Read our latest newsletter and subscribe to stay informed about our work alongside local communities. In this issue, we share a new report on #AI for Climate and Development, the recently published DECA that highlights #Ghana ’s vibrant #FinTech startup sector, more about the Resilience #Innovation Competition in #Ethiopia, an assessment about USAID’s contributions to reductions in crime and violence prevention in #Mexico, and more. Read and subscribe below 👇
LINC
International Trade and Development
Washington, District of Columbia 2,447 followers
Strengthening local actors and systems.
About us
LINC is a mission-driven U.S. small business committed to supporting national stakeholders to lead their own development, which we believe increases development effectiveness and sustainability. Our commitment to localization is reflected in our mission: “working alongside local actors to create sustained change.” Our research, learning, and thought leadership have influenced USAID and other donor’s policies, and the projects we have implemented and the tools we have developed help the international development community better understand, engage, and empower national actors worldwide. The recipient of USAID’s “Small Business of the Year” award in 2017, our country-experience spans more than 30 countries in practice areas including monitoring evaluation, research, and learning (MERL); localization; collective action; capacity strengthening; and systems thinking. Learn more at linclocal.org
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http://www.linclocal.org
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- International Trade and Development
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- 11-50 employees
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- Washington, District of Columbia
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- Partnership
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- 2013
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- Organizational Development, Capacity Building, Strategy, Organizational Network Analysis, Training and Facilitation, Resilience, Program Management, Proposal Design and Development, and Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning
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Mark your calendars! The CSIS Global Food and Water Security Program is hosting an expert panel discussion on the relevance of resilience in global development and how USAID's Resilience Policy will contribute to greater impact and more efficient implementation of our collective programming. The event will take place July 30 at 2:30 PM EDT Featured Keynote is Mia Beers, USAID Deputy Assistant Administrator, Bureau of Resilience, Environment, and Food Security. Panelists Include: Beth Bechdol, Deputy Director-General, UN FAO Sheri-Nouane Duncan-Jones, Mission Director, USAID Somalia Jennifer Marron, Interim VP of Global Development Policy, Advocacy, and Learning, InterAction & CSIS Senior Associate (non-resident) This is your chance to hear directly from the experts shaping the future of global resilience. Don’t miss out on this dynamic conversation! Register Here: https://lnkd.in/enHpKA9t #Resilience #USAID #GlobalDevelopment #FoodSecurity #WaterSecurity #CSIS #PolicyUpdate #InternationalDevelopment #JoinTheConversation
Roadmap to Resilience: USAID's Updated Resilience Policy | CSIS Events
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Dear LinkedIn fam, We are thrilled to share that from July 15-17, 2024, the dedicated team at RLA gathered for our annual work planning retreat. This retreat provided us with a valuable opportunity to reflect on the achievements and challenges of our second year of RLA implementation, while also strategizing for our upcoming year three annual work plan. The retreat was a wonderful blend of reflection, relaxation, and productive collaboration across teams. It not only strengthened our bonds but also allowed us to strategize on how we can continue to be responsive to our partners’ needs and play an instrumental role in fostering learning and collaboration within the USAID Ethiopia Resilience Partner network. Looking forward to another year of growth, innovation, and collective success at RLA! #RLA #annualretreat #Teamwork #Reflection
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Great to see our own, Zoma Mesfin, MPH represent USAID Ethiopia Resilience Learning Activity at the Southern African Resilience Academy's Knowledge Exchange.
I'm excited to be representing the USAID Ethiopia Resilience Learning Activity at the Southern African Resilience Academy's Knowledge Exchange in Stellenbosch, South Africa, from July 9 to 11. Today I will be presenting talks titled 'Systems Mapping of Gendered Impacts from Conflict' and ‘Guiding Integrated Resilience Programming Through Learning’. These sessions will highlight RLA's expertise in resilience learning based in Ethiopia, offering valuable insights to a diverse audience.
