The U.S. Agency for International Development obligated contract funding for fiscal 2015 reached $4.8 billion — a $1 billion increase from its total in 2014. This 26 percent budget surge marks the first upward movement in USAID’s contract spending in the last three years. Despite USAID’s focus on channeling more foreign aid to local organizations — most notably through the USAID Forward initiative — the agency continues to award the bulk of its contracts to American firms. In 2015, the top 20 recipients of USAID funding were all U.S.-based organizations. Combined, these transactions account for 70 percent of the total USAID spending for obligated contracts for the year, up slightly from 67 percent in 2014. The consortium Partnerships for Supply Chain Management received the most USAID contract funding, while international development consulting firm Chemonics was second. In 2015, Chemonics secured an indefinite delivery, indefinite quantity agreement, or IDIQ, with USAID to the tune of $9.5 billion — the largest USAID award to date which could lift the firm into the top place next year. Meanwhile, four organizations managed to break into the top 20 in fiscal 2015. Checchi and Co. more than doubled its contract funding with $44 million compared to just $19 million in 2014. The consulting firm Dexis, formerly a small business, received $48 million in 2015 versus $22 million for the previous year. Morganti, meanwhile, significantly increased its winnings from just over $4 million in 2014 to $56 million in 2015 and PAE entered the top 20 list receiving $75 million in USAID contract funding. USAID also channeled $101 million to an undisclosed domestic contractor. The complete list of USAID’s 3271 contractors for 2015 can be emailed to you upon receive of your request. It has prepared in PDF format, 72 pages and sorted by vendor name from A to Z. Below are top 20 contractors based on total highest secured fund in 2015 1. Partnership for Supply Chain ManagementFounded: 2005 Headquarters: Arlington, Virginia, United States Obligated USAID contract funding: $777,635,321
Partnership for Supply Chain Management is a conglomerate of 13 organizations established by Management Sciences for Health and JSI Research and Training Institute, the nonprofit arm of John Snow, Inc. Its major programs include a supply chain management system project funded by the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief as well as a pooled procurement mechanism program under the Global Fund to Fight AIDS Tuberculosis and Malaria. Four member organizations also won multiple contracts with USAID during fiscal 2015, namely Booz Allen Hamilton Holding Corporation ($2,272,836), Crown Agents Limited ($8,800,680), Management Sciences for Health, Inc. ($36,881,708) and The Manoff Group, Inc. ($2,519,817). PFSCM's goals are to ensure reliable availability of essential products to programs in developing countries and to strengthen national supply chains to become sustainable mechanisms for delivering products to clients. MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE PFSCM is a legal entity established by JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc., and Management Sciences for Health. PFSCM, JSI and MSH are all non-profit organizations. The presidents and senior staff members of JSI and MSH serve as PFSCM’s Executive Committee. PFSCM itself has no staff; staff of JSI, MSH, and other team member organizations implement PFSCM’s projects through formal subcontract arrangements. More than 400 team member organization staff work on PFSCM projects. PFSCM’s 13 team member organizations include non-profit organizations, commercial private sector corporations and academic institutions, providing the full range of technical skills needed to ensure reliable availability of essential products to international development programs. MISSION We strengthen, develop and manage secure, reliable, cost-effective and sustainable supply chains to meet the needs of health care and other public services. In collaboration with in-country and international partners, we: -Provide quality, best-value products to those who need them -Deploy innovative solutions to assist programs to enhance their supply chain capacity -Share our expertise and experience in influencing policy and bringing best practices to the international arena OUR WORK PFSCM manages two major projects that strive to reduce the worldwide impact of HIV & AIDS malaria, and tuberculosis. PFSCM also implements a number of smaller procurement contracts for donors, local governments and global development agencies. SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (SCMS) In 2003, the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) was launched to combat global HIV & AIDS globally — the largest commitment in history by any nation to combat a single disease. The Supply Chain Management System (SCMS) is a project of PEPFAR, administered by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). SCMS was established to ensure a reliable, cost-effective and secure supply of high-quality medicines and health products for HIV & AIDS prevention, care and treatment. SCMS procures and distributes essential medicines and supplies; provides technical assistance to transform existing supply chains; and collaborates with in-country and global partners to coordinate efforts. GLOBAL FUND – VOLUNTARY POOLED PROCUREMENT (VPP) The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria is a major financing institution in the fight against these diseases in 140 countries. The Global Fund established a Procurement Support Service for its Principal Recipients, with Voluntary Pooled Procurement and Capacity Building Services aimed at ensuring a cost-effective and efficient procurement process. These services provide support to countries to resolve procurement bottlenecks and supply chain management challenges and facilitate timely access to pharmaceuticals and health products. OTHER PROJECTS In addition to these major contracts, PFSCM has implemented a number of smaller procurement contracts for both USG-funded donors (such as the Elizabeth Glazer Pediatric AIDS Foundation, Catholic Relief Services and Harvard University) and for global development agencies, e.g., WHO and the World Bank. PFSCM has also been contracted directly by other governments, including Sierra Leone and Ethiopia. PFSCM's goals are to ensure reliable availability of essential products to programs in developing countries and to strengthen national supply chains to become sustainable mechanisms for delivering products to clients. 2. Chemonics International, IncFounded: 1975 Headquarters: Washington, D.C., United States President and CEO: Susanna Mudge Obligated USAID contract funding: $520,333,009
