2012 GDA APS

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Annual Program Statement

Each year, USAID issues a Global Development Alliance (GDA) Annual Program Statement (APS) inviting organizations to submit proposals for public-private partnerships.

Keys to Success

The most sustainable and successful GDAs are grounded at the intersection between a business’s core interests and one or more of USAID’s development objectives. Quality alliances increase the reach, efficiency, effectiveness and sustainable impact of USAID’s development assistance. GDAs should be designed to achieve clear, measurable, and mutually understood objectives, outcomes and results in a cost-effective manner.

What USAID Expects from Partners?

USAID is interested in collaborating with the private sector to increase our development impact. Potential alliance partners are expected to bring significant new resources, ideas, technologies, and/or partners to development activities. Successful proposals will provide at least 1:1 resource leveraging from the private sector, via cash and/or in-kind contributions to the alliance.

Who Can Partner with USAID? 

In order to be considered a GDA, a partnership must involve one or more private sector organizations or actors. For purposes of the GDA program, private sector organizations and actors include:

  • Private businesses, financial institutions, entrepreneurs, venture capitalists, and investors;
  • Foundations and philanthropists; and
  • Other for- and not-for-profit non-governmental entities.

In addition, USAID welcomes and encourages the participation of a wide range of other organizations, including but not limited to, public international and regional organizations, bilateral and multilateral donors, host country governments, U.S. and non-U.S. colleges and universities, pension funds, civic groups, Diaspora communities, and other U.S. government agencies.

How to Submit a Proposal under the APS

There are three main steps to the application process:

  1. Consult with Mission or Bureau/Technical Office Point of Contact regarding alliance idea;

  2. Submit Concept Paper (see submission guidelines in 2012 GDA APS) to Mission or Bureau/Technical Office for review and approval with an email copy to gda@usaid.gov; and

  3. If requested by the Mission or Bureau/Technical Office, submit a Full Application.

Addenda

In addition, USAID Missions, Bureaus and Technical Offices can issue addenda under the APS. Addenda highlight specific development objectives and alliance programs the Mission, Bureau or Technical Office would like to support under the GDA APS. Alliances proposed in response to addenda must still comply with the terms and criteria outlined in the APS.

2012 GDA APS

Addenda

Additional Information for the Private Sector

For more information on the 2012 GDA APS, contact Ken Lee.