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This is a channel that we use to keep members in the loop about the latest policy documents and developments. Our work in advocacy cuts across all areas of expertise and impacts all of our members.

Our Director of Government Affairs & Advocacy, Cynthia Smith, and our Advocacy Manager, Jenna Thoretz, post regular updates so our members are alerted to changes in the sector as they happen. We encourage everyone who joins Connect to become part of this community and to keep up to date with the information shared here. Posts to this community go live on our website, and you may wish to use the anonymous posting option if you have a question to ask here.

USAID Partner Direct Vetting

  • 1.  USAID Partner Direct Vetting

    Posted 08-05-2021 15:25

    On August 2, 2021, USAID launched its Direct Vetting (DV) Kick-Off by hosting a webinar. Here are the slides, as well as a recording of the presentation.

    If you are interested in being a part of this test and are working on a qualifying award in Yemen, Syria, Pakistan, or Iraq, please contact your corresponding Vetting Advisor by August 9th, 6 pm EDT. Contact information is below: 

     USAID will select DV test participants by August 16. The test itself will begin on August 23. 

    For more information about partner vetting overall, including definitions as well as processes and governance structure, please see Automated Directive Services (ADS) Chapter 319.



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    Cynthia Smith
    Director, Government Affairs and Advocacy
    Humentum
    cynthia.smith@humentum.org
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