Chemonics is an employee-owned for-profit consulting agency with experience implementing projects in over 150 countries across Africa, Asia, Europe and Eurasia, Latin America and the Caribbean, and the Middle East. Its services cover program design, implementation and management, capacity building for local institutions, performance management and evaluation, knowledge management and communication, and corporate social responsibility. Chemonics works in a broad range of sectors including agriculture, conflict and crisis, democracy and governance, economic development, education and youth, environment, gender and social inclusion, health, supply chain solutions, water, energy and sustainability. Chemonics International is a global consulting firm promoting economic growth and higher living standards in developing countries. Our experience in 135 countries has taught us to value solutions that are multi-disciplinary, that incorporate diverse voices and local needs, and that integrate strategies and innovations from many sectors. Our fundamental goal is to achieve substantial and lasting impact - to make a difference in people's lives. Chemonics is an international development consulting company that partners with governments, businesses, civil society groups, and communities so people can live healthier, more productive, and more independent lives. Working under contract to the U.S. Agency for International Development and other foreign aid donors, it designs and implements development projects in many of the world’s developing countries. Its technical practices include agriculture and food security, gender, economic growth and trade, health, democracy and governance, and conflict and crisis. Since its founding in 1975, it has worked side-by-side with the people and institutions it serves to bring the right ideas and tools, design integrated approaches, and deliver innovative solutions that drive meaningful change. In Washington, D.C. and more than 75 countries, it offers management, technical, research, training, grants, and communications services. This integrated approach allows it to provide efficient, targeted support while also building the capacity of individuals around the world. PRACTICES Agriculture and Food Security Its agriculture and food security practice works with a variety of stakeholders to reduce risks, improve production practices, and facilitate trade. With a critical eye, it assess the value chain; focus on problems and bottlenecks; and develop targeted, market-based solutions to improve agriculture productivity and sales. Simultaneously, it addresses food security for vulnerable populations, ensuring improved livelihoods for smallholder farmers and stable access to nutritious food. Its services include crop-specific production and processing assistance, association development and strengthening, market information systems, and agriculture and trade policy. Its success relies on the innovative approaches and dedication of its technical experts; strong partnerships with farmers, associations, industry, and governments; and market-driven solutions that deliver results. Conflict and Crisis Its projects achieve impact in fragile and crisis environments by adapting traditional development programs to meet the unique needs of these dynamic and sensitive contexts. Understanding that working in high-risk or post-crisis environments requires programs and resources that are flexible and responsive to specific country circumstances, it relies on rapid-response mechanisms; multi-sectoral interventions; and community-based, participatory approaches to aid in rebuilding. Working across sectors such as health, agriculture, natural resource management, microfinance, gender, and democracy and governance, Chemonics aims to build strong systems and reduce fragility. Democracy and Governance The democracy and governance practice at Chemonics seeks to build the legal and policy frameworks, institutions, and citizen participation that breathe legitimacy and fairness into government. Its success in programming finds its roots in the promotion and application of international standards commonly understood to be the underpinnings of democracy and good governance. To accomplish this aim, Chemonics offers a range of services, from e-government to building civil society’s capacity to serve as a watchdog. Underlying all of Chemonics’ approaches to democracy and governance is the understanding that different situations require different solutions, but all of its solutions promote common goals. It always seeks to ensure that its efforts foster a host-nation environment that respects individual liberty, guarantees transparent government institutions, and gives average individuals a real voice in their futures regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, familial origin, political affiliation, personal opinion, or economic status. Economic Growth and Trade Chemonics’ economic growth and trade practice excels at strengthening value chains, facilitating market linkages, improving the business enabling environment, and building public-private partnerships. It has developed an economic corridors approach that works at a transactional level to overcome bottlenecks in an individual firm’s ability to increase sales and meet market demand. It strives to expand access to finance and economic opportunities for micro, small, and medium enterprises by offering a comprehensive range of advisory services. Around the world, Chemonics and its partners have offered innovative solutions to improve association strengthening, land markets, and trade and investment. Its record in economic growth and trade boasts exceptional results in sales, jobs, investment, and financing, thereby promoting meaningful and lasting change in the lives of