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TA Facility to Strengthen Rwanda’s Social Protection Sector FCDO’s Exiting Poverty in Rwanda (EPR) programme will enable people to exit out of poverty at the same time as protecting Rwanda’s poorest and most vulnerable citizens into the future. FCDO has provided £50m in Financial Aid to the Government of Rwanda. This is likely to be the last programme supporting Rwanda’s social protection sector that involves financial resource transfer at this scale, so greater focus will be on influencing the wider policy context for social protection, strengthening systems and building capacity and learning to underpin the delivery of the programme and its long-term sustainability.  The Technical Assistance (TA) Facility will provide technical expertise and capacity building to the Government of Rwanda, specifically the Ministry of Local Governments (MINALOC) and the Local Administrative Entities Development Agency (LODA), and support the effective implementation of its Social Protection Sector Strategic Plan (SP-SSP) and ultimately a strengthened national social protection system, as well as the delivery of FCDO’s EPR programme which aims to eradicate extreme poverty and reduce overall poverty. The intended outcome of EPR is to enhance the resilience of vulnerable men, women and children and of the social protection system that helps sustain them.
Support to tax reform in Mozambique under the tax and economic governance programme The TEDI Programme (Tributação Eficiente para Desenvolvimento Inclusivo in Portuguese which translates to 'Taxing Efficiently for Development and Inclusion’ in English) is a taxation technical assistance programme in Mozambique. It is partly funded by the UK’s Department of International Development (DFID) with GBP 6 million; and the Swedish International development Agency (SIDA) with GBP 6 million. TEDI will run for five years from 2020 to 2025. This GBP £12 million tax reform programme aims to support Mozambique’s government in raising additional revenue, efficiently and equitably. To support the achievement of government objectives in revenue mobilization, the project is composed of a flexible resident advisory team and a £3 million procurement fund to support Mozambique's Revenue Authority and the Ministry of Economy and Finance.
Monitoring and Evaluation for the Somalia Humanitarian, Health and Resilience Programmes, MESH II Monitoring & Evaluation of FCDO’s Somalia Humanitarian Programme (MESH II) monitors the 2018-2022 Somalia Humanitarian and Resilience Programme (SHARP) and the Somali Health and Nutrition Programme (SHINE) 2016-2021. The aim of MESH II is to strengthen and extend the evidence base of the impact of UK humanitarian, resilience and health action and to support adaptive programming and evidence-based decision-making. MESH II tracks and assesses the performance of FCDO Somalia humanitarian, resilience and health investments and uses data and analysis to drive performance and sustained changes across FCDO partners. Third Party Monitoring is one of the core activities of MESH II. This includes collecting partner data which shows progress against targets, call centre data representing a primary source of feedback from affected populations, and field third-party monitoring that focuses on the verification of outputs across relevant partner activities. This is used to identify delivery issues including the accountability of cash-based programming, issues of staffing or supplies in health and nutrition activities, possible protection issues amongst IDPs/refugees, and others. This includes fieldwork and the monitoring of over 250 health and nutrition sites and routinely entails managing upwards of 100 field staff engaged in quantitative data capture. MESH II utilizes the FCDO Performance Platform, a portal for all the data that MESH collects, either from partners or from MESH independent monitoring activities and includes the automated extraction of micro-level data from partners, the ability to generate graphs and other data
Third Party Monitoring of the FCDO Yemen Portfolio The Third Party Monitoring of the FCDO Yemen Portfolio (Tahseen) is carrying out monitoring and rapid research services to FCDO. Tahseen has been monitoring the full range of sectors covered by the FCDO response (i.e. Food Security, Cash Assistance, Health, Nutrition, Shelter, Social Protection, Protection, WASH), as well as supporting assessments on cross-cutting themes such as value for money, climate change awareness, COVID-19 perception, and conflict sensitivity. The contract includes three outputs: 1. Independent project monitoring; 2. Assessment of FCDO’s implementing partners’ (IPs) monitoring & evaluation (M&E) systems; and 3. Thematic studies (briefs, rapid reviews, evaluations). Notable activities include: the assessment of the quality, relevance, timeliness, efficiency, effectiveness of FCDO-funded projects; call centre surveys to collect beneficiary feedback; field monitoring in real-time and post-delivery verifications; photographic and geo-referenced evidence of project implementation and of field monitoring visits and interviews with beneficiaries in line with security considerations, ethical principles and in consultation with partners being monitored; and face-to-face beneficiary quantitative and qualitative surveys and interviews
Improving Trade Facilitation and Customs in the
Occupied Palestinian Territories Tasdeer (Trade Facilitation and Customs Support in the Occupied Palestinian Territories) is a £15 million programme, designed by the UK’s FCDO and implemented by a consortium of organizations under the leadership of Cowater International, to facilitate and develop more trade from the Occupied Palestinian Territories over the next 3 years. 

Tasdeer’s overall goal is to facilitate reaching an inclusive and viable export-led growth from the OPTs: 	
Growth will be more inclusive as Palestinian firms and individuals—especially youth, women, and Persons with Disabilities (PWDs)—have improved investment and income generating opportunities. 
	Growth will be viable when the PA’s customs capacity and revenue collection from trade related taxes improves, such that it can collect and invest in an improved business enabling environment. 
The aim is to contribute to these changes by catalysing shifts in: 
the dynamics and rules that govern cross-border trading—to make it quicker and cheaper. 
the communications between the public and private sector 
the innovation of Palestinian firms for increased export value 
the administrative control of trade related tax functions from Israel to the PA. 
The programme is organised around four interrelated workstreams to facilitate the systemic changes sought: 	
Support to expedite the movement of goods and reduce transaction costs 	
Support to improve Palestinian trade related institutions and business enabling environment 	
Support to improve the private sector’s skills and innovation to export and create jobs 
Support to improve PA’s customs readiness to assume functions from Israel and revenues from trade-related taxes.
Support for the Federal Government of Somalia to strengthen domestic revenue generation and macroeconomic management The project is working with the Federal Government of Somalia to develop and improve customs practices according to international and regional standards, leading to growth in available domestic revenues for Somalia and corresponding growth in both government spending and increased trade and investment. Focusing on strengthening customs operations and revenue collection of the Federal Government of Somalia including a modernization of customs regime throughout the country, CowaterSogema, alongside local and regional partners, is working closely with the Revenue Department at the Ministry of Finance, as well as the customs entities at Mogadishu port and airport. The project’s primary result areas are providing support in customs policy and legislative and regulatory reform, working with the customs administration to introduce reforms and improve enforcement mechanisms at major ports and airports, and strengthening the organisational capacity of the customs administration. The project is building capacity in customs enforcement and compliance which includes risk management, anti-smuggling, post-clearance audit and intelligence; investigation and valuation and declaration. A Strategic Plan for Compliance and Enforcement is being developed. Throughout the project, the team is supporting the development and implementation of an integrated change management and communications strategy both internally and externally to help improve the perception of customs reform. Capacity building is being implemented through classroom-based and on-the-job training and mentorship. Identifying and conceptualising the new reports, financial statements, and financial tables, as per ECOWAS guidelines and RBM best practices; Establishing a set of criteria used to compare the different systems implementation options; Preparing the specifications document and the analysis framework; Analysing the proposed software against the analysis framework.
Tax System Transformation Programme The Tax Systems Transformation Programme (TSTP) is a five-year long programme funded by the UK’s Department for International Development (DFID) to support the GoE in achieving its domestic revenue objectives through technical assistance and a delivery approach. The overall objective of TSTP is to assist the Government of Ethiopia (GoE) in raising tax revenues towards 17.2% of GDP in a responsible and equitable manner. The UK and GoE have already invested in the establishment of the Tax Transformation Office (TTO), intended to drive accelerated delivery of tax transformation. TSTP has three linked outcomes: 1. An equitable and business friendly tax environment 2. Improved voluntary compliance 3. Increased GoE revenues To meet these outcomes, TSTP will develop working relationships with the programme’s key beneficiaries: MoFEC (and in particular, the Tax Policy Directorate), the MoR and Customs Commission, as well as the Prime Minister’s Office (in particular, the Policy Performance Unit). TSTP’s role is to support the capacity needs of these beneficiaries and work with other technical assistance providers that DFID funds, such as the TTO, to do this effectively. TSTP has assumed the responsibility of the management of the TTO located within the MoR. TSTP forms part of a broader initiative to build the capacity of key beneficiaries. The scope of TSTP will cover all areas related to revenue policy and administration in Ethiopia, including domestic tax and Customs.
Feasibility Study - Central Pacific Submarine Fiber Optic Cable System Feasibility Study, through APTelecom A USTDA grant funds a feasibility study (Study) for Tuvalu Telecom Corporation to assess the technical and commercial viability of a 15,900-kilometer Central Pacific submarine fiberoptic cable system with trunk lines between Guam and American Samoa that would provide new or expanded connectivity to 14 Pacific Island countries and overseas territories. U.S. advisory firm, APTelecom LLC will carry out the Study on a sole-source basis.
Pacific Islands Port Leaders Visit, through Global Marketing & Communications, Inc. This reverse trade mission (RTM) brings port sector officials from the Pacific Islands, including Papua New Guinea, Fiji, Solomon Islands, and Samoa, to the United States to familiarize them with state-of-the-art U.S. technologies, services, and best practices to improve port operations, security, and sustainability.
Pacific Islands Port Leaders Visit, through Global Marketing & Communications, Inc. This USTDA-funded reverse trade mission (RTM) brings port sector officials from the Pacific Islands, including Papua New Guinea, Fiji, Solomon Islands, and Samoa to the United States to familiarize them with state-of-the-art U.S. technologies, services, and best practices to improve port operations, security, and sustainability.
Official Development Assistance (ODA): international subscriptions United Kingdom's core core contributions to the several organisations
Official Development Assistance (ODA): international subscriptions (budgets & payments) United Kingdom's core core contributions to the several organisations
Feasibility Study - Poland: FEED Study, through Westinghouse Electric Company LLC USTDA is funding a Feasibility Study for special purpose vehicle PGE EJ 1 spka z ograniczon odpowiedzialnoci for the development of a Front End Engineering Design (FEED) Study. The objective of the FEED Study is to facilitate the development of the first and second civil nuclear power plants in Poland.
Feasibility Study - Poland: Front End Engineering Design Study, through Westinghouse Electric Company LLC This feasibility study (FS) is for special purpose vehicle PGE EJ 1 spka z ograniczon odpowiedzialnoci (EJ1) for the development of a Front End Engineering Design (FEED) Study. The objective of the FEED Study is to facilitate the development of the first and second civil nuclear power plants in Poland.
Feasibility Study - Poland: FEED Study, through Westinghouse Electric Company LLC USTDA is funding a feasibility study for special purpose vehicle, PGE EJ 1 spka z ograniczon odpowiedzialnoci (EJ1), for the development of a Front End Engineering Design (FEED) Study. The objective of the FEED Study is to facilitate the development of the first and second civil nuclear power plants in Poland.
Feasibility Study - Poland: FEED Study, through Westinghouse Electric Company LLC USTDA is funding a Feasibility Study (FS) for special purpose vehicle PGE EJ 1 spka z ograniczon odpowiedzialnoci (EJ1) for the development of a Front End Engineering Design (FEED) Study. The objective of the FEED Study is to facilitate the development of the first and second civil nuclear power plants in Poland.
Feasibility Study - Poland: Front End Engineering Design Study, through Westinghouse Electric Company LLC USTDA is funding a Feasibility Study for special purpose vehicle PGE EJ 1 spka z ograniczon odpowiedzialnoci (EJ1) for the development of a Front End Engineering Design (FEED) Study. The objective of the FEED Study is to facilitate the development of the first and second civil nuclear power plants in Poland.
Feasibility Study - Poland: Front-End Engineering and Design Study, through Westinghouse Electric Company LLC USTDA is funding a Feasibility Study (FS) for special purpose vehicle PGE EJ 1 spka z ograniczon odpowiedzialnoci (EJ1) for the development of a Front End Engineering Design (FEED) Study. The objective of the FEED Study is to facilitate the development of the first and second civil nuclear power plants in Poland.
Leaders of Peace Eve South Sudan has been engaged in a peace process for years. It remains important to emphasize the role of women and youth in peacebuilding. The consortium consisting of Plan International, AMA, EVE, HealthNet, and PAX implements the Leaders of Peace Programme in Eastern, Western and Central Equatoria, Unity, and Lakes. Juba will be the central location to link advocacy work to national platforms and decision-makers. The alliance is coordinated by Plan International (consortium lead) from January 2021 to December 2025 and aims to achieve and sustain a more empowering and inclusive environment in South Sudan for women and girls. To achieve this, we enable and support civil society organisations (CSOs) with the capacity, resources and legitimacy to influence government and societal actors. At the same time, the programme mobilizes key decision-makers to work towards inclusive laws, policies, norms and practices to achieve gender equality and female participation in decision-making. The overall strategic objective of the Leaders of Peace programme is, that by the end of 2025, women and girls live in a more empowering and inclusive environment in South Sudan, where they feel safer and better enabled to realise their rights, so they can play an influential role towards conflict prevention and sustainable peace.
To achieve this, the alliance will enable civil society organisations with the capacity, resources and legitimacy to influence government, and societal actors in various areas. CSOs are supported and complemented in their advocacy activities by their counterparts and/or the Ministry. At the same time, the programme mobilizes key decision makers to work towards inclusive laws, policies and norms and practices. Through lobby and advocacy of our CSO stakeholders LoP will change duty bearers’ attitude towards gender equality and female participation in decision making and the peace process. Beneficiaries are community members in the different locations. More specifically, women and youth as well as influential persons in the community will be targeted. Moreover, the programme will strengthen capacities and learning between consortium members and their local partners.
Civic Education, Citizen Participation and Public Accountability Assist institutions at all levels of the executive authority, including offices, ministries, and independent governmental bodies, but excluding security agencies of government which are covered by DR.2.5 (civilian agencies) and PS.8.2 (military), to operate more accountably, efficiently, and effectively. Assist with policies, procedures, and skill sets (including leadership and strategic management) to guide operations; implementation and enforcement of laws, regulations and policies; building linkages among executive institutions and between the executive and other branches of government. This element captures activities that may cover a wide range of governmental/public administration functions including supporting financial management systems; civil service reforms; public-private partnerships; and working with citizens as customers of the government.
TKM SO 2.11 CITIZEN PARTICIPATION Strengthened Democratic Culture among Citizens and Target Institutions
Socioeconomic Adaptation of the Youth of Turkmenistan through Experiential Learning and Skills Enhancement (Turkmenistan):  USAID supports the Junior Achievement Worldwide program in Turkmenistan which educates youth to enter a market economy as skilled employees, employers and entrepreneurs.  Developing and providing practical skills in business and economics, youth participate in numerous activities, contests, and alumni networking.  This program continues to work on formal curriculum and textbook development, extracurricular activities, and additional opportunities for youth outside of formal educational settings.
TKM SO 3.2 HEALTH Increased Utilization of Quality Primary Health Care for Select Populations
TKM SO 1.31 PRIVATE ENTERPRISE GROWTH An Improved Environment for the Growth of Small and Medium Enterprises
USAID Governance Support Program (GSP) (Turkmenistan):  USAID's Governance Support Program (GSP) contributes to improving the accountability, effectiveness, and transparency of government institutions. Turkmenistan continues to have limited exposure to international best practices. The government's inefficient implementation of its own priorities to advance e-governance, to provide equal opportunities in decision-making for all, including women and people with disabilities, as well as adherence to environmental safety measures, present an opening and an acceptance by the Government of Turkmenistan (GoTM) of the USAID-supported interventions in these areas. Eight years after an economic downturn that began in 2014, Turkmenistan is more open to foreign assistance than it has been in more than a decade and our bilateral relationship is better than it has been in years. With FY 2022 funds, the GSP will support increased information sharing among Turkmen government and non-government institutions and develop effective policies and legislation through public engagement. Beyond capacity development for civil servants, the activity will focus on several governance areas including but not limited to skills sets that civil servants need to keep up with the fast pace of changes in the targeted populations they aim to support and improve, e-governance, gender rights and accessibility, technical assistance in lawmaking, environmental governance and climate-friendly agricultural practices, and development strategies. By increasing the capacity of the Government of Turkmenistan and by sharing the American civil service model, USAID is building on the existing bilateral relationship to advance shared interests. This activity also supports ICS Mission Objective 4.1 via sharing best practices in delivering social services, and the U.S. Strategy for Central Asia objective 5: Promote rule of law reform and respect for human rights.
TKM SO 1.61 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT Improved Management of Critical Natural Resources, Including Energy
USAID Junior Achievement Program This program provides an opportunity for young people in Turkmenistan to acquire practical skills in economics and entrepreneurship that help them to improve the quality of their lives and foster economic and social development. JA delivers participatory life planning, economic and business skills development programs that provide attitudes, skills, and knowledge to assist youth to contribute to Turkmenistans economic reform and development. Besides academic education, JA presents participants with practical experiences to apply business principles in a protected educational environment. These include hands-on experiences with board games and computer simulations in establishing companies, job shadow programs, international youth entrepreneurship competitions, etc. JA is educating the next generation of entrepreneurs, managers, and workers.
Youth Development Activity (Turkmenistan):  The Youth Development Activity (YDA) will use FY 2023 funding to support youth from primary school through to their first jobs, to become productive, well-adjusted members of the Turkmen workforce and their communities.  This activity blends education, entrepreneurship, civil society, and development initiatives to provide a holistic approach to support Turkmen youth. YDA will create opportunities for Turkmen youth to acquire marketable skills by arranging technical and soft skills courses at local educational organizations with a special focus on marginalized groups.  It will assist local universities and education centers to make their curricula more market-oriented and create sustainable linkages between educational organizations and industries. YDA will also engage the private sector to implement programs that support aspiring youth in starting their own businesses and carrying out projects that contribute to economic development of their communities. YDA will utilize the USAID Youth in Development Policy and support areas that are critical to supporting Turkmen youth's educational needs. This activity will support ICS Mission Objective 1.2: Contribute to GoTM digitalization and modernization efforts to improve Turkmenistan's economy, government, and society by providing young entrepreneurs with the skills they need to succeed; thus, contributing to economic stability and by empowering youth to be active civic leaders through training and events. The activity will contribute to the U.S. Strategy on Central Asia Objective 1 by equipping youth with the critical thinking skills to recognize a clear path to maintaining individual sovereignty and achieving economic independence and Objective 6 by investing in a network of future leaders who will have the skills and knowledge to advocate for an enabling environment for business that is transparent, open, fair, and attractive to investors. This activity also supports CAATSA Objective 7: economic resili