USAID Awards National Capacity Development Program in Iraq
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August 24, 2006
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has awarded the cooperative agreement for the Iraq National Capacity Development Program (NCD) to Management Systems International, Inc. (MSI), a Washington, D.C. based consulting firm. NCD is a two year, plus one option year program valued up to $165 million.
The objective of the NCD Program is to assist the Government of Iraq (GOI) in improving the effectiveness of its operations, management, and policy formulation process, thereby strengthening the capabilities of its national-level institutions. The program will achieve this by:
- Providing short-term, immediate support to the GOI for key priorities
- Executing medium-term activities to improve and standardize public administration systems
- Revitalizing GOI training centers
The expected long-term result is a civil service shaped by an institutionalized, sustainable training system that provides leadership and modern management through Iraqi public institutions.
MSI is a significant participant in the worldwide movement to promote democracy and good governance and is a leading practitioner of innovative approaches for enhancing participation and transparency both inside and outside government. The firm has helped a wide range of organizations around the world shape and implement activities aimed at deepening and consolidating democratic governance.
For more information on USAID's programs in Iraq, please visit www.usaid.gov/iraq/.
The U.S. Agency for International Development has provided economic and humanitarian assistance worldwide for more than 40 years.
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