beneficiaries. Education and Youth Chemonics' education and youth practice focuses on improving people's lives by enhancing the quality of the education they receive and linking it practically to their futures. Using multi-sectoral approaches, it develops learning experiences that allow students to make informed decisions regarding schooling, employment, and community involvement. Through all of its educational activities, it seeks to support host-country efforts to increase the access to and quality of educational opportunities for children, youth, and young adults. Environment and Natural Resources Chemonics' environment and natural resources practice stresses the use of market-based incentives, enhanced management systems, and careful audit protocols to help enterprises reduce environmental and social impacts. It offers solutions in environmental services, natural resource management, and climate change by combining cross-cutting services such as trade facilitation, conformity assessment, governance, gender assessment, and finance. Its record in sustainable agribusinesses and forestry is complemented by its service offerings in water and coastal zone management and responsible tourism. Gender Because women and men often use different strategies to improve the economic and physical well-being of their families, businesses, and communities, Chemonics’ gender practice works to ensure that project activities are designed with an understanding of how and when gender-based differences may affect project impact. The practice provides tools and strategies that support its staff, clients, and partner institutions in analyzing gender-based differences that — unless recognized and mitigated — can negatively affect project outcomes. Above all, the practice strives to advance Chemonics’ efforts to improve gender equity and equality through its projects in the countries where it works. Health Its health practice applies experience and competencies from all other sectors to address global health challenges using integrated and multi-sectoral approaches. It creates innovative partnerships and techniques to improve primary health care systems; empower communities to improve their health status. It also develops efficient supply chains to deliver much-needed medical care that is both high-quality and affordable. It is committed to stewarding knowledge to local providers and organizations, and actively share creative solutions to health and development issues with the international health community through common forums. 3. John Snow Incorporate Founded: 1978 Headquarters: Boston, Massachusetts, United States President: Joel Lamstein Obligated USAID contract funding: $415,715,554
John Snow Incorporated is a consultancy firm specializing in public health management. With eight offices in the U.S. and 60 international offices, JSI has implemented projects in over 100 countries. Its range of services include health service planning and delivery, support for health care providers, health services research and evaluation, training and technical assistance, health information technology, health communication, as well as conference and event planning. John Snow, Inc., and its non-profit affiliate, JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc. (JSI) are named in honor of Dr. John Snow, the "father of modern epidemiology". Based in Boston, USA, with eight U.S. and 64 international office sites, JSI is dedicated to providing quality technical and managerial assistance to public health programs around the world. Established in 1978, JSI has successfully managed more than 1200 projects in 104 countries in Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Central Asia, Eastern Europe, Latin America, the Middle East, as well as the United States. JSI's staff is dedicated to improving the health of individuals and communities through public health projects in the United States and around the world. Our broad-based approach combines the expertise and innovative talents of more than 2000 staff with local partners to allow countries, communities, families, and individuals to develop their own skills and identify solutions that address their public health needs. John Snow, Inc., and its nonprofit affiliate JSI Research & Training Institute, Inc., are public health research and consulting firms dedicated to improving the health of individuals and communities throughout the world. JSI builds local capacity to address critical health problems, collaborating with local partners to assist countries, governments, communities, families, and individuals to develop their skills and identify solutions that meet their public health needs. Through management assistance, research and evaluation, education, and training, JSI works to enable agencies and health professionals to provide appropriate services in an effective and compassionate manner. For over 30 years, Boston-based JSI and its affiliates, including World Education, Inc. and and the Institute for Family Health in Russia, have provided high-quality technical and managerial assistance to public health programs worldwide. JSI has implemented projects in 104 countries, and currently operates from eight U.S. and 81 international offices, with more than 500 U.S.-based staff, and 1,500 host country national field-based staff. INTERNATIONAL HEALTH JSI's International Division is committed to promoting positive social and economic change to improve the quality of life for people around the world. We provide evidence-based management assistance and information and training designed to improve access to, quality, and equity of health systems worldwide. JSI focuses on multidiscipline and gender-sensitive approaches that empower countries, communities, families and individuals to advance their own skills and to create lasting solutions to their priority health and developmental needs. Collaboration is the only effective way to empower and assist a community or government to address public health challenges. We partner with donor agencies, local governments, private sector firms, nongovernmental organizations and private voluntary organizations to carry out long-term multinational and country-specific projects, as well as a wide variety of short-term projects. JSI has worked in 104 countries around the world. Currently, JSI manages projects in more than 60 countries. Expertise Internationally, JSI improves local capacities to provide and sustain health service through assistance in:
JSI has successfully worked in technical areas such as:
4. Tetra Tech, Inc Founded: 1966 Headquarters: Pasadena, California, United States Chairman, CEO, and President: Dan L. Batrack Obligated USAID contract funding: $359,240,310
Tetra Tech’s programs for international development cover a wide range of areas including agriculture, environment and sustainability, water, energy, governance and the rule of law, security and infrastructure. With 400 offices worldwide and a staff size reaching 16,000, Tetra Tech mainly provides practical research and technical services, as well as design, implementation and management services for programs and construction activities. The company currently has 13 subsidiaries including Management Systems International, which won USAID contracts amounting to $126,874,406 in fiscal 2015. Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting, engineering, program management, construction, and technical services, addressing the resource management and infrastructure markets. Our company supports both government and commercial clients by providing innovative solutions focused on water, transportation, energy, and the environment. With over 13,000 employees in over 330 offices across the globe, Tetra Tech’s capabilities encompass the full life cycle of solutions. Tetra Tech is committed to diversity and gender equality in all of its operations, both in the US and overseas. We strive to reflect these goals in our global mission and in our workforce. We encourage applications from women and underrepresented ethnic, racial, and cultural groups. Tetra Tech is proud to be an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer. Tetra Tech is a leading provider of consulting, engineering, and technical services worldwide. Our reputation rests on the technical expertise and dedication of our employees—16,000 people working together across disciplines and time zones to provide smart, sustainable solutions for challenging projects. We are proud to be home to leading technical experts in water, environment, infrastructure, resource management, energy, and international development. Tetra Tech combines the resources of a global, multibillion dollar company with local, client-focused delivery in 400 locations around the world. We offer competitive compensation and benefits and are searching for innovative people to join our teams. We are an equal opportunity employer: EOE AA/M/F/Vets/Disability. Capabilities
5. DAIFounded: 1970 Headquarters: Bethesda, Maryland, United States President and CEO: James Boomgard Obligated USAID contract funding: $272,429,308
A global consultancy, DAI implements projects across several regions including Asia-Pacific, Eastern Europe, Latin America, the Caribbean, Middle East and North Africa, and sub-Saharan Africa. With a staff size of almost 3,000, DAI’s work focuses on economic development, environment and sustainability, governance, ICT, global health, stability and business development. In late 2013, DAI took ownership of HTSPE, a global consultancy firm based in the U.K. Development Alternatives Inc. (DAI) is a private development company based in Bethesda, Maryland. In 2010, it received $382,491,550.13 of contract funding by USAID to deliver development services. DAI operates offices in Central and North America, Europe, Sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East, and South Asia. It has worked in 160 developing and transition countries in the areas of water and natural resources management, energy and climate change, governance and public sector management, private sector development and financial services, economics and trade, agriculture and agribusiness, crisis mitigation and stability operations, and HIV/AIDS and avian influenza control. 6. AECO Founded: 1990 Headquarters: Los Angeles, California, United States Chairman and Chief Executive Officer: Michael S. Burke Obligated USAID contract funding: $150,059,632
With a staff size of 2,000, AECOM carries out its international development initiatives in over 100 countries. Its areas of expertise include infrastructure development, agriculture and economic development, democracy, human rights and governance, social development, and disaster and crisis management. In late 2014, AECOM acquired URS Corp., an engineering firm based in San Francisco that focuses its development work in Asia and the Pacific region. AECOM International Development is a global economic and infrastructure development firm promoting higher living standards in emerging markets, through the provision of high-quality technical advisory services to governments and the private sector. AECOM is a member of the 32,000-strong AECOM family. This allows us to tap into a wide network of professional technical and management support service expertise. In return, we provide AECOM with fresh perspectives and opportunities in the area of international development. This partnership has expanded our project base while further improving the quality of our services. AECOM serves as the focal point for AECOM’s sustainable development services in the fast-growing emerging markets sector, providing support services to United States government agencies, multi- and bilateral donors, and private sector clients worldwide. AECOM currently has more than 400 professionals in 60 countries working in economic growth, environment and regional development, industrial and commercial area development, democracy and governance, humanitarian response and stabilization, and infrastructure and facilities. AECOM was formed by the combination of PADCO, a Washington, DC-based AECOM subsidiary, and TSG, an Arlington, Virginia, international development services firm. AECOM International Development offers clients a broad array of technical expertise and access to the global knowledge and local networks of AECOM’s worldwide operations of 32,000 employees and annual revenues in excess of $4.2 billion. AECOM will draw on global excellence in a wide range of business areas, including AECOM’s renowned environment, transportation, and engineering practices, and