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Read our latest newsletter and subscribe to stay informed about our work alongside local communities. In this issue, we share a new report on #AI for Climate and Development, the recently published DECA that highlights #Ghana ’s vibrant #FinTech startup sector, more about the Resilience #Innovation Competition in #Ethiopia, an assessment about USAID’s contributions to reductions in crime and violence prevention in #Mexico, and more. Read and subscribe below 👇
Newsletter January - June 2024
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In June, LEES completed the first training module for local organizations in #Zambia. This first module covered working with USAID and business development. As a closing event, LEES hosted a writing workshop designed to help organizations produce compelling capabilities statements and practice their marketing ‘elevator pitches’. The LEES team was happy to hear participants express how valuable and useful the module was and their satisfaction with the level of detail. It was also exciting to see how it helped participants reflect on how they can leverage the tools and strengths their organizations already have. As one participant put it: "I realized we do have a capabilities statement, but it is not structured in this matter. This session motivated me to structure it in a more visually engaging format that is more specific and highlights our strengths" Derrick Mwape, Cavendish University. The full cohort of 25 local organizations participated in this module. Stay tuned for details about the next one!
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Last week, the USAID PLR Local Evaluation and Evidence Support Effort launched in #Ghana. Applications are now open for Ghanaian organizations interested in USAID's procurement processes, evaluation and research methods, and strategic planning and systems strengthening. Learn more:
On June 28th, LINC officially launched the USAID Local Evaluation and Evidence Support (LEES) Effort in our second pilot country #Ghana! Key actors of Ghana’s evidence ecosystem participated and representatives from USAID Ghana provided an overview of working with USAID and the activities supporting their current development objectives. LEES is now looking for interested organizations to participate in a training on USAID’s procurement policies, evaluation and research methods, and strategic planning and systems strengthening. Applications are now open! (Apply here: https://lnkd.in/exEKQBQA) Following the training LEES will also work with a broad group of local actors to strengthen Ghana’s evidence ecosystem.
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Unleashing the power of Community Seed Banks (CBS) as seed producers! Acess to certified seeds remains one of the key constraints in agriculture in Ethiopia. The USAID Ethiopia Resilience Learning Activity and JaRco Consulting PLC hosted a peer-to-peer learning event with leading seed experts in Ethiopia to discuss the potential of working through #CSBs to alleviate some of the seed related challenges. Experts and #USAID Ethiopia implimemting partners discussed innovative and cost effective approaches to working with CSB to improve seed production, capacity strengthening, linkages to markets and commercialization etc. Want to learn more? Stay tuned for the soon to be finalized resources and guidance notes! You can also connect with RLA @Zoma Mesfin, MPH
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Let's #KeepLearning! This week, the USAID Ethiopia Resilience Learning Activity (RLA) hosted its quarterly meeting for learning and collaboration with USAID Ethiopia resilience implementing partners. During this gathering, the emphasis was on the importance of learning, collaboration, and #resilience in working towards food safety for all. In their remarks, RLA's Chief of Party, Bersabeh Beyene, and USAID EGR Office Director featured Feed the Future's 'Eat Safe: Evidence and Action Towards Safe, Nutritious Food' activity. Learn more:
A successful day of learning and sharing! #RLA just wrapped up an incredible day and a half of learning and collaboration (June 25th & 26th)! The event kicked off with opening remarks from both Bersabeh Beyene, RLA Chief of Party, and Ms. Amber Lily Kenny, USAID EGR Office Director. They both emphasized the critical importance of cross-activity learning in USAID’s work. Partners left feeling energized, reconnected, and brimming with insights on food safety and food systems. * Discussions delved into the critical link between food safety and broader development goals, empowering partners to strengthen their programs. * Partners collaboratively revised the USAID Resilience Learning Agenda, ensuring it remains a powerful tool for all. * Partners gained valuable insights into regional cluster efforts, fostering stronger collaboration across the board. * Fun and engaging trivia games challenged participants to explore the treasure trove of resources on the #RLA Portal. Want to learn more, stay tuned for the release of valuable USAID EatSafes resources! #USAID #EGR #CollectiveActionPlatform #FoodSecurity #Development
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#CollectiveAction in action! The USAID Ethiopia Resilience Learning Activity is hosting the Ethiopia Economic Growth and Resilience Quarterly Collective Action Platform Learning Meeting in #AddisAbaba. Check out this post from RLA's Director of Research and Learning to learn more. USAID Ethiopia
#happeningnow the USAID Ethiopia Resilience Learning Activity is currently hosting the USAID Ethiopia Economic Growth and Resilience Quarterly Collective Action Platform Learning Meeting at Hilton Addis Ababa. Breakout groups consisting of USAID Resilience Implementing Partners and USAID Ethiopia are actively discussing where they fit in the food system. This meeting provided space for EatSafe, to disseminate key lessons and research before their close-out.
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