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USAID Diaspora Invest (Bosnia and Herzegovina):  . .(U) USAID's Diaspora Invest project will continue to help create job opportunities for BiH citizens by catalyzing diaspora investment in BiH. USAID will expand diaspora direct investment by providing grants and technical assistance to eligible early-stage small and medium-sized enterprises and start-ups. The project will also provide diaspora investors with business services through the one-stop shop, the Diaspora Business Center, and an online diaspora business network. (U) Support will range from general investment facilitation services to technical and industry-specific support, ranging from short-term assistance (with, say, business registration or investment facilitation) to medium and long-term goals (like improving overall business performance). (U) The project will look to partner with other local communities to co-organize and support diaspora business events as part of the ongoing efforts to strengthen the Diaspora Business Center's presence throughout the country. The project will also partner with BiH, Federation of BiH, and Brcko District authorities to support implementation of two diaspora strategies previously developed and adopted with USAID's technical assistance Objectives for Bosnia and Herzegovina: The project is expected to result in: Integration of BiH diaspora in development planning and policy implementation at all levels of government; At least 140 diaspora firms will graduate from the program, which translates into at least 250 jobs created and direct investment of $2 million through the Business Plan Competition; Increased diaspora investment by $20 million by the end of project; Increased diaspora knowledge transfer; and More cohesive diaspora business networks and continued diapora investment support through the diaspora one-stop shop and an online BiH diaspora map.
Private donations (through UNF) provides the fund to Niger (RhPF-WCA) (2022) Private donations (through UNF) provides the fund to Niger (RhPF-WCA) (2022)
Ireland provides the fund to Niger (RhPF-WCA) (2022) Ireland provides the fund to Niger (RhPF-WCA) (2022)
Switzerland provides the fund to Niger (RhPF-WCA) (2022) Switzerland provides the fund to Niger (RhPF-WCA) (2022)
Canada provides the fund to Niger (RhPF-WCA) (2022) Canada provides the fund to Niger (RhPF-WCA) (2022)
Iceland provides the fund to Niger (RhPF-WCA) (2022) Iceland provides the fund to Niger (RhPF-WCA) (2022)
Germany provides the fund to Niger (RhPF-WCA) (2022) Germany provides the fund to Niger (RhPF-WCA) (2022)
Korea, Republic of provides the fund to Niger (RhPF-WCA) (2022) Korea, Republic of provides the fund to Niger (RhPF-WCA) (2022)
France provides the fund to Niger (RhPF-WCA) (2022) France provides the fund to Niger (RhPF-WCA) (2022)
Norway provides the fund to Niger (RhPF-WCA) (2022) Norway provides the fund to Niger (RhPF-WCA) (2022)
Youth Electronic Transfers (YET) activity Youth Electronic Transfers (YET) activity is an innovative and cost effective approach to provide technical assistance using digital grants to Moroccan Youth.
Morocco Biodiversity and Tropical Forestry Assessment (Morocco 118/119 Assessment) Morocco Biodiversity and Tropical Forestry Assessment (Morocco 118/119 Assessment)
Community-Oriented Policing Activity (Morocco):  .The Community-Oriented Policing Activity (COP) was designed to address a youth grievance identified during another CVE program (Forsaty) - that youth feel insecure in their communities and want the police to be more present and proactive.  This three-year activity seeks to build mutual trust between citizens, local police and community leaders, to improve community-oriented policing and citizen-focused security.  COP will continue to build the capacity of local communities, police, and local government in Tangier and Tetouan to collaboratively identify and address issues of safety, security, and livability, and enhance neighborhood security.The COP activity was initially designed in close collaboration with International Narcotics and Law Enforcement (INL).  Monthly inter-agency meetings between USAID and INL are held for the purpose of updates, exchange of experiences and to strengthen the joint collaborative efforts with the Moroccan Police at the national and regional levels..
Rebuilding Our Homes instill in largely at-risk current residents of the former historical jewish mellahs a sense of identity pride in moroccos shared muslim-jewish heritage and in the countrys jewish heritage and assist them in creating sustainable employment by preserving and sharing that heritage with researchers and tourists.
OTHER ACTIVITIES IN SUPPORT OF AGENCY OBJECTIVES Making Communities Work [Not Approved]
Pre-award assessment of the Rehabilitation and Reintegration Program Pre-award assessment of the Rehabilitation and Reintegration Program
Safe Truck and Bus Driving Academy (ACCES) activity The partnership will establish a new Academy of Excellence able to provide training in safe and defensive driving, fuel-efficient driving and relevant soft skills for trucks and buses. The training academy is envisioned to be modern, demand-driven and operational within an existing Vocational Training Center (VTC). The academy is expected to train a minimum of 120 beneficiaries annually and will place a strong emphasis on promoting road safety. The project life span will be four years. Objectives for Morocco: The project aims to help narrow the skill shortage in the road transport sector by providing courses on safe and defensive driving, fuel efficiency for various types of trucks and buses, and soft skills, such as professional communication and customer service. Engaging both the public and private sector, the Academy will offer a highly-specialized driver training program that combines both theoretical and practical training as well as career guidance in order to help students smoothly transition from the Academy into the workforce.
Reading for Success - National Program for Reading (NPR) (Morocco):  .The Reading for Success - National Program for Reading (NPR) activity is carried out in partnership with the Ministry of National Education, Vocational Training, Higher Education and Scientific Research (MOE) to build the Ministry's capacity to develop effective Arabic language curriculum and instructional materials and to improve teaching skills and techniques for monitoring student progress through professional development programs.  The core of this activity is the scale-up and evaluation of an evidence-based early grade reading program in grades one and two, with greater emphasis on phonics and less emphasis on comprehension; and the development, experimentation, implementation, and evaluation of a reading program in grades three and four with greater emphasis on reading comprehension and less emphasis on phonics.  Due to the success achieved during its first two years of implementation, and in response to the MOE's request, NPR was expanded in its second year of implementation to include grades 5 and 6, covering the full primary school cycle.  Through NPR, USAID is improving reading materials used in primary schools, improving reading instruction in primary schools, expanding extra-curricular reading enrichment programs, and improving learning and assessment systems..
Grant to Intermediary Support Organizations (AMSED) (Morocco):  This activity seeks to support the development of five Moroccan Intermediary Support Organizations (ISOs).  The program partners through a competitive process with existent local CSOs or networks of CSOs whose goal is to nurture the development of a strong independent civil society sector in Morocco.  These ISOs provide extensive training and coaching to Moroccan CSOs in professional management and organizational capacity, networking organizations together, providing a venue for lessons learned amongst CSOs, disseminating current research findings, as well as serving as advocates for the civil society sector enabling environment.  To encourage sustainability, the Association Marocaine de Solidarit&eacute; et de D&eacute;veloppement (AMSED) itself receives extensive technical assistance to develop their own strategic and business plans. Objectives for Morocco: USAID aims to promote locally-driven development by: 1) Strengthening internal capacities, organizational practices, and overall skills in order to become the “go-to” center for other CSOs. 2) Building other NGOs’ core skills to more effectively influence public policy making and implementation. 3) Developing networks among other CSOs to collectively engage in the public policy process, advocacy work, and enforcing accountability on decision-makers.
Interactive Digital Center (IDC) Activity Interactive Digital Center (IDC) in partnership with EON Reality and local partners will provide Augmented and Virtual Reality (AVR) technology, solutions, and products to Moroccos growing digital transformation of the academic, industrial, and government sectors.
Morocco Open Government Partnership The goal of the Iltizam is to support Moroccos Open Government Partnership (OGP) agenda by enabling civil society to engage effectively with key government decision makers and pursue innovations that advance local priorities for strong, transparent, and open government, to ultimately improve the lives of marginalized Moroccans.
Inclusive Education Teacher Training to improve the quality of education for deaf children and youth in morocco under the inclusive education teacher training activity .
USAID Career Center (Morocco):  In Morocco, private sector growth is constrained by a lack of skills (technical and soft) among workers, while university and vocational graduates often struggle to find employment on par with their qualifications. USAID Career Center works to help bridge the gap between the end of education and beginning of employment through two lines of effort: establishing a series of high quality career development centers at public universities and vocational institutions; and embedding work readiness training into the Moroccan tertiary and vocational education systems. USAID will open the remaining sixth physical career center, while ensuring that the model meets host-country expectations to ensure long-term sustainability. Improving youth employability is a strategic goal of Mission Morocco and a wise investment in Morocco's future economic and social stability. Of the total planned funding, $2,500,000 is attributed to the Higher Education earmark. Objectives for Morocco: The project works to reduce women’s barriers to accessing employment opportunities by designing and delivering work readiness training and career counseling services. It also contributes to changing norms and beliefs in order to encourage both men and women to work in sectors or positions that are not traditionally filled by their gender.
INCREASED OPPORTUNITIES FOR DOMESTIC & FOREIGN INVESTMENT Increased Opportunities for Domestic and Foreign Investment
Local Governance Program The Local Governance Program (LGP) aims to promote more effective and accountable local governance in Morocco
Natural Resources and Biodiversity Supports the following illustrative program-funded costs: salaries of US, FSN, and TCN and other staff such as PSCs, RSSAs, PASAs, CASUs working for the US Government managing, administering, and supporting programs and their program-funded benefits such as housing, travel, transportation, education allowances etc; institutional contractors that provide such staff, rent, IT services, the program-funded share of utilities, staff training costs and the cost of developing and administering training programs, equipment and supplies, ICASS, vehicle fuel and maintenance, maintenance contracts, janitorial services, operational unit web page development and maintenance, outreach such as publications and the cost of their preparation (including staff costs), and technical assistance to ensure USG compliance with regulations.
Economic Growth Agriculture & Trade Bureau Office of Environment Economic Growth Agriculture & Trade Bureau Office of Environment
Counter-Terrorism Provide mediums (media, civil society organizations, advocacy groups/ associations) through which citizens can freely organize, advocate, and communicate with their government and with each other; strengthen a democratic political culture that values citizen and civic engagement, tolerance, and respect for human rights; empower citizens to participate in decision-making on matters affecting them; and mobilize constituencies to advocate for political reform, good governance, and strengthened democratic institutions and processes.
Morocco Civil Society Project SANAD The USAID-funded Morocco Civil Society Advocacy Project (SANAD) advocated for citizens, especially the young and poor, and strengthened the sustainability and outreach capability of more than 700 civil society organizations, including 262 PTAs, 40 youth associations and 50 organizations on e-advocacy. SANAD means reinforcement in Moroccan Arabic and refers to the significant progress that civil society has achieved in recent years. Through partnerships with civil society networks and leveraging public funding, SANAD adapted to the changing landscape of dealing with civil society pre- and post-Arab Spring. Objectives for Morocco: USAID aims to promote locally-driven development by: 1) Strengthening internal capacities, organizational practices, and overall skills in order to become the “go-to” center for other CSOs. 2) Building other NGOs’ core skills to more effectively influence public policy making and implementation. 3) Developing networks among other CSOs to collectively engage in the public policy process, advocacy work, and enforcing accountability on decision-makers.
Higher Education Partnership-Morocco Award Higher Education Partnerships - Morocco is designed to accelerate institutional capacity development through partnerships and innovation between higher education institutions (HEIs) in the United States (U.S.) and partner countries that have a USAID presence. Specifically, to support the creation of a new and comprehensive undergraduate degree in teaching (Licence en science de lenseignement) within Moroccan universities..
Advancing Learning and Employability for a Better Future Advancing Learning and Employability for a Better Future
Improved Education and Training for Employment Improved Education and Training for Employment
Bridge to Middle School (Morocco):  The Bridge to Middle School activity will support the Ministry of Education (MOE) to identify strategies and alternatives for supporting students' transition from upper primary to middle school. USAID will invest in the analysis and remediation of student learning difficulties in the upper primary grades, and in support of the development of innovative curricula and materials for grades 7-9 of the middle school instructional cycle. Provision of good quality curricula and improved instructional approaches will improve the knowledge and skills of the Moroccan population beyond present systems. USAID assistance will help build social and institutional capital, which will further advance Morocco on the path to self-reliance and will have a positive impact on the investment climate and sustainable inclusive growth.  The Bridge to Middle School activity will: a) analyze students' difficulties in Arabic, science and math, in grades 4-6, b) assist the ministry to pilot innovative remediation strategies to address these challenges, c) support the development and piloting of new Arabic, English, and STEM curricula in grades 7-9, and d) conduct research and policy reform to facilitate the scale-up of these new curricula system-wide. This activity will generate data and information, which will further contribute to evidence-based policy development. Lessons learned from the pilot interventions will be used to support policy dialogue and the scale-up of national education reforms in upper-primary and middle schools.
USAID redacted this field in accordance with the exceptions outlined in the Foreign Aid Transparency and Accountability Act of 2016. USAID redacted this field in accordance with the exceptions outlined in the Foreign Aid Transparency and Accountability Act of 2016. Objectives for Morocco: USAID/Morocco is supporting a program to work with leading political parties to strengthen their efforts to better respond to citizens and represent their interests. USAID/Morocco also supports work to strengthen civil society’s capacity to engage the electoral and legislative process and promote civic awareness. To advance these goals, the program works in the following areas: Citizen engagement: Increase political party engagement with citizens at the local level, both through more open party structures and elected government Policy and platform development: Improve the ability of political parties to develop and implement policies that reflect citizens’ needs and expectations Youth and women empowerment: Strengthen the ability of women and youth to participate actively and play meaningful roles within their political party structures and as elected representatives Electoral reform, observation and pollwatching: Improve the ability of political parties and civil society to monitor and reform the electoral processCivil society engagement in the legislative process: Improve the capacity of CSOs to advance legislation that establishes their formal role in the legislative process and serves the interests of their constituent groups. Civic and voter education: Support civil society and political parties to collaboratively provide civic and voter education to promote greater political engagement of Moroccans.
SO1: Moroccan Economy Successfully Responding to New Opportu Increased Opportunities for Trade and Investment
Inclusive Socio-Economic Development - Beni-Mellal Khenifra (Morocco):  .Despite Morocco's successful pro-market reforms in recent years, many Moroccans continue to express a profound sense of exclusion rooted in the belief that these gains are not spread evenly across different groups and regions. USAID aims to address this sense of exclusion through integrated governance and economic growth programming in one of Morocco's most marginalized regions: Beni Mellal-Khenifra (BMK). ISED-BMK is working closely with regional governments, the private sector, academia, and civil society to increase civic participation in local governance, support capabilities of sub-national governments in planning and budgeting, improve the business-enabling environment, and enhance employability and employment of target populations. ISED-BMK is continuing a model of co-creation to implement this program, ensuring all activities are tailored to local needs, and that stakeholder engagement helps shape a collaborative, iterative, and highly adaptive relationship among partners. ..This implementing mechanism will meet the $250,000 attribution to women's leadership..
Favorable Opportunities to Reinforce Self-Advancement for Today’s Youth (FORSATY) (Morocco):  Contributing to the CVE key issue attribution and DRG earmark, the Favorable Opportunities to Reinforce Self-Advancement for Today's Youth (FORSATY) Project seeks to prevent youth delinquency and reduce recidivism among at-risk youth. Utilizing a positive youth development approach, youth in selected marginalized neighborhoods benefit from education, life skills, and other services to ensure school success and employment placements. FORSATY also seeks to enhance youth's livelihoods and social and personal assets (physical, intellectual, psychological and emotional development), while involving their families and larger community. In order to reinforce linkages to community-based organizations and social services, the project improves the ability of youth-serving institutions to champion an assets-based approach to youth development. USAID will use $500,000 in FY 2017 funds in addition to prior year funding to extend and expand CVE programming to additional locations in Morocco. Objectives for Morocco: The project seeks to provide positive opportunities for extremely vulnerable youth in the north of Morocco. In this highly-conservative region, traditional norms often deny women the ability to be autonomous, educated, and actively participate in public life. FORSATY is partnering with local community actors to tackle deep-rooted gender issues to encourage greater female participation in school, the workforce, and extra-curricular activities.
H2O Maghreb Partnership Recognizing water as a national security issue for Morocco and its neighbors in the region, USAID is using science and technology to establish modernized and more sustainable water management practices in Morocco. The H2O Maghreb activity aims to identify cutting edge solutions to urgent water needs in Morocco and the region, while also increasing the employability skills of young Moroccans by providing them with a Water Knowledge Hub and Training Center that delivers market-driven training programs.  As the fruit of a partnership bringing together the public and private spheres, H2O Maghreb brings state-of-the-art equipment and an Aquatronics curriculum, delivered through technical training using virtual reality (VR) tools, to the National Office for Electricity and Water. Aquatronics combines elements of water management from different professions in both the public and private industrial sectors, thereby meeting the challenges of improving water access and water treatment in a systematic manner.
Middle East North Africa Investment Initiative (MENAII) The Middle East North Africa Investment Initiative (MENAII) will provide needed support to early stage businesses in order to create and sustain jobs, advance and develop the investment eco-system and encourage increased equity investment in early stage businesses.In order to achieve this, USAID grantee will partner with qualified members of the early stage private sector investment community, ranging from Incubators/Accelerators to Angels to Venture Capital in the Middle East region by providing: 1) Matching Investment Capital; 2) 100% Cash Collateralized Insurances, and; 3) Technical Assistance.
Inclusive Socio-Economic Development Program - Marrakesh Safi (Morocco):  Morocco has made tremendous economic progress, as a country. However, several regions, communities, and demographic groups have yet to see the benefits of their country's investments. This program aims to address known drivers of social and economic exclusion through integrated democracy, governance, and economic growth programming in the Marrakech-Safi (MS) region. USAID will work closely with regional and communal governments, the private sector, academia, and civil society to increase civic participation in local governance, support the capabilities of sub-national governments around planning and budgeting, and facilitate improvements to the business-enabling environment. USAID partners will also support the regional government to increase employment opportunities.
Evaluation and Expansion of the Enhanced Reading Program Evaluation and Expansion of the Enhanced Reading Program
Cash Plus Services (ECAPS) Activity The activity will work with central, regional, and local authorities and communities to identify and deliver needed services to households impacted by the earthquake who are receiving cash assistance from the Moroccan government.