ABT Associates, Inc. has been awarded a Definitive Contract by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). The contract is worth $6,717,156.62 USD. ABT Associates is a global consulting and research firm that was founded in 1965 and specializes in program evaluation, health, economic development, and social and environmental policy. USAID is an independent federal government agency whose mission is to end extreme poverty and promote resilient, democratic societies while advancing the security and prosperity of the United States. The Feed the Future Cambodia Agriculture Partnership Hub Activity is the project ABT Associates is undertaking to promote sustainable, broad-based economic growth through increased diversification, inclusion, resilience, and competitiveness in the Cambodian agricultural sector. This project seeks to strengthen the Cambodian agricultural sector by promoting public and private investments in agricultural research, innovation, and technology. It will also increase access to finance and markets for smallholder farmers, support improved nutrition, and increase the adoption of climate-smart agricultural practices.
The Agency for International Development (USAID) has awarded a Definitive Contract to the American-based non-profit organization ARD, Inc. for the value of $7,362,008.94 USD. The project Morodok Baitang, is to be implemented in Cambodia, a country in Southeast Asia bordered by Thailand, Laos, and Vietnam. The project is designed to promote sustainable, conservation-friendly, climate-smart, and socially equitable economic growth in order to achieve Cambodia's national development goals. ARD, Inc. works with local partners to improve the quality of life in developing countries and USAID is an independent agency of the United States government that administers civilian foreign aid and development assistance. This project is expected to help Cambodia achieve its national goals and improve the quality of life of its over 16 million people.
The Research Triangle Institute (RTI) is a research and development organization which has been awarded a contract from the Agency for International Development (USAID) worth $7,706,208 USD. The project, titled IInclusive Primary Education Activity (IPEA), will take place in Cambodia and aims to improve early grade learning skills of both children with and without disabilities in all primary schools in Cambodia. RTI has offices in the United States and overseas and has the necessary knowledge and experience for successful implementation. USAID is a government agency that works to end extreme global poverty and promote resilient, democratic societies. The project will focus on Cambodia, a Southeast Asian country located in the Indochina region, that has a population of over 16 million people. Through this project, RTI and USAID will work together to ensure that all children in Cambodia receive the education they need to achieve their full potential.
The University of California at Berkeley will implement the five-year “USAID Digital Workforce Development project” along with Cambodian partner institutions. The project will improve the digital skills of Cambodia’s youth and professionals so the country will improve its competitiveness in a global economy that is increasingly technology-reliant and requires a digitally skilled labor force. The new activity will work with Cambodian higher education institutions to strengthen courses and programs for students in the area of information and communication technology. It will also help those institutions meet recognized educational standards so that employers can recruit Cambodian graduates, with confidence. Scholarships and networking opportunities will be a priority for the new project so that Cambodian students and youth can build their skills and find the job opportunities that match their education. The project will also bridge Cambodia’s private sector and local universities by creating job opportunities through internships in collaboration with the private sector. The project will put a high priority on inclusivity, to ensure that youth from all backgrounds can access the opportunities it will offer.
The ICONE program (Improved Competitiveness of National Enterprises) is a project implemented by the Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) on behalf of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). Its goal is to improve the productivity, efficiency, and innovation capabilities of national enterprises in Cambodia, specifically in the northwest provinces of Siem Reap, Battambang, and Banteay Meanchey.
The USAID Cambodia Green Future Activity is a five-year project aimed at mobilizing communities to conserve biodiversity and protect natural resources. The activity is a key component of USAID’s work to protect Cambodia’s unique and endangered natural resources, which include a variety of forests, valuable plants and trees, and a number of threatened wildlife species. This activity will provide Cambodian citizens, decision makers, and civil society with the knowledge and skills to influence positive actions to support biodiversity conservation, forest protection, and broad sustainable natural resource management (NRM). Using best practices from ECODIT’s pioneering work in NRM, community engagement, and social and behavior change communications (SBCC), the Cambodia Green Future team will increase awareness and catalyze action via strategic campaigns in social media, radio, television, community events, and other methods. Cambodia Green Future will collaborate with a wide range of partners, including women, youth, and indigenous groups, and civil society organizations (CSOs), non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and government bodies with environment-related mandates.
ECODIT LLC, a United States-based international development firm specializing in environment, energy and climate change, has been awarded a definitive contract from the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) for a project in Cambodia. The contract is worth $4,130,000 USD and the purpose of the project is to support local citizens and civil society in their efforts to protect Cambodia's unique biodiversity and critical forest ecosystems. Cambodia is a country in Southeast Asia bordered by Thailand, Laos and Vietnam. It is home to a diverse range of plants and animals as well as a number of important forest ecosystems. USAID has been active in Cambodia for over 30 years and, through its development programs, has helped to improve access to basic services, such as health care, education and clean water, as well as increase agricultural production and market access. The project, led by ECODIT LLC, seeks to promote sustainable management of these natural resources and empower local communities to become active stewards of their environment. Through the use of evidence-based communication, ECODIT LLC hopes to give local citizens and civil society the knowledge and skills necessary to effectively protect their unique biodiversity and critical forest ecosystems.
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the United States promote a well-integrated and inclusive ASEAN Economic Community by strengthening a more favorable environment for cross-border trade that benefits both ASEAN and the United States.The U.S. government, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), works to reduce the cost of international trade, spur e-commerce and increase productivity in Southeast Asia. USAID provides technical assistance to ASEAN bodies in trade facilitation; digital economy; and science, technology, and innovation. USAID also promotes cross-cutting objectives that target micro, small, and medium sized enterprise (MSME) development and gender mainstreaming.
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has awarded ARD, Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to improving lives and livelihoods in developing countries through evidence-based solutions, a Definitive Contract worth $23,753,986 USD for the USAID Greening Prey Lang Activity. This project will be implemented in Cambodia, a developing nation located in Southeast Asia with a population of over 16 million people. It will support the Cambodian government's goals of reducing poverty and promoting economic growth by strengthening and supporting implementation and enforcement of formal processes for sustainable landscape management and biodiversity conservation. This will help Cambodia's efforts towards climate change adaptation and mitigation, as well as biodiversity conservation.
Women Entrepreneurs Act “WE Act” is a Pact-led project that supports young women entrepreneurs to strengthen their skills, business linkages, and participation with relevant associations. Funded by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and implemented by Pact in collaboration with diverse local organizations and companies, this five-year project is focusing on urban-based micro, small and medium businesses owned by young women in Phnom Penh, Battambang, Siem Reap and two additional urban centers soon to be selected