OpportunityTitle: SPECIAL NOTICE FOR HAITIAN ORGANIZATIONS AND BUSINESSES. LOCAL SOLUTIONS CONFERENCE: HOW TO DO BUSINESS WITH USAID
CategoryExplanation: SPECIAL NOTICE FOR HAITIAN ORGANIZATIONS AND BUSINESSES. LOCAL SOLUTIONS CONFERENCE: HOW TO DO BUSINESS WITH USAID
AdditionalInformationOnEligibility: Haitian Organizations and Businesses
Description: SPECIAL NOTICE for HAITIAN ORGANIZATIONS and BUSINESSES LOCAL SOLUTIONS CONFERENCE USAID/Haiti will host a Local Solutions Conference on November 20 and 21, 2014 in Cap Haitien and invites local development partners (NGOs, civil society organizations, and Haitian businesses) to learn more about &#147;How to Do Business with USAID in Haiti.&#148; Why does USAID/Haiti want to work with local organizations?: Local organizations are well-positioned to address key development challenges in innovative ways through their first-hand knowledge of the Haitian economy. USAID strongly believes that a key to sustainable development lies in strengthening the capacity of local organizations. USAID highly encourages the participation of groups represented by or representing the rights of vulnerable people, including women, youth, Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT), and persons with disabilities. USAID/Haiti Local Solutions Conference is designed to assist prospective bidders in successfully competing on future USAID activities. The Schedule is as follows: NOVEMBER 20, 2014: DAY 1, SESSION 1: FOR HAITIAN CIVIL SOCIETY ORGANIZATIONS AND NGOs 8am &#150; 9am: Registration 9am &#150; 10am: How to Do Business with USAID 10am &#150; 12pm: Local Solutions Annual Program Statement and Request for Applications Kombit Project DAY 1, SESSION 2: FOR HAITIAN BUSINESSES 1pm &#150; 2pm: Registration 2pm &#150; 3pm: How to Do Business with USAID 3pm &#150; 5pm: Public Private Partnerships Presentation NOVEMBER 21, 2014: DAY 2, SESSION 1: FOR HAITIAN BUSINESSES 8am &#150; 9am: Registration 9am &#150; 10am: How to Do Business with USAID FOR HAITIAN CONSTRUCTION FIRMS 10am &#150; 12pm: Stand Alone Road Activity Logistics: The Conference will be held H&#244;tel du Roi Christophe at Rue 24, Cap-Haitien, Haiti. The Conference is free but participants must cover all personal costs of attending. Coffee and refreshments will be provided to all participants. Participation is limited to one individual per organization and USAID reserves the right to limit participation based on space availability. To register for the Conference, please go to: http://bit.do/localsolutionscap-haitien If you have any questions regarding logistics, please email: LocalSolutionsHaiti@usaid.gov. Register now! Conference space is limited and requests must be received by November 17th. Only individuals who register by the end date will be permitted to attend the event. Important to note: USAID has limited funding opportunities and only the most successful applications will be considered in future solicitations. To review current opportunities, please visit: www.grants.gov and www.fbo.gov.
GrantorContactEmailDescription: amcquade@usaid.gov
GrantorContactText: Amy McQuade &lt;br/&gt;A and A Specialist &lt;br/&gt;Phone 50922298917