ACDI/VOCA

We are beyond thrilled to announce that ACDI/VOCA has been named the #1 nonprofit workplace in the USA for organizations with 150-499 employees by Top Workplaces USA! 🏆 This recognition is especially meaningful as it’s based entirely on feedback from our amazing team and marks our first time participating in the program. While we’re incredibly honored, this award belongs to our dedicated and passionate staff who bring our mission to life every day. Read more about this exciting achievement and what it means for our team in the full press release: https://bit.ly/4dAYoFU

Last week’s happy hour hosted by ACDI/VOCA was a fantastic evening of building connections, celebrating successes, and strengthening collaboration! 🎉🌍 The event featured a presentation by representatives from the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT) on how small businesses can collaborate and engage with DFAT. Attendees also included representatives from U.S. Government agencies such as USAID, USDA, and the U.S. Department of Education, who networked with SBAIC members. It was a wonderful opportunity to foster meaningful connections and strengthen the international business community. Here’s to ongoing success through partnerships that empower small businesses and drive impactful international development! #Networking #Collaboration #SmallBusiness #ForeignAssistance #SBAIC #USAID #DFAT USAID Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade USDA

🔥💼 Hot job alert! We're #hiring a technical deputy chief of party for the upcoming Healthy Ocean, Protected Environment (HOPE) for a Resilient Community Activity in #Timor-Leste funded by #USAID. We're seeking candidates with a background in #biodiversity or a related field and eight years of progressively responsible experience managing and implementing donor-funded development projects.   Learn more and apply here: https://bit.ly/4gyQNdj

During the COVID-19 outbreak, the USAID-funded Karamoja Resiliency Support Unit (KRSU) noted that insecurity in Karamoja, Uganda increased due to government-mandated curfews. This emphasized the need for local and national governments to enhance their security presence and operations during such times. While curfews tend to limit movement, KRSU’s research highlighted how this can inadvertently create opportunities for criminal activity as attackers exploit limited nighttime movement. To learn more about the impact of conflict on communities, check out KRSU's research: https://bit.ly/4dCg43Q Feinstein International Center at Tufts University

🌿 Exciting News for Jamaica's Spice Farmers! 🌿 Local spice farmers are set to benefit from increased access to financing, thanks to the USDA's Food for Progress Jamaica Spices (JaSPICE) Project! This initiative aims to revitalize the turmeric, ginger, and pimento value chains, ensuring sustainable growth and productivity. The Local Umbrella Agreement for Tripartite Value Chain Financing was signed on November 23 and will facilitate collaboration between financial service providers, input suppliers, and large, registered organizations acting as anchors for members of their supply chain (farmers/producers). Learn more about this new initiative: https://bit.ly/49GNWw0

Last month, a group of Tajik input supply service providers attended the renowned UzAgroExpo 2024 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, with support from the USAID-funded Market Driven Rural Development Activity, which we proudly implement. The delegation discovered cutting-edge agricultural technologies, including advanced greenhouse systems, agrodrones, and sustainable practices, while also building valuable connections with regional and international suppliers. These innovations hold great promise for Tajikistan, offering solutions to improve productivity, resource efficiency, and agricultural value chains.

📹 Sharing this video from USAID featuring staff and project participants from our Feed the Future Kilimo Tija Activity in Tanzania. Discover how collaboration between the U.S. Government and the Government of Zanzibar has increased agricultural production and brought Zanzibar from a 90% import deficit to 80% self-sufficiency in just about 10 years! https://bit.ly/3P3i37e

🔥💼 Hot jobs alert! We're seeking multiple positions for an upcoming opportunity in #Bangladesh! This anticipated program will address the Sylhet region’s food security needs and potential for agriculture-driven development by developing nutrition-sensitive value chains and expanding access to high-quality agricultural services.  We're seeking candidates for the following positions: -Deputy Chief of Party -Finance and Compliance -Food Systems -Climate Change Adaptation -Gender and Social Inclusion -Youth and Entrepreneurship -Monitoring and Evaluation Learn more and apply here: https://bit.ly/4iGBVen

Kindly Listen and Repost to extend outreach to your fellow entrepreneurs. Welcome to the #RootstoFoods episode "Oceans of Opportunity - Unlocking the Potential of the Blue Economy." Our oceans cover more than 70% of the Earth's surface, yet their full economic potential remains largely untapped. From sustainable aquaculture to innovative financing and transformative partnerships, the blue economy offers opportunities to drive economic growth, combat climate change, and create livelihoods—all while protecting marine ecosystems. In this episode, we’ll unpack the practical steps needed to unlock these opportunities. We looked at challenges, innovative solutions, and real-world success stories that can inspire action across industries and communities. Join this fascinating conversation with our amazing speakers: Stewart Sarkozy-Banoczy, WEDG Managing Director/CEO (a.i.), World Ocean Council + Co-Founder, Ocean Lead, Okhtapus Sean Nazerali - Director for Innovative Financing, BIOFUND Mozambique  Fritz Neumeyer - Co-Founder and CEO, Oceans 2050 Many thanks to our colleague Luca Crudeli, Senior Director Blue Economy and Market Systems at ACDI/VOCA for his extensive support with the podcast and speakers' suggestions. And many thanks to our great team Mavis Amedegbe Geoffrey Chalmers Emmanuel Oware Margo Sullivan Jill Chow Carrie McCloud ACDI/VOCA AV Ventures LLC Tanager #expandingopportunitiesworldwide #cultivatinginclusivegrowth #fosteringlifechangingopportunities #blueeconomy #blueentrepreneurship #bluecapital #patientcapital #oceansofopportunity Listen here: Podbean: https://lnkd.in/eRnNGEc4 Spotify: https://lnkd.in/eCwHM7Zr   Apple Podcast: https://lnkd.in/eCVysTMZ

Last month, USAID through the Employment and Enterprise Development Activity (EEDA), which we proudly implement, co-hosted the International Investment Forum on “Prospects for the Development of Free Economic Zones (FEZs) in Tajikistan” in Kulob, Khatlon Region. Organized by the Ministry of Economic Development and Trade, the event brought together over 300 local and international entrepreneurs and investors to explore investment opportunities and foster partnerships in Tajikistan’s FEZs. With USAID’s support, the forum featured an EXPO exhibition showcasing products from Tajikistan's five FEZs and facilitated dialogue on expanding investments and introducing innovative technologies. 🌐 An incredible 11 agreements worth $49.8 million were signed, targeting industry, mining, and production development. USAID Mission Director John Riordan emphasized the importance of FEZs in creating jobs, attracting investments, and advancing green economic practices. 🌱 Together, we are driving economic growth and sustainable development in Tajikistan!