Special notice for haitian organizations and businesses. local solutions conference: how to do business with usaid

Funding Opportunity Number: SOL-521-14-000027 Opportunity Category: DiscretionaryFunding Instrument Type: OtherCategory of Funding Activity: Other (see text field entitled "Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity" for clarification)CFDA Number: Eligible Applicants Others (see text field entitled "Additional Information on Eligibility" for clarification)Agency Name: USAIDClosing Date: Nov 17, 2014Award Ceiling: $0Expected Number of Awards: Creation Date: Nov 04, 2014Funding Opportunity 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 ?How to Do Business with USAID in Haiti.? 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 desi...
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