USAID/Iraq Program Summaries
CURRENT PROGRAMS
As of January 2012
Program | Description | Amount (mil) | Timeframe | Implementers | Primary Iraqi Counterparts & Beneficiaries |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Governance Strengthening | Increase the ability of Provincial Governors and Provincial and Local Councils to better respond to the needs of Iraqi citizens. | $117 | Sept 2011 - Sept 2016 | Chemonics | Provincial Governments and local councils |
Elections Support | Provides technical assistance to increase the staffing, skills, and capacity of the Independent Higher Electoral Commission (IHEC). | $35.6 | Sept 2011 - Sept 2014 | Cooperative agreement with IFES | Independent Higher Electoral Commission (IHEC), CSOs |
Access to Justice | Improves the access of disadvantaged populations to Iraqi's legal system, through increased practical knowledge, legal assistance and government support. | $43.7 | Sept 2010 -Sept 2013 | DPK Consulting | Advocacy, legal assistance & professional legal associations, law schools, government, and disadvantaged and vulnerable Iraqis. |
Administrative Reform Project |
The project will support Government of Iraq in improving the functions of public institutions to improve service delivery processes and resource management approaches. |
$151.4 |
Jun 2011 - Jun 2015 |
Management Systems International | GoI Ministries;Civil Service Commission; the Central Executive Policy, Planning and Budgeting Units; Provincial governors and government officials |
Private Sector Development | Provides loan capital through microfinance institutions, training, and technical assistance. | $174.1 | Jan 2008 – Jan 2013 | Louis Berger | Ministry of Finance; Ministry of Agriculture; Ministry of Trade; Ministry of Industry and Minerals; Central Bank of Iraq; Ministry of Health; National Investment Commission; Ministry of Planning; Business development centers; Private banks; and SME financing partners; NGO Directorate; Iraqi Microfinance institutions; Iraqi Company for Bank Guarantees; and Iraqi Entrepreneurs (16% women). |
Agribusiness | Implements a new business model that invests in various inter-connected aspects of agriculture. | $169.8 | May 2007 -November 2012 | Louis Berger | Ministry of Agriculture |
Iraqi Financial Sector Development | Designed to assist Iraqi counterparts to develop a comprehensive financial sector infrastructure that will help ensure the long-term growth of the sector |
$53.3 |
Aug 2010 - |
AECOM |
Central Bank of Iraq |
Primary Health Care Program (PHCPI) | Supports the Ministry of Health in strengthening the delivery of quality primary health care services throughout Iraq. | $74.8 | Mar 2011 - | University Research Co.,LLC | Ministry of Health |
