USAID: UPCOMING EVENTS

Localization: The Road Ahead for USAID’s Localization Efforts
On August 17, join the Society for International Development (SID-US) for a discussion of progress made to date in USAID’s localization efforts and actions that would further advance localization. Speakers will address success stories of developing sustainable solutions that benefit communities and share insights on strategies for centering localization efforts in local communities. Register here.

How to Work with USAID 101
On August 29, join USAID’s Industry Liaison Team at 10:30 a.m. ET on LinkedIn for an audio event. We will share tips and resources that will help your organization partner with the Agency — such as how to find funding opportunities, requirements to be a USAID partner and more! Details for the event are available here.

USAID and Democracy, Human Rights, and Governance Strategy Update
On September 5, join AidKonekt and USAID for an update on USAID’s Democracy, Human Rights, and Governance Strategy. Panelists will dive into how localization and the A&A strategy affects democracy, human rights, and governance. Register here.

USAID’s Local Capacity Strengthening Policy Learning and Feedback Forum
We are excited to invite you to the Local Capacity Strengthening Policy Learning and Feedback Forum, taking place virtually over six days between October 10 and October 19. Local actors, global stakeholders, and USAID staff are invited to share ideas and help guide future policy implementation. There will be sector-specific sessions such as Education; Global Health; Democracy, Human Rights, and Governance; and Resilience and Food Security as well as opportunities to share candid feedback during local listening sessions. Check out the schedule and register today.

 

Strengthening Collaboration to Maximize Development Impact

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Join World Bank President Ajay Banga and Interamerican Development Bank (IDB) President Ilan Goldfajn for an insightful discussion about strategic and collaborative approaches in a world faced with complex challenges. 

Strengthening Collaboration to Maximize Development Impact

Thursday, August 31
10:00-10:30 am EDT (local time)

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Indigenous Youth on Cultural Identity and a Livable Planet

This year, the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples recognizes the efforts of Indigenous Youth to support sustainable development, along with their pursuit of justice and preservation of their culture and traditions. The World Bank interviewed Indigenous Youth leaders from Africa, Asia, and Latin America to hear their stories and deepen our understanding of their strategies.  While each have experienced unique circumstances, they face similar challenges that put at risk their capacity to sustain their peoples’ significant contributions to conserving the world’s rich cultural and biological diversity.

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World Water Week 2023

World Water Week 2023 is focused on innovation at a time of unprecedented challenges.

August 20-24, 2023
Online and Stockholm, Sweden

world-water-week2023-780 The theme, Seeds of Change: Innovative Solutions for a Water-Wise World, invites a rethink of how water is managed, and urges consideration of the ideas, innovations, and governance systems that are needed in an increasingly unstable and water scarce world.

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Deliver the future: Catalyzing opportunities for women, children and adolescents