The Fundamental Role of Science and Technology in International Development An Imperative for the U.S. Agency for International Development (2006) / Chapter Skim
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5 USAID'S Coordination with Other U.S. Government Departments and Agencies
5 USAID'S Coordination with Other U.S. Government Departments and Agencies
Pages 93-102
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The chapter does not address coordination of USAID programs with those of other donors, international organizations, NGOs, multinational companies, or other organizations interested in foreign assistance. Such broader coordination is an important and complicated issue that is particularly significant in helping to ensure wise use of limited international resources.
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contributions to international organizations that have many programs in developing countries. Of special relevance to this study are the interests of the Department of State's Office of Oceans and International Environmental and Scientific Affairs (OES)
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Examples include: · Adult AIDS Clinical Trials Group -- a net work on clinical sites that investigates therapeutic interventions for HIV/AIDS infection and its complications in adults. · International Collaborations in Infectious Disease Research -- to promote interaction between U.S.
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In any event, with many departments and agencies involved -- let alone other governments, international organizations, and NGOs -- coordination is critical; and USAID is usually the coordination point for the U.S. government.
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The USAID mission knows nothing about this academy nor was the mission consulted on the design of the program even though the mission has a major interest in agricultural research. SOURCE: Unpublished report of the NRC Committee on Science and Technology in Foreign Assistance on field visit to Bangladesh, January 2005.
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3. Clarify the division of responsibilities for supporting research relevant to international development supported by USAID and by other U.S.
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99 Health Outcomes Improved Special on and scale and at health program (major) fund donors Research Field approaches agencies WHO systems PEPFAR for Evaluation Strengthening Global national Monitor Local USAID Bilateral Implementation Adaptation effectiveness modify Landscape medical existing and Global trials research of organizations donors development companies Applied products USAID New Adaptation Field Bilateral research Product Consumer supply the Research/Development/ Modification in Pharmaceutical Local USAID of Research NIH research Role companies International foundations Basic Pharmaceutical Local organizations of of CDC Outcomes: Setting disease donors surveillance of Knowledge agencies Assessment/ Gaps (major)
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to take advantage of USAID's many years of experience in promoting international development in the countries where the MCC has decided to initiate programs. The USAID Administrator, as a member of the MCC board, should ensure that the board and staff involve USAID specialists in consultations with recipient governments and in reviews of proposals by these governments.
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We want to preserve and expand USAID funding; you do things we cannot do that are essential to the fight against poverty .
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