will continue to deliver the high-quality results that reflect the proud histories of both PADCO and TSG. Since AECOM (NYSE: ACM) first launched as an employee-owned company in 1990, we have become one of the largest and most respected providers of professional, technical and management support services in the world. Our markets include transportation, facilities, environmental, energy, water and government. Today we have approximately 51,000 employees serving clients in more than 100 countries. We are a recognized industry leader, ranked as the No. 1 design firm in The Top 500 Design Firms listing and consistently ranked No. 1 in key market sectors globally, according to Engineering News-Record’s The Top 500 Design Firms Sourcebook for 2010. AECOM’s global network of resources provides our clients with access to, and delivery of, our worldwide capabilities and professional expertise. Our vast array of services ranges from financing, strategizing and planning to procurement, design, construction management and operations. AECOM is integrated across its businesses and regions to best serve clients and enhance and sustain the world’s built, natural and social environments. A Fortune 500 company, AECOM has annual revenue in excess of US$6 billion. International Development At AECOM, we are committed to helping national governments and non-governmental organizations around the globe build a world that is safer, more secure, democratic and prosperous. Our mission is to support countries, communities and businesses to respond to the extraordinary challenges of today's interconnected and fast-paced international environment and take advantage of the unprecedented opportunities it presents. Our skilled teams deliver tailored initiatives that promote economic growth, sustain peace, strengthen democratic institutions, and improve the quality of life. From Africa to Latin America, from the Middle East to Southeast Asia, AECOM excels in enabling our partners achieve lasting results. Our core areas of expertise include: -Public Policy and Economic Institutions -Business Climate and Trade Competitiveness -Democracy and Governance -Humanitarian Response and Stabilization -Water, Environment and Energy -Industrial and Commercial Area Development The range of our projects is as diverse as the world they serve. In delivering international development assistance, AECOM draws on the global excellence of its wide range of capabilities, including our renowned environment, transportation, water and engineering practices. 7. Abt Associate Founded: 1965 Headquarters: Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States President and CEO: Kathleen L. Flanagan Obligated USAID contract funding: $143,578,474
Abt Associates currently works in nearly 50 countries doing research and program implementation. Its focus areas include education, environment and climate change, food security and agriculture, health, community development, income security and workforce development. Its subsidiaries include Abt JTA, a consulting firm focusing on health and social development in Australia and Asia-Pacific, and Abt SRBI, a research and strategy organization that delivers policy and opinion surveys in various sectors including health, education and workforce development, finance, transportation and utilities. Abt Associates is a mission-driven, global leader in research and program implementation in the fields of health, social and environmental policy, and international development. Founded in Cambridge, Massachusetts in 1965, Abt Associates was built on the concept that sound information and empirical analysis are the best foundations for effective decision making. The firm blends the subject matter expertise of our staff with technical capabilities in applied research, program implementation, and data collection to shape policy, strengthen systems, measure performance, and deliver other solutions to our public and private sector clients. Examples of Abt Associates’ work include nationally recognized research, evaluation, and technical assistance to improve the efficiency of healthcare systems, the effectiveness of government housing programs, the production of food, and the measurement of public opinion. Abt’s staff of more than 2000 includes national and international experts who are known for their understanding of communities and governments worldwide, innovative research techniques, and insightful—and often groundbreaking—analyses and recommendations. Approximately 51 percent of our staff has graduate degrees; one in six has a doctorate. Our staff’s educational and professional disciplines include economics, engineering, environmental analysis, epidemiology, food security, health, housing, international development, psychology, social science, statistics, and survey methodology. Abt’s research staff is experienced with prominent statistical software packages, including SPSS, SAS, and STATA, along with qualitative software such as NVIVO and Atlas. In 2011, Abt Associates was ranked among the top 20 global research firms and one of the top 40 development innovators. Abt has offices in Atlanta, Ga.; Bethesda, Md.; Cambridge, Mass.; Chicago, Ill.; Durham, N.C.; and New York City and program offices in nearly 40 countries in Africa, Central and Southeast Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean, and the Middle East and North Africa. www.abtassociates.com Founded in Cambridge, Massachusetts in 1965, Abt Associates was built on the concept that sound information and empirical analysis are the best foundations for effective decision making. The firm blends the subject matter expertise of our staff with technical capabilities in applied research, program implementation, and data collection to shape policy, strengthen systems, measure performance, and deliver other solutions to our public and private sector clients. Examples of Abt Associates’ work include nationally recognized research, evaluation, and technical assistance to improve the efficiency of healthcare systems, the effectiveness of government housing programs, the production of food, and the measurement of public opinion. Abt’s staff of more than 2000 includes national and international experts who are known for their understanding of communities and governments