USAID-Innovation, Technology, and Research

01/13/2022

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01/12/2022

Development Innovation Ventures, USAID's open innovation program, is excited to announce 26 new awards to pilot, test, or help transition breakthrough solutions to scale. These innovators are addressing global development challenges in Bangladesh, DRC, Ghana, Haiti, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, Niger, Nigeria, Peru, Tanzania, and Uganda. http://ow.ly/CfmT50Hslym

Development Innovation Ventures, USAID's open innovation program, is excited to announce 26 new awards to pilot, test, or help transition breakthrough solutions to scale. These innovators are addressing global development challenges in Bangladesh, DRC, Ghana, Haiti, India, Indonesia, Kenya, Mexico, Niger, Nigeria, Peru, Tanzania, and Uganda. http://ow.ly/CfmT50Hslym

01/11/2022

#NewsUpdate- Due to the high level of interest in the #USAIDMujerProspera Challenge to advance women’s economic security in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras, the deadline for applications has been extended to February 14 at 12PM ET. Apply now: http://ow.ly/yT5K50HnGFU

#NewsUpdate- Due to the high level of interest in the #USAIDMujerProspera Challenge to advance women’s economic security in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras, the deadline for applications has been extended to February 14 at 12PM ET. Apply now: http://ow.ly/yT5K50HnGFU

01/07/2022

Development Innovation Ventures: A Decade of Turning Bright Ideas into Global Solutions shows what can happen when game-changing innovations backed by rigorous evidence have an open door to USAID funding. Learn more: usaid.gov/div #DIVUSAID

Development Innovation Ventures: A Decade of Turning Bright Ideas into Global Solutions shows what can happen when game-changing innovations backed by rigorous evidence have an open door to USAID funding. Learn more: usaid.gov/div #DIVUSAID

01/06/2022

OSM Africa January Mapathon: Map Mauritania

OSM Africa January Mapathon: Map Mauritania

Join the January mapathon as we collectively map Mauritania and network with OSM Africa communities on 8th January, 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM UTC

01/06/2022

Addressing corruption is essential to safeguarding democracy, improving human development outcomes, and enhancing resilience. Success in the fight against transnational corruption requires a collaborative “all hands on deck approach.” Learn more about the Combating Transnational Corruption Grand Challenge and how you can get involved: http://ow.ly/Yrmz50HenlX

Addressing corruption is essential to safeguarding democracy, improving human development outcomes, and enhancing resilience. Success in the fight against transnational corruption requires a collaborative “all hands on deck approach.” Learn more about the Combating Transnational Corruption Grand Challenge and how you can get involved: http://ow.ly/Yrmz50HenlX

01/05/2022

NEWS!! USAID - US Agency for International Development is excited to announce the launch of MujerProspera (WomanProsper) Challenge, which seeks to advance women’s economic security and promote #genderequality in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras. Submit your application in English or Spanish by January 31 at 12PM Eastern Time: https://is.gd/e6BLNo

NEWS!! USAID - US Agency for International Development is excited to announce the launch of MujerProspera (WomanProsper) Challenge, which seeks to advance women’s economic security and promote #genderequality in El Salvador, Guatemala, and Honduras. Submit your application in English or Spanish by January 31 at 12PM Eastern Time: https://is.gd/e6BLNo

01/04/2022

EVENT: On January 10-13 from 7-11am EST, USAID will be hosting the first-ever Anti-Corruption Evidence and Learning Week, where we invite you to join us virtually in discussing new data and evidence around ways to effectively measure the issue of corruption and the efficacy of various anti-corruption approaches, as well as identifying gaps in data and evidence in the anti-corruption space to inform future learning efforts.

Register for the event in advance here: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/cu/uLoIGXf/ACLearningWeek

12/30/2021

“Word of mouth is a powerful tool for the truth as well as [for] misinformation. I took it upon myself to share my positive experience of getting vaccinated to anyone and everyone I met.”

Read more about USAID’s work with Dr. Adrian Moyo, a Zambian medical doctor and public health leader, to build trust in COVID-19 vaccines: https://www.usaid.gov/zambia/news/front-lines-inspiring-community-covid-19-vaccinations-zambia

12/27/2021

Broadcasting for Change

Broadcasting for Change

USAID’s ongoing partnership with journalists in Madagascar is increasing community awareness of expanded family planning access

12/24/2021

Happy Holidays!

Happy Holidays!

12/23/2021

#DidYouKnow- transnational corruption erodes public trust in government institutions as well as democracy? The stakes are high to fight corruption and we need your help! Learn more on how you can get involved with USAID - US Agency for International Development's Combating Transnational Corruption Grand Challenge--->http://ow.ly/Yrmz50HenlX

#DidYouKnow- transnational corruption erodes public trust in government institutions as well as democracy? The stakes are high to fight corruption and we need your help! Learn more on how you can get involved with USAID - US Agency for International Development's Combating Transnational Corruption Grand Challenge--->http://ow.ly/Yrmz50HenlX

12/22/2021

12/17/2021

The fight against corruption is a global challenge that requires clever and nimble approaches. The stakes are high and we need your help. Find out how you get involved with USAID - US Agency for International Development's Combating Transnational Corruption Grand Challenge! http://ow.ly/Yrmz50HenlX

The fight against corruption is a global challenge that requires clever and nimble approaches. The stakes are high and we need your help. Find out how you get involved with USAID - US Agency for International Development's Combating Transnational Corruption Grand Challenge! http://ow.ly/Yrmz50HenlX

12/16/2021

#DidYouKnow that providing a one-time household asset to poor families, such as 2 cows, leads to improved investment, earnings, consumption, and health, even after 10 years? Read more about #DIVUSAID grantee Bandhan-Konnagar’s Targeting the Ultra Poor Intervention: http://ow.ly/eai050HcB4e

#DidYouKnow that providing a one-time household asset to poor families, such as 2 cows, leads to improved investment, earnings, consumption, and health, even after 10 years? Read more about #DIVUSAID grantee Bandhan-Konnagar’s Targeting the Ultra Poor Intervention: http://ow.ly/eai050HcB4e

12/09/2021

The Rise of Gender-Based Violence in a Global Pandemic

The COVID-19 pandemic is not gender-neutral. While men have consistently higher rates of severe illness and death, the collateral damages to women’s and girls’ lives are also profound and include disrupted education, financial costs, and substantially increased caregiving responsibilities. In this new blog, read how USAID is investing in gender-based violence prevention and response programming as we move into year three of the global pandemic: usaid.link/t0u.

How development workers can mitigate its harmful effects

12/08/2021

USAID - US Agency for International Development 's GeoCenter has provided satellite imagery to USAID projects in more than 55 countries, and equipped students from 290 universities in more than 60 countries with digital mapping skills.

12/07/2021

USAID - US Agency for International Development in partnership with DAI has launched the Artificial Intelligence Gender Challenge with $375,000 USD in award funding to help identify and address actual and potential gender biases in #AI systems relevant in low and middle-income countries. Help us tackle these challenges and apply today! The deadline for concept notes is January 6, 2022: ow.ly/1I6O50H0jb0

USAID - US Agency for International Development in partnership with DAI has launched the Artificial Intelligence Gender Challenge with $375,000 USD in award funding to help identify and address actual and potential gender biases in #AI systems relevant in low and middle-income countries. Help us tackle these challenges and apply today! The deadline for concept notes is January 6, 2022: ow.ly/1I6O50H0jb0

12/06/2021

#DidYouKnow- transnational corruption erodes public trust in government institutions as well as democracy itself? On Tuesday, Dec 7th, at 10 am EST, USAID Administrator Samantha Power will host a dynamic discussion with anti-corruption luminaries to discuss how innovation and collaboration can be harnessed to combat transnational corruption. A game-changing announcement will be made that will impact the landscape of international development and you don't want to miss out. RSVP now: http://ow.ly/aqsI50GYUG0

#DidYouKnow- transnational corruption erodes public trust in government institutions as well as democracy itself? On Tuesday, Dec 7th, at 10 am EST, USAID Administrator Samantha Power will host a dynamic discussion with anti-corruption luminaries to discuss how innovation and collaboration can be harnessed to combat transnational corruption. A game-changing announcement will be made that will impact the landscape of international development and you don't want to miss out. RSVP now: http://ow.ly/aqsI50GYUG0

12/03/2021

USAID-Innovation, Technology, and Research updated their information in their About section.

USAID-Innovation, Technology, and Research updated their information in their About section.

12/03/2021

To root out corruption around the 🌎, it is important that we work with partners who can offer unique insights into this complex issue. Join @USAID on Tuesday, December 7th at 10:00am EST for the “All Hands on Deck: Innovating Together to Combat Transnational Corruption” event. Administrator Samantha Power will lead a powerful discussion with special guests on the fight against corruption that requires innovative solutions + a special announcement. The fate of our future relies on what you do NOW. Register here: http://ow.ly/aqsI50GYUG0

To root out corruption around the 🌎, it is important that we work with partners who can offer unique insights into this complex issue. Join @USAID on Tuesday, December 7th at 10:00am EST for the “All Hands on Deck: Innovating Together to Combat Transnational Corruption” event. Administrator Samantha Power will lead a powerful discussion with special guests on the fight against corruption that requires innovative solutions + a special announcement. The fate of our future relies on what you do NOW. Register here: http://ow.ly/aqsI50GYUG0

12/03/2021

APPLY NOW: USAID is now accepting applications from academic researchers at minority-serving institutions for the Long-term Assistance and SErvices for Research Partners for University-Led Solutions Engine (LASER PULSE) program.

LASER PULSE is seeking #research focused on solutions to development challenges in our partner countries. Submit your applications by December 14th. Learn more about this opportunity and apply here: laserpulse.org/msi-rfa

APPLY NOW: USAID is now accepting applications from academic researchers at minority-serving institutions for the Long-term Assistance and SErvices for Research Partners for University-Led Solutions Engine (LASER PULSE) program.

LASER PULSE is seeking #research focused on solutions to development challenges in our partner countries. Submit your applications by December 14th. Learn more about this opportunity and apply here: laserpulse.org/msi-rfa

12/02/2021

Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence: Findings & Recommendations from Asia. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email about joining the webinar.

Join us on December 8th at 8:00 AM EST for the "Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence: Findings and Recommendations from Asia" event. The webinar will discuss forms of technology-facilitated gender-based violence and trends analysis, including the impact of #COVID19. Register here: http://ow.ly/sPCn50GUG4t

Join us on December 8th - during 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence - to learn about how technology-facilitated GBV manifests in Asia, including trends and prevention strategies. Technology-facilitated GBV is a growing phenomenon that includes stalking, bullying, and sexual harassment...

12/02/2021

USAID’s Development Innovation Ventures reflects on 10 years of funding breakthrough solutions to some of the world’s most intractable development challenges. See how these global innovators, entrepreneurs, and researchers tested ideas, built evidence, and scaled high impact, cost-effective solutions in DIV: A Decade of Turning Bright Ideas into Global Solutions. Learn more usaid.gov/div
#DIVUSAID

USAID’s Development Innovation Ventures reflects on 10 years of funding breakthrough solutions to some of the world’s most intractable development challenges. See how these global innovators, entrepreneurs, and researchers tested ideas, built evidence, and scaled high impact, cost-effective solutions in DIV: A Decade of Turning Bright Ideas into Global Solutions. Learn more usaid.gov/div
#DIVUSAID

12/01/2021

USAID - US Agency for International Development is pleased to announce the Artificial Intelligence Gender Challenge with $375,000 USD in award funding to identify and address actual/potential gender biases in AI systems relevant in global development contexts. Learn more and apply here: ow.ly/eeBm50GYR0Z

USAID - US Agency for International Development is pleased to announce the Artificial Intelligence Gender Challenge with $375,000 USD in award funding to identify and address actual/potential gender biases in AI systems relevant in global development contexts. Learn more and apply here: ow.ly/eeBm50GYR0Z

11/29/2021

11/25/2021

To those at home and abroad, we wish you a Happy Thanksgiving!

To those at home and abroad, we wish you a Happy Thanksgiving!

11/23/2021

Are you an #academic researcher at a minority-serving institution conducting research on a global development challenge? Submit your application to the Long-term Assistance and SErvices for Research Partners for University-Led Solutions Engine (LASER PULSE) program! LASER PULSE is seeking to provide funding to scientific talent working on solutions to development challenges in any technical sector. Apply by December: laserpulse.org/msi-rfa #laserpulse

Are you an #academic researcher at a minority-serving institution conducting research on a global development challenge? Submit your application to the Long-term Assistance and SErvices for Research Partners for University-Led Solutions Engine (LASER PULSE) program! LASER PULSE is seeking to provide funding to scientific talent working on solutions to development challenges in any technical sector. Apply by December: laserpulse.org/msi-rfa #laserpulse

11/22/2021

Meet Dani Merriman who joins the cohort of 2021-22 AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellows. Dani brings scientific & technical expertise to our work. www.usaid.gov/research/fellowships #science AAAS - The American Association for the Advancement of Science

Meet Dani Merriman who joins the cohort of 2021-22 AAAS Science & Technology Policy Fellows. Dani brings scientific & technical expertise to our work. www.usaid.gov/research/fellowships #science AAAS - The American Association for the Advancement of Science

11/22/2021

USAID GeoCenter: 10 Years of Applying a Geographic Approach to Development

USAID - US Agency for International Development's GeoCenter is celebrating ten years of providing geographic analysis and critical insights to help USAID staff make data-informed decisions about where to invest resources.

Since 2011, the GeoCenter has influenced hundreds of USAID programs through mapping, analysis, and visualization; provided satellite imagery to USAID projects in more than 55 countries; led the Agency in establishing geospatial policies and standard practices; and equipped students from 290 universities in more than 60 countries with digital mapping skills. Learn more: http://ow.ly/tp1T50GTGpa

This video highlights the impacts of geographic data and analysis on USAID’s global programming. Since 2011, the USAID GeoCenter has applied a geographic app...

11/18/2021

USAID’s Development Innovation Ventures reflects on 10 years of funding breakthrough solutions to some of the world’s most intractable development challenges. See how these global innovators, entrepreneurs, and researchers tested ideas, built evidence, and scaled high impact, cost-effective solutions in DIV: A Decade of Turning Bright Ideas into Global Solutions. Learn more: usaid.gov/div #DIVUSAID

USAID’s Development Innovation Ventures reflects on 10 years of funding breakthrough solutions to some of the world’s most intractable development challenges. See how these global innovators, entrepreneurs, and researchers tested ideas, built evidence, and scaled high impact, cost-effective solutions in DIV: A Decade of Turning Bright Ideas into Global Solutions. Learn more: usaid.gov/div #DIVUSAID