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A A Message from USADF Leadership 1 Development Model 2–3
Strategic Priority 1:
Achieving Transformative Impact
High Impact
Programs 4 Enterprise Growth and Development 5 Sector Summary 6
Our Sectors
Agriculture and Food Security 7 Off-Grid Energy Solutions 8 Entrepreneurship and Job Training 9
USADF Five-Year Program Highlights 10–13 Strategic Priority 2:
Strengthening African Implementing Partners Impact
Through African Institutions 14
A A Mandate to Grow African Development Institutions 15
Creating Pathways to Prosperity for Underserved Communities in Africa The United States African Development Foundation (USADF) is a a a a model for doing development differently Our foreign assistance in in in Africa is is an an investment in in in local economic development for for peace and and security today and and prosperous U S trading partners tomorrow USADF invests directly in in in African grassroots enterprises and entrepreneurs providing seed capital and local technical assistance We create pathways to prosperity by promoting community- driven economic development that improves lives and livelihoods of people across Africa Strategic Priority 3:
Expanding Innovative Partnerships Impact
Through Africa Country Partnerships Interagency Partnerships Private Sector Partnerships Country Partnerships for Greater Impact: Benin Nigeria Uganda Interagency Partnerships for Greater Impact: Niger 16 17 17 18 19 20 21
Who Do We Reach
Poor and Vulnerable Populations
• Smallholder farmers • Women
• Youth
• Refugees and internally displaced persons • Conflict-affected communities How Do We Invest
Growth Grants and Capacity Building
• Invest
directly in in local enterprises providing seed capital and technical support • Award grants of of a a a a maximum of of $250 000 to African-owned African-led enterprises • Fund 100% African local implementing partners providing oversight and expertise in in 20 countries
• Create partnerships with African host governments private foundations and other U S government agencies to extend the reach and impact of USADF programs across Africa Where Do We Invest
Fragile States and Frontier Markets
• USADF’s agile development model allows us to quickly award grants in conflict and post-conflict areas
• USADF extends the reach of traditional foreign assistance by working with underserved communities • USADF invests in in projects and programs throughout the Greater Horn of Africa Sahel and Great Lakes regions Sahel Greater Horn of Africa Great Lakes Private Sector Partnerships for Greater Impact: Citi Program Focus 22 Focusing on the Future 23 USADF by the Numbers 24–26 Board of Directors/USADF Leadership 27