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Excited to share some key takeaways from our 8th #StakeholdersMeeting, where Armenia’s civil society organizations (CSOs) took a deep dive into the draft 2025 social protection budget! 💼   Engaging presentations by Susanna Yeghiazaryan and Karine Harutyunyan sparked dynamic conversations around crucial issues such as budget shifts in the social protection sector, the growing importance of non-financial indicators in budget analysis, and how CSOs can actively shape public finance decisions.   With the co-facilitation of MOLSA Secretary General Samvel Muradyan, CSO representatives also explored MOLSA’s innovative triage system for emergency situations and reviewed the evaluation results of the domestic violence prevention budget program. These collaborative discussions are driving changes in public financial management and social protection strategies.    A special shoutout to our MOLSA colleagues Eline Santrosyan, Sophie Bostanchyan, and Garnik Nalbandyan for their invaluable contributions!   🚀Looking forward to building on this momentum in future sessions—stay tuned!   #PublicFinanceManagement #CivilSociety #StakeholderEngagement #BudgetProcess #SocialProtection #MOLSA #PFM

We celebrated the official launch of the USAID/Rwanda Boneza Ubucuruzi Activity (Trade Facilitation Activity) yesterday in Kigali. It was a wonderful, energetic event with participants from several Government of Rwanda Agencies, including our sponsoring agencies the Ministry for Trade and Industry and the Rwanda Revenue Authority; From USAID (thank you Mission Director Keisha Effiom!), the Rwanda Private Sector, who demonstrated their eagerness for this project's activities, and IBI - A URC Company Vice President Rebecca Lamberton. This four-year project is in the capable hands of Chief of Party Jackie Zizane. We look forward to supporting Rwanda's economic growth and prosperity through Boneza Ubucuruzi!

I’m thrilled to announce an important new chapter for IBI. Over the past four years, we’ve experienced remarkable growth, facing the challenges that come with rapid expansion. Now, by integrating with URC, a global leader in healthcare quality improvement, we can continue on this growth trajectory while leveraging their advanced systems and resources—without the need for significant additional investments. Together, IBI and URC will bring a stronger, more comprehensive range of expertise and technical capabilities to our clients, including USAID and other donors. This partnership allows us to expand our service offerings and continue our mission of delivering science-driven, scalable solutions tailored to local needs. We’re excited about what this means for the future of IBI and the impact we can make.   Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eND8ucjW   #URCIsMe #acquisition #internationaldevelopment URC Earl Gast

URC today announced the acquisition of IBI, a leading provider of international development consulting services, expanding URC’s breadth of management and leadership development expertise supporting national and local governments, communities, and the private sector. IBI specializes in three practice areas: economic growth and governance; monitoring, evaluation, and learning (MEL); and stabilization and crisis response. The company’s experience ranges from running MEL platforms for USAID missions to providing technical assistance to an array of institutions in Liberia. “Today marks an exciting step forward for our companies, our people, and those we serve,” said Earl Gast, URC president. “Connecting URC and IBI strengthens our ability to provide a wider range of integrated solutions for clients working to address some of the world’s greatest development challenges.” Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e4pJr8qv IBI - International Business Initiatives #URCisMe

Exciting News! September 4 marked the official launch of the "Somos Ciudad" initiative in Guatemala, a groundbreaking project implemented by IBI, dedicated to building safer, more resilient communities across the country. Funded by USAