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Rice Smallholder farmers getting access to markets The project will provide opportunities for rice smallholder farmers to commercialise their farming systems.  Obstacles between markets can be removed, and all actors in the value chain become involved in systemic market changes.    Farmers voices will be heard in decision making circles, the project will support the farmers to influence policies.  Farmer associations and business hubs will be used to improve farmer's position in the market.  Women will be supported to have stronger stances and capacities in the market.    The irrigation component will increase their access water year around, allowing for improved farming practices.
Economic Justice Programme Coordination and Management Tanzanian small -holder farmers, with women as the new role models for agricultural development, will become resilient, overcome poverty and respond to the challenges of climate change through sustainable and innovative systems of food production, improved market access and income security, as well as more access to and efficient use of water and land.
Extension -Food Security for Tanzanian Farmers Tanzanian small -holder farmers, with women as the new role models for agricultural development, will become resilient, overcome poverty and respond to the challenges of climate change through sustainable and innovative systems of food production, improved market access and income security, as well as more access to and efficient use of water and land.
Governance and Innovation for Strengthening the Sisal and Rice value Chains • Facilitate formation of formal and informal sisal farmers networks from district and regional level in 6 districts  • Provide strategic linkage of farmers market association to local and national value chain actors including private sector. • Support small holders initiatives to control and own land productive resources including land legal title deeds, input and water for irrigation, • Develop mechanism in collaboration with district stakeholders to support small holders farmers resilient to climate change and inclusion of farmers demand in district plan • Conduct action research to identify user friendly technology ,service providers and scalable approached in improving efficiency in sisal and rice value chain • Promote small holders enterprise and  entrepreneurship skill to youth and women farmers • Conduct study on how FDI  can leverage resource  towards investment in small scale agriculture
Emergency Nutrition Programme by Humanitarian Coalition This humanitarian program is proposing to both assist the population with emergency intervention in acute nutrition crisis and address consequences of nutrition crisis in areas identified by the Consortium where a multi-year approach could improve the nutrition and health status of children under the age of five as well as pregnant and lactating women.
UNFPA Tajikistan Humanitarian action activities UNFPA Tajikistan Humanitarian action activities UNFPA Tajikistan Humanitarian action activities
UNFPA Tajikistan Quality of care and services activities UNFPA Tajikistan Quality of care and services activities UNFPA Tajikistan Quality of care and services activities
UNFPA Tajikistan Expanded partnerships for impact activities UNFPA Tajikistan Expanded partnerships for impact activities UNFPA Tajikistan Expanded partnerships for impact activities
UNFPA Tajikistan Gender and social norms activities UNFPA Tajikistan Gender and social norms activities UNFPA Tajikistan Gender and social norms activities
UNFPA Tajikistan Improved programming for results activities UNFPA Tajikistan Improved programming for results activities UNFPA Tajikistan Improved programming for results activities
UNFPA Tajikistan Adolescents and youth activities UNFPA Tajikistan Adolescents and youth activities UNFPA Tajikistan Adolescents and youth activities
UNFPA Tajikistan Population change and data activities UNFPA Tajikistan Population change and data activities UNFPA Tajikistan Population change and data activities
UNFPA Tajikistan Policy and accountability activities UNFPA Tajikistan Policy and accountability activities UNFPA Tajikistan Policy and accountability activities
U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA): Oceans Service Program U.S. Department of Commerce, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA): Coral reef conservation and/or research through University of Queensland.
SRB SO 2.1 CITIZEN PARTICIPATION Increased, Better Informed Citizens' Participation in Political and Economic Decision Making
Evaluation of the Serbia Good Governance Matrix Evaluation of the Serbia Good Governance Matrix
RECONCILIATION THROUGH THE ACTIVATION OF LOCAL LEADERS OF YOUTH (RALLY) PROGRAM under the reconciliation through the activation of local leaders of youth (rally) program, the international republican institute (iri) seeks to foster interethnic and cross-border reconciliation among youth from bosnia and herzegovina (bih), kosovo, and serbia through an innovative series of activities.
Increase Participation and Engagement of Citizens Increase Participation and Engagement of Citizens
Competitiveness Project Technical assistance to: a) generate rapid, sustained, and broad-based economic growth in Serbia, b) substantially increase the productivity, competitiveness, and growth of private enterprises in high potential sectors; and c) substantially improve the business enabling environment through policy and institutional development within the high potential sectors.
Economic Impact of Women Entrepreneurs to Sustainable Growth Increase the Economic Impact of Women Entrepreneurs to Sustainable Growth in Serbia.
Venture an Idea Activity (Serbia):  USAID's Venture an Idea Activity focuses on building the entrepreneurial mindset of younger generations and accelerating Serbia's innovation-driven development. There have been important developments both in terms of Serbian government reforms to spur on innovation but also increased investment from the private sector. However, success stories of Serbia's innovative businesses in the global context remain outliers. This activity looks at younger generations to increase the number of entrepreneurs and/or startup founders. The activity has four main objectives: 1) to embed and develop an entrepreneurial mindset in younger generations to start their own businesses, develop technology and build innovative business models; 2) to pilot/demonstrate co-creation of innovative products and services in order to increase their commercialization and boost creativity within targeted groups; 3) to support selected startups to increase their global reach; and 4) to improve connections between business and academia. This activity supports the USG's priority to grow economic opportunities and prosperity. It supports ICS Mission Objective 2.1 "Broad-Based, Inclusive, and Sustainable Economic Growth Accelerated, Including Through Improved Access to U.S. and European Finance and an Improved Ecosystem for the Knowledge-Based Economy." In line with USAID's pre-obligation requirement standards, the Mission verifies that all assistance activities do not have an adverse economic effect on the United States.
Fiscal policy Encourage and help countries to apply sustainable and efficient fiscal policies, which consist of establishing revenue and expenditure structures and develop management techniques that allow a government to manage the economy through the expansion and contraction of government spending. All support for fiscal policy should be decentralized to the appropriate level of government, and seek to eliminate the potential for corruption. Objectives for Serbia: The Support to Regulation of Para-fiscal Charges project is a two-year, $372,800 initiative to inventory, monitor, and reduce Serbia's para-fiscal charges.
Justice for All Activity The activity improves citizen understanding of and access to the justice system. It utilizes a people-centered justice approach to make the institutions, services, and actors that comprise the justice system more user-friendly, problem-solving, and data-driven. The activity also focuses especially on legal services for survivors of gender-based violence. Additionally, the activity improves court and related services, in terms of quality and efficiency, and identifies obstacles to access, for both users and providers.  Finally, the activity will improve coordination processes among stakeholders to ensure equal justice to all. It supports JRS Goal 4 Uphold Western Democratic Principles and Institutions, Objective 4.1 Strengthen respect for rule of law...; the Embassy ICS Mission Objective 1.2 Accountability of Essential Democratic Institutions Strengthened; and 100% of funding goes toward CAATSA Goal 2 Rule of Law.
Serbia National Agribusiness Activity USAIDs Agribusiness Project is a five-year economic development project aimed at increasing the competitiveness of Serbias agribusiness industry, as measured by increased sales and jobs of assisted companies. The project works in six agricultural sub-sectors: (1) berry fruits; (2) dairy products; (3) herbs & mushrooms; (4) livestock & meat; (5) tree fruits; (6) vegetables. The projects activities are divided into two main components: Increasing Efficiency & Competitiveness and Improving the Enabling Environment for Serbian Agribusinesses.
Economic Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities in Serbia The Advancing Equity and Equality of Marginalized Groups Activity in Serbia focused on Economic Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities. The purpose of this activity is to support various economic empowerment initiatives for marginalized communities to help advance Serbias inclusive and sustainable development.
Civil Society Resilience Activity (Serbia):  Serbia has a large and vibrant civil society (with approximately 30,000 civil society organizations (CSOs)) that has played a crucial role in democratic development over the last two decades. Nonetheless, civic space in Serbia is steadily deteriorating. CSOs face internal (capacities/abilities) and external (shrinking space) challenges that reduce their effectiveness and threaten their sustainability. USAID's Civil Society Resilience Strengthening activity addresses the fragmentation of the sector, which weakens its sustainability, by building the resiliency of civic actors at the individual, organizational and sectoral levels. It will support: (i) civil society organizations' ability to respond to shrinking civic space and (ii) the enabling environment for informed citizen participation in democratic processes. Efforts will also improve the ability of civic actors to adapt swiftly and purposefully to quickly changing external conditions, to prepare and respond effectively. This activity supports the USG's priority to renew and champion democracy and human rights and the Embassy ICS Mission Objective 1.2 "Serbia Makes Progress on EU Accession by Implementing the EU Action Plans and Strengthening Democratic Institutions." All funding supports CAATSA Goal 5.
Rule of Law Project in Serbia Advancing the rule of law and justice sector reform are top U.S. priorities that are critical to Serbia's democratic and economic development and its aspirations to join the EU. Through technical assistance and the direct or indirect provision of equipment, the activity will support Serbia's development of a new National Judicial Reform Strategy, which will serve as a roadmap for reforms required for EU integration. It will help implement select elements of the new strategy. Assistance will foster the timely and efficient enforcement of judgement and increase the operational efficiency of the State Attorney's Office-both of which are obstacles to strengthening the rule of law in Serbia. Objectives for Serbia: The USAID Rule of Law (ROL) project is a four-year, $9.8 million project supporting justice sector reforms that enhance the timely delivery of justice for Serbian citizens. The project works with the courts, public enforcement agents and the State Attorney’s Office to increase judicial efficiency, transparency and access to justice. In addition, the project supports a range of initiatives to improve court operations, reduce delays in court proceedings and increase public confidence in the work of the courts. This includes: greater utilization of E-justice tools; more efficient delivery of court documents to reduce trial delays; streamlined court administration; and supporting the work and career path of judicial assistants.
Evaluating the Impact of Economic Growth Programming in Serbia impact evaluation of the sme development activity serbias economy has a high potential for sustained growth, and small and medium enterprises (smes) could be the key to that progress. however, recent trends show that serbias productivity is currently only about half of that of the u.s., germany, and other western economies. past economic growth programs in serbia have delivered results but without a rigorous evaluation, it is challenging to understand which interventions are most effective..
SRB SO 1.3 PRIVATE ENTERPRISE GROWTH Accelerated Development and Growth of Private Enterprise
Private Sector Development Project The PSD project is strengthening private sector firms in 12 municipalities in the economically devastated regions of South and Southwest Serbia. The project is being implemented by the National Agency for Regional Development (NARD)through its network of Regional Development Agencies (RDAs)to help growth-oriented companies and business clusters increase sales and exports and create jobs. This is the first Government-to-Government activity signed by USAID Serbia. Objectives for Serbia: Through PSD, USAID provides DAS and the RDAs assistance that improves their program management, monitoring and evaluation, and market assessment capabilities. This in turn allows DAS and the RDAs to support private sector development by working with businesses in high-potential sectors, helping the businesses to: Understand and serve local/regional markets better; Improve the quality of existing and traditional products, as well as develop new ones; Lower their cost of production; Broaden the network of suppliers, increasing the profitability and size of their operations.
Serbian Economic Growth Activity The broad objectives: accelerate ongoing economic reform processes; strengthen the supervisory oversight and risk management capacity of the entire financial sector in Serbia; upgrade the human resource and technological capacity of all relevant counterparts, including government institutions and local economic research institutions; improve the government's ability to communicate competently and openly; provide limited assistance to the government with aspects of the restructuring of state- and socially-owned companies; promote fiscal decentralization through close coperation with USAID implementing partner under MEGA activity.
Media Innovation Activity USAID's Media Innovation Activity supports independent media development in Serbia, with emphasis on increased public access to relevant and accurate information; increased competitiveness of Serbian independent media and information industry stakeholders; improved access to investment capital and development finance; and application of cutting-edge technological solutions. The activity works with a wide range of stakeholders, including but not limited to professional media, digital entrepreneurs and services providers, financial sector, and others that are critical for public access to accurate information. To counter malign foreign influences and disinformation campaigns, programs will seek to ensure the long-term sustainability of the independent media as technology rapidly evolves (e.g. Internet of Things and 5G) to gain a competitive edge. The activity will facilitate the establishment of a stand-alone investment fund (a self-sustaining entity with the participation of other donors and/or private capital) to provide sustainable, long-term investment for professional independent media and other participants in the media and information sector who are critical for public access to accurate information. The activity will also work to improve the ability of citizens to discern good information from disinformation. This activity supports the USG's priority to renew and champion democracy and human rights and the Embassy ICS Mission Objective 1.2 Accountability of Essential Democratic Institutions Strengthened; and 100% of funding goes toward CAATSA Goal 5.
Media Initiatives and Partnerships Support Program The goal of MIPS is to assist Serbian citizens to navigate a complex media and information landscape in order to effectively participate in modern economic and democratic life. MIPS address the USAID/Serbia Mission Development Objective I, "Accountability of Key Democratic Institutions Strengthened" of the USAID/Serbia CDCS. It specifically accomplishes this by supporting Intermediate Result IR 1.1 Government Institutions More Responsive to Citizens, and Sub-JR 1.1.3 "Media Independence and Professionalism Improved."
Emergency Health Assistance The development challenges this project addresses relate to limited financial and operative means of the Republic of Serbia for COVID-19 prevention and control, including for undertaking a massive immunization process in as short a timespan as possible, in order to secure herd immunity against the COVID-19 pandemic. This is a challenge practically all countries in the world are facing now, attempting to secure means to put in place ad hoc measures, going beyond typical strategies, to protect their citizens from the spread of COVID-19 and organize and implement a massive immunization process. Reaching herd immunity means an end to the pandemic, saving of lives and preservation of health, revival of economies, return to educational, cultural, sports and other social activities. Countries, including the Republic of Serbia, are in a race against time, investing into stronger health systems, preventive measures and vaccination of their population.
Political Process Activity (Serbia):  USAID's political process program addresses the decreasing level of political pluralism in Serbia. The activity seeks to improve: electoral integrity; the ability of political actors to effectively engage citizens and espouse policy-oriented views; and consequential citizen participation that allows for meaningful dialogue with political parties and government. The activity continues to work with established political parties, but is also expanding work with civic movements, new politicians, and individual actors (with an emphasis on women and youth) to improve organizational capacity, deepen understanding of citizen expectations, broaden their outreach, and improve communications. Areas of interest also include electoral reform, with an emphasis on the preparations for the upcoming local elections in 2024. The activity is also deepening engagement at the local level to help party branches improve connections to citizens and advocate for their needs. This activity supports the USG's priority to renew and champion democracy and human rights and Embassy ICS Mission Objective 1.2 "Serbia Makes Progress on EU Accession by Implementing the EU Action Plans and Strengthening Democratic Institutions" and 100% of funding goes toward CAATSA Goal 4 "Political Processes."
Civic Action for Accountability (Serbia):  The Activity reinforces collective action to increase government accountability and decrease corruption by supporting citizen-driven activities to grow and strengthen a country-wide network of civil society organizations, grassroots organizations, activists, and journalists who advocate for effective anti-corruption measures and greater government accountability. Through bolstering  citizen-driven  demand  for  accountable and responsive  government  institutions, thus  enabling democratic environment  where citizens feel empowered and have the confidence to influence public decision-making, the project will accomplish the following: 1) To  empower  local  agents  of  change  (CSOs,  active  citizens,  grassroots,  journalists) in raising demand for effective implementation of anti-corruption measures and greater government accountability, and 2) To restore citizens' trust in the effectiveness of civic engagement. Additionally as Objective 3, the Activity includes citizen driven anti-corruption efforts in the election process through which support has been granted to long-standing domestic and grassroot efforts to combat corrupt electoral practices and improve the transparency and integrity of the electoral process by supporting citizen oversight of the election process, thus increasing Serbia's commitment to democratic values.
Competitiveness Systems Strengthening The EU's accession requirements include the Copenhagen Criteria, which require countries to have market-oriented economies that can withstand competition. Supporting Serbia's EU accession effort is a U.S. policy priority in Serbia and the Balkans. Through technical assistance and the direct or indirect provision of equipment, this USAID activity will help Serbia integrate with European markets by assisting the food processing sector to invest, upgrade and collaborate to meet EU market demands. Working with fruit and vegetable processing firms and associations and the public sector, the activity will develop value chain capacities and facilitate partnerships among system actors, leveraging advances to improve productivity and competitiveness. Assistance will support Serbian small and medium enterprises (SMEs) within the sector to upgrade and become more competitive in local, regional, and international markets. Additionally, the activity will address access-to-credit constraints that limit SME growth in Serbia's promising food processing industry.
Big Small Businesses Activity (Serbia):  SMEs play a significant role in driving Serbia's economy, but face challenges in growing further and meeting EU standards. USAID's Big Small Businesses Activity will: (a) improve productivity and profitability of SMEs through enhanced management and modernization; (b) expand SME exports through improved market alignment and adaptations; and (c) increase SMEs utilization of financing instruments. The activity will focus in sectors that present export market opportunity and the potential for inclusive growth in underdeveloped regions of the country. Those sectors are agriculture and food and equipment and machinery, with cross-sectoral programming on digital development, green growth, and human capacity development to increase opportunities for women and youth. The activity will help Serbian SMEs align with the EU, US, and other higher-value markets. In doing so, it will seek to incorporate best practices, models, and technology from developed countries, such as the US, including seeking opportunities for collaboration among educational institutions. This activity supports the USG's priorities to grow economic opportunities and prosperity and champion equity and inclusion. It supports ICS Mission Objective 2.1 "Broad-Based, Inclusive, and Sustainable Economic Growth Accelerated."
Strengthen Citizen Groups This activity will strengthen new and established formal and informal local citizen groups and their efforts to engage other groups and citizens in their efforts to support positive change in their communities.