transitioned from WorkwithUSAID.org to WorkwithUSAID.gov. This change will help to ensure the longevity and sustainability of the website. 

If you haven’t visited WorkwithUSAID.gov yet, you can take action today! 

• Download the Start Here checklist to understand what it takes to become a USAID partner.
• Join the more than 5,200 organizations that are in our Partner Directory and showcase your organization.
• Take the Pre-Engagement Assessment to understand your readiness to Work with USAID and receive a customized report for your organization.
• Build your capacity through our Library Resources.
• Sign up to participate in upcoming USAID events on our calendar. 
• Discover sub-opportunities offered by USAID prime partners.
• Gain valuable partner insights on the News & Insights blog.
• Check out the extensive FAQs on partnering with USAID.

The 2023 Partner Experience Survey Results
Last month, the Industry Liaison team closed its second annual USAID partner experience survey. A total of 1,605 individuals took the survey, which was a 7.8 percent increase in respondents from the FY 2022 survey. Within the Agency, we are sharing the results of this survey far and wide. If you are interested in a deeper dive into the results, check out this blog: “Results of the 2023 Partner Experience Survey.” If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to: IndustryLiaison@usaid.gov. Thank you to everyone who provided feedback.

Work with USAID New Translated Resources
Check out our WorkwithUSAID.gov Resource Library! There is a new translated training to help partners walk through the steps to register in the Partner Directory. Find the new resources in: Spanish, French, and Arabic. Please send these resources out to partners!

UPCOMING EVENTS

USAID, Localization, and Primes: A Discussion with USAID’s Prime Partners
On October 31, join AidKonekt for a discussion with USAID prime partners on how they are incorporating “locally-led” into their program implementation and operations. Registration details here.

USAID Service Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Webinar
Check out the Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Webinar provided by the USAID Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization (OSDBU) in conjunction with the Department of State (DOS) on November 6 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. ET. Find out more details here.

FROM THE BLOG: WHAT'S NEW?

Getting the Most from USAID’s Business Forecast
USAID’s Business Forecast is a vital tool for planning and business development among international development organizations that seek to work with USAID. Understand what USAID’s Business Forecast is, how the key features are used, and how the Business Forecast can benefit you and your organization. The more you know about this important resource, the better prepared you will be to apply for USAID partnership opportunities.

Five Lessons in Locally-Led Development: Perspectives from USAID's MOMENTUM Project Partners
Look at our new guest blog, written by maternal health expert and localization champion Dr. Koki Agarwal of Jhpiego. This blog offers great tips on how projects and partners can incorporate locally-led development principles into their work. Dr. Agarwal directs USAID’s MOMENTUM Project and has five valuable tips for USAID Missions and implementing partners to understand what can make locally-led development truly work.

Fueling Localization through Trust: Lessons from El Salvador
Learn how trust is the currency shaping localization initiatives in El Salvador. This article explores how trust is the cornerstone of successful partnerships within organizations and between communities, paving the way for a sustainable future. Check out multiple blogs highlighting partnerships and lessons learned in El Salvador.

A Local Partner with a Global Impact
A few decades ago, Fundación Paraguaya was a small, local NGO with just seven staff members. Today, they operate internationally with a staff of 440. What has USAID partnership meant to their organization, and what advice do they have for other local organizations? Take some time to check out this new blog to learn more about Fundación Paraguaya's story.

RESOURCE OF THE MONTH

This easy-to-understand infographic summarizes key facts about USAID's geographic codes and how they apply to contractors and subcontractors: Understanding USAID Geographic Codes: USAID Prime Contracts & Subcontracts