worldwide, innovative research techniques, and insightful—and often groundbreaking—analyses and recommendations. Approximately 51 percent of our staff has graduate degrees; one in six has a doctorate. Our staff’s educational and professional disciplines include economics, engineering, environmental analysis, epidemiology, food security, health, housing, international development, psychology, social science, statistics, and survey methodology. Abt’s research staff is experienced with prominent statistical software packages, including SPSS, SAS, and STATA, along with qualitative software such as NVIVO and Atlas. Known for its rigorous approach to solving complex challenges, Abt Associates is regularly ranked as one of the top 20 global research firms and one of the top 40 international development innovators. The company has multiple offices in the U.S. and program offices in more than 40 countries in Africa, Central and Southeast Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean, and the Middle East and North Africa. Abt JTA is an international health and social sector consulting firm operating in Australia and the Asia-Pacific region for clients in the international development sector and extractive industries. The company provides a comprehensive range of services from policy development to service delivery in the public and private sectors to contribute to long-term benefits for clients and communities. Headquartered in Brisbane, Australia, Abt JTA operates as a wholly owned subsidiary of Abt Associates. In 2011, Abt Associates was ranked among the top 20 global research firms and one of the top 40 development innovators. Abt has offices in Atlanta, Ga.; Bethesda, Md.; Cambridge, Mass.; Chicago, Ill.; Durham, N.C.; and New York City and program offices in nearly 40 countries in Africa, Central and Southeast Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean, and the Middle East and North Africa. INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT Abt Associates has had an active global program since our earliest days. We have completed projects in more than 100 countries, helping developing countries to enhance their agriculture, open doors to export opportunities, and to advance international health by improving health systems, service delivery, and financing. Our clients range from government agencies and multilateral financial institutions to multinational corporations and trade associations seeking to open new markets. The international development sectors served by Abt Associates include agriculture, economic development, the environment, health (including health finance, health policy, health systems management, HIV/AIDS, and international health), privatization, and urban development. Our experience in the U.S. public and private sectors serves us well in countries that are just beginning to create this distinction. We understand the demands of privatization, the expectations of investors, and the value of open markets. But we also understand the economic, social, and environmental risks, the potential for retrenchment, and the need to balance the conflicting mandates of efficiency and equity. Our understanding is based on direct, first-hand experience. Rather than extensively subcontracting to freelance consultants, we maintain a large permanent staff devoted exclusively to international projects, a team that handles all aspects of our international relationships. In addition, we understand the importance of local knowledge and use local consulting expertise on a full partnership basis whenever possible. International Economic Growth Abt Associates provides technical assistance services to facilitate diverse and robust growth in the economies of developing, transitioning, and post-conflict countries — enabling them to become productive participants in the global economy. Our work helps to develop competitive enterprises, improve financial services, enhance workforce capabilities, and create public governance and enabling environments — alleviating poverty and improving the lives of individuals while supporting broader social and political stability in host countries. Our expert professionals focus on the key areas of agriculture, environment and water management, institutional and governance development, enterprise development, finance, investment, and trade promotion. In addressing diverse issues involved in climate change, Abt Associates draws upon its recognized experts to integrate climate change considerations, human health, ecosystem protection, and agricultural growth into local, regional, or national plans. In the past two decades, Abt has built fresh approaches to adaptation and mitigation and supported development of strong institutions for low emissions planning. International Health Abt Associates brings comprehensive, innovative solutions to strengthen the world's health systems and improve the lives of the populations they serve. Our knowledge of health systems, health financing, service delivery, and infectious diseases — coupled with our experience in policy, regulatory reform, private-public partnerships, and capacity development — has been developed and refined over the past several decades. We continue to work with governments and communities to build equitable and efficient health systems that provide appropriate and high quality services and better respond to the needs and preferences of consumers. Our staff has significant experience in all aspects and at all levels of healthcare research, management, and delivery. Abt Associates' core public health expertise is complemented by health economists, policy specialists, information systems technicians, and communications experts. We employ an interdisciplinary approach to synthesize tools and strategies that address the specific requirements and goals of the host country. We also tailor our assistance to reflect community profiles and cultural considerations. 8. RTI International Founded: 1958 Headquarters: Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, United States President and CEO: E. Wayne Holden Obligated USAID contract funding: $106,177,372
