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  Business process re-engineering of Health care in Egypt

  The Honorable Secretary of State announced $150 million of emergency aid to Egypt. I would like to propose BPR of Government owned health care organizations to deliver a high quality of health care services to the majority of people in Egypt who can't afford any other options. Currently i work for VHA in Clarksburg, WV as an addiction psychiatrist for the last 20 years. I was born in Egypt and would like to contribute ...more »

  The Honorable Secretary of State announced $150 million of emergency aid to Egypt. I would like to propose BPR of Government owned health care organizations to deliver a high quality of health care services to the majority of people in Egypt who can't afford any other options.

  Currently i work for VHA in Clarksburg, WV as an addiction psychiatrist for the last 20 years. I was born in Egypt and would like to contribute to Egypt and improve the image of USA abroad.

  I don't want to add any details at this time but will wait to hear from you Sir very soon.

  thanks in advance.

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  Submitted by massoudab 1 year ago

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  Outcomes Goals For Procurement

  Can you please share with us the specific USAID outcomes of current SBA indicators and goals for procuring products and services from small, women-owned, and disadvantage businesses under the new Procurement Reform Agenda.

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  Submitted by Community Member 1 year ago

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  Embrace existing streamlining initiatives & assistance princples

  In regard to Federal Assistance, has USAID been involved with the Grants Policy Committee (GPC), established by the Federal CFO Council? There have been a lot of good streamlining initiatives that have come out of this group under P.L.106-107. Grants need to be used in accordance with the principals and spirit of the The Federal Grant and Cooperative Agreement Act of 1977. Allow NGO's to do what they do best and reduce ...more »

  In regard to Federal Assistance, has USAID been involved with the Grants Policy Committee (GPC), established by the Federal CFO Council? There have been a lot of good streamlining initiatives that have come out of this group under P.L.106-107. Grants need to be used in accordance with the principals and spirit of the The Federal Grant and Cooperative Agreement Act of 1977. Allow NGO's to do what they do best and reduce the micro-management/substainal involvement that comes with a USAID grant or cooperative agreement.

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  Submitted by Community Member 1 year ago

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  "Expanded Authorities" under grants?

  Will USAID consider adopting or incorporating "expanded authorities" ala the Dept. of Health & Human Services grants and cooperative agreements, in order to put aside (when warranted) some of the burdensome "prior approvals" that are required?

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  Submitted by Community Member 1 year ago

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  Safe Harbors for Recipients?

  In regard to assistance awards (grants/coop. agreements), I've heard that USAID will provide some form of "safe harbors" for their managers (Procurement/Contracting officials?) to allow them to the opportunity to take more risks with less established partners overseas. Will USAID provide the same opportunity for prime recipients in working with their subrecipients? We currently take on a lot of USAID's risk in working ...more »

  In regard to assistance awards (grants/coop. agreements), I've heard that USAID will provide some form of "safe harbors" for their managers (Procurement/Contracting officials?) to allow them to the opportunity to take more risks with less established partners overseas.

  Will USAID provide the same opportunity for prime recipients in working with their subrecipients? We currently take on a lot of USAID's risk in working with local partners, with no safe harbors.

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  Submitted by Community Member 1 year ago

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  Partners Readiness

  How would USAID assist partners to be ready for the reform, and what are the requirements from partners to meet the objectives of this reform.

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  Submitted by 100001657686195 1 year ago

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  Local CBO Initatives

  Are there any plans to increase the number of local Inititatives made available for Faith-Based Organizations.

  Are there any plans for Capacity Building Initiatives for Local CBO's.

  What are the 2011 reform goals and how can local CBO's have input in the identification of needed goals on the grassroot level?

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  Submitted by ropheka_inc 1 year ago

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  How to submit for aid for Indonesia project

  www.indonesiaorganic.com Not-for-profit social project to help grow the organic environmental industry in Indonesia. How do I access USAID for funding? We are an innovative solution to a lack of accessible information.

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  Submitted by darsih 1 year ago

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  DOLLAR & SENSE

  I am writing to you from the Eastern part of the Congo where the actual conflict has killed more than 8 millions people and more than two millions women have been raped etc... My question are 1. Why do you still do business with the same organization when you know that they only spend $.15 on the dollar on the local population? 2. Can we make exception for organization that are on the ground in the Congo to still ...more »

  I am writing to you from the Eastern part of the Congo where the actual conflict has killed more than 8 millions people and more than two millions women have been raped etc...

  My question are

  1. Why do you still do business with the same organization when you know that they only spend $.15 on the dollar on the local population?

  2. Can we make exception for organization that are on the ground in the Congo to still register for the Limited Excess Property Program. Again the situation in the Congo is dire and in need of more resources.

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  Submitted by sergewan 1 year ago

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  Start at the foundation and build a better future

  Concrete is the most consumed product on earth, after water. Even the poorest nations of the world use cement-based construction methods.

  The concrete supply system creates millions of jobs and businesses within the industrialized nations.

  Why don't we create a concrete-based economic development plan for the poor nations to use as their foundation for a better future?

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  Submitted by partywedo 1 year ago

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  Use of small businesses

  Recent procurements from USAID continue the trend of complex scopes of work and high ceilings. In addition, many are RFAs with significant cost shares. These realities make it difficult for small businesses to compete. What will happen under this procurement reform to boost utilization of small businesses, not just for their ability to procure goods, but also for their strengths in innovation and specific technical competencies? ...more »

  Recent procurements from USAID continue the trend of complex scopes of work and high ceilings. In addition, many are RFAs with significant cost shares. These realities make it difficult for small businesses to compete. What will happen under this procurement reform to boost utilization of small businesses, not just for their ability to procure goods, but also for their strengths in innovation and specific technical competencies?

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  Submitted by Community Member 1 year ago

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  Work together to fight hunger and poverty

  How will DIV interface with presidential initiatives such as Feed the Future (FTF), where NGO partnerships should be a foundational part of all work--both in FTF focus countries and in Washington, DC?

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  Submitted by Community Member 1 year ago

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  NIGHA 2011

  There are so many ways we can help and celebrate HIV/AIDS Orphan Children in Africa through music and catering for them making them feel involve in the development of their nation, thank you. Timi Robinson

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  Submitted by tmsnigha 1 year ago

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  Can FedBizOpps Be Made More User-Friendly?

  The current mechanism for getting procurement information is through the FedBizOpps.gov website. Because of the fact that many grant seekers are unfamiliar with the website is it possible to have a task force explore ways to improve and make the website more easy to use?

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  Submitted by Community Member 1 year ago

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  Increased support for women, peace and security

  The US has over the past years shown increased support of women, peace and security issues, namely UNSCR 1325, and UNSCR 1820. How will USAID ensure support for civil society organizations to push these issue forward?

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  Submitted by helenagronberg 1 year ago

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  Support for women's activism in conflict prevention and peace

  Given the US government's strong support for UN Secruity Council Reslution 1325 on women, peace and security, how will USAID ensure that international and national

  CSOs supporting women's activism in conflict prevention,

  peace making and peacebuilding get adequate and timely resources and ease the application process for many such new entities?

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  Submitted by sanambna 1 year ago

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  Partnerships for Diversity

  How does diversity fit into USAID procurement reform and/or development innovation? How does USAID measure diversity to ensure that a representative cross-section of available partners is engaged?

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  Submitted by Community Member 1 year ago

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  Partnserships

  What is the role for partnerships with nonprofit organizations does USAID envision as part of this reform/innovation effort? What characteristics will make a strong nonprofit partner?

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