International development and humanitarian projects are often specialized and complex. Even the most diverse prime organizations, or “primes,” can't do everything. That’s why primes work with subawardees and subcontractors, known as “subs''—to get access to unique skills, expertise, and local knowledge they may lack.

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“If you want to know the end, look at the beginning.” This African proverb applies to the importance of setting up a solid framework for success at the beginning of a project.

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An organizational capability statement can be a vital tool for business development, networking, and partnership formation among international development organizations. Especially if you are seeking subcontracts, you will want to have a polished capability statement on hand to share with potential prime partners (i.e., those directly receiving funding from USAID).

What does USAID’s procurement process have to do with climate change? Jennifer Norling, the Evaluation Division Chief in the USAID Management Bureau’s Office of Acquisition and Assistance, provides more insight into how the Agency is addressing the climate crisis through procurement activities that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, advance community preparation and climate-resilient infrastructure, and improve outcomes for local groups that are disproportionately impacted by environmental changes. 

Happy Earth Day! We have selected 10 organizations from the WorkwithUSAID.org Partner Directory to highlight the positive impacts locally-led development can have on the environment. We aim to celebrate these organizations that serve as inspiring examples of what can be achieved when people come together to work toward a common goal.

Ricardo Willis is the Systems Support Branch Chief in USAID’s Management Bureau, Office of Acquisition and Assistance.

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USAID’s Partnerships Incubator attended Konektid’s webinar session on the impact of ChatGPT and AI on the development sector. Explore our insights and how this can influence the Agency and development partners.