RTI International is a nonprofit, independent research institute working in over 75 countries with a staff size reaching 4,000. In international development, RTI uses its research capabilities to design programs and provide advisory and training services in areas of global health, education, governance, and workforce and economic development. RTI International is one of the world’s leading research institutes, dedicated to improving the human condition by turning knowledge into practice. Our staff of more than 2,800 provides research and technical services to governments and businesses in more than 40 countries in the areas of health and pharmaceuticals, education and training, surveys and statistics, advanced technology, international development, economic and social policy, energy and the environment, and laboratory testing and chemical analysis. RTI's experts in international development are dedicated to improving the human condition in developing countries. With more than 1200 international development staff members based around the world, RTI offers a range of policy support, applied research and analysis, and other technical expertise in strategic planning, institutional development, performance management, information systems, and training. RTI has overseas corporate offices in El Salvador, United Kingdon, Indonesia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Our clients include the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), Asian Development Bank, World Bank, Inter-American Development Bank, and several agencies of the United Nations, as well as foundations and other regional and international organizations. RTI delivers advisory and training services at the national, subnational, and local government levels, emphasizing institutional development through the transfer of analytical tools and methods. We often work in multidisciplinary teams that cut across traditional sector boundaries. More information: www.rti.org Growing from a handful of scientists in central North Carolina in 1959 to a staff of more than 3700 in more than 75 countries today, RTI is now one of the world’s leading independent, nonprofit research and development organizations. Their activities both mirror and support national priorities and policies as well as diverse commercial, industrial, and academic endeavors. For instance, as public and government interest in environmental protection grew in the 1960s, so did related programs at RTI, building on our expertise in statistical, physical, and life sciences. As their mission affirms, they are dedicated to improving the human condition by turning knowledge into practice through cutting-edge study and analysis in health and pharmaceuticals, education and training, surveys and statistics, advanced technology, international development, economic and social policy, energy and the environment, and laboratory and chemistry services. They are proud of their scientific stature and our reputation for innovation. By continuing to conduct impartial, reliable, multidisciplinary research and by helping to develop and broker new technologies for our clients, they seek to be the world's preferred resource for turning knowledge into practice. International Development Their experts in international development are dedicated to improving the human condition in developing countries. With more than 200 international development staff members based around the world, they deliver advisory and training services at the national, sub-national, and local government levels, providing institutional development through the transfer of analytical tools and methods. They often work in multidisciplinary teams that cut across traditional sector boundaries. Their clients include the United States Agency for International Development, Asian Development Bank, World Bank, Inter-American Development Bank, and several agencies of the United Nations, as well as foundations and other regional and international organizations. Expertise An independent, nonprofit organization, RTI engages in research and development with the goal of improving the human condition. We work with clients in government, industry, academia, and public service throughout the United States and abroad. Representing a diverse set of technical and scientific capabilities, our staff pursue comprehensive, multidisciplinary research activities in the following major areas of study: Health Research Innovative services that encompass public health policy, economics, outcomes, behaviors, epidemiology, genetics, and infectious diseases Drug Discovery and Development All facets of drug discovery and development, from synthesis and design to toxicology and metabolic analysis to comprehensive clinical trial and drug assessment services Education and Training Research Education program studies and evaluations in the U.S. and other countries as well as innovative education and training solutions Survey Research and Services Comprehensive survey services, including instrument design and development, data collection, and data management Statistics Research All facets of quantitative and qualitative statistical analysis International Development Public health, education, governance and management, urban development, environmental resource management, and public finance and economic growth assistance for developing and democratizing countries Economic and Social Research Research that examines technology, agriculture, judicial, and other social and economic policies in the U.S. to inform political discourse and influence decision makers Advanced Technology Research and Development Development and engineering of innovative technologies for practical application; intellectual asset management services for the global market Energy Research Research and development of technologies for the production and use of clean fuels Environmental Research Services Environmental standards research, development, and evaluation as well as scientific, technical, and policy analysis of environmental issues Laboratory and Chemistry Services Laboratory-based research and services in analytical chemistry, forensic science, environmental toxicology, testing and analysis, quality standards, and lab certification 9. Engility Founded: 2012 Headquarters: Chantilly, Virginia, United States Chief Executive Officer: Lynn A. Dugle Obligated USAID contract funding: $82,466,915
In international development, Engility mainly works in areas of agriculture, energy, water, environment, disaster preparedness and relief, and transition and stability. Across all its programs, the organization incorporates measures to build climate-resilience, increase learning and capacity through training and innovative technology, and strengthen local civic organizations. Engility became an independent organization after branching out of L-3 Communications in 2012. International Resources Group (IRG) is an international professional services firm headquartered in Washington, DC. IRG focuses on providing practical solutions to complex, mission-critical problems for public and private sector clients worldwide. Since 1978, IRG has completed more than 600 contracts in 120 countries. IRG delivers high-quality, cost-effective services that promote positive economic growth and institutional and social change. IRG?s state-of-the-art services help governments, industry, institutions, and communities understand and better manage resource options and to capitalize on new resource-driven opportunities. This includes development of human, physical, environmental, and financial resources. Our professional staff includes world-renowned specialists who have pioneered analytical techniques employed in their fields. Our ability to provide management, economic, and technical advice is enhanced by the diversity, cross-cultural experience, foreign language skills, and management capabilities of these experts, working from 20 offices around the world. Engility Corporation is a leading provider of specialized technical services to the U.S. Government. International Resources Group (IRG), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Engility Corporation, is committed to delivering sustainable, innovative solutions to the developing world’s most complex problems. Building onIRG’s three-plus decade legacy of success and innovation, Engility delivers innovative, breakthrough solutions in key development sectors – Agriculture and Food Security, Energy, Environment and Water, Disaster Preparedness and Assistance, and Transition and Stability. Engility implements projects in its core focus areas through a cross-cutting application of solutions in Global Climate Change, Capacity Building and Learning, and Policy and Governance. Through IRG, Engility has managed more than 850 contracts in international development in 140 countries since 1978. Engility’s experience includes small, focused tasks and large, multi-country projects, including complex regional projects in Asia, Africa, Eastern Europe, and Latin America and the Caribbean. Engility ensures that projects are implemented with superior technical competency and in the most efficient and cost-effective manner possible. We partner with local governments, the private sector, communities, and civil societies to deliver scalable and sustainable impact across the development field. We offer high quality and cost-effective management capability, technical expertise, and more than 35 years of experience worldwide. 10. PAE Founded: 1955 Headquarters: Arlington, Virginia, United States Chief Executive Officer: John Heller Obligated USAID contract funding: $75,147,354
Apart from USAID, PAE works with various U.S. government agencies in areas of aviation, capacity building and stabilization, infrastructure, logistics, information management and security. PAE has presence in over 60 countries and commands a workforce of 15,000 individuals. Earlier this year, PAE was acquired by Platinum Equity. Headquartered in Arlington, Va., PAE is a global company providing smart power solutions for missions in governance and institutional development, stability operations, infrastructure operations and maintenance, and expeditionary construction. Headquartered in Arlington, Va., PAE is a global company providing smart power solutions for missions in governance and institutional development, stability operations, infrastructure operations and maintenance, and expeditionary construction. CAPABILITIES & OPERATIONS EXPEDITIONARY CONSTRUCTION & LOGISTICS Constructing air hangars in India and peace camps in Darfur. Delivering construction equipment to Juba during rainy season and transporting potable water to Haiti after an earthquake. With PAE’s global supply chain and international workforce, we have the resources and the know-how to get the job done and within our customer’s timeframe. GLOBAL OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE Supplying independent power and water systems – as well as 23-hour food service and berthing - for a U.S. military base in the Horn of Africa. Providing full-scale facility maintenance, from washing windows to repairing elevators, in U.S. Embassies across Asia. PAE has provided facilities operations and maintenance services since 1955 to a diverse set of U.S. government and international customers. TRAINING & CAPACITY BUILDING Mentoring the Haitian National Police and Armed Forces of Liberia. Training prison guards to identify contraband and establishing literacy programs for prisoners. PAE operates in many countries where conflict or corruption has damaged the civil infrastructure, leaving the local government without the resources to rebuild or to protect the rights of its citizens. On behalf of the United States, PAE trains the civil institutions of foreign governments to operate with efficiency, effectiveness and, most importantly, accountability; and to better deliver the benefits that its citizens deserve. FOREIGN ASSISTANCE & GLOBAL STABILITY Deploying qualified rule of law experts and election monitors to post-conflict regions. Providing airfield support for peacekeeping missions throughout the Democratic Republic of Congo. With access into Lockheed Martin resources, the world’s largest global security company, PAE is committed to providing support services that foster peace and stability around the globe. 11. FHI 360 |
AuthorDAJK GROUP is the place where investors, business owners and entrepreneurs can research and find useful information, insight, resources, advice, guidance and inspiration for acquiring funds for their project, acquisition for their net lease commercial real estate, increasing their assets and running their profitable business. Archives
July 2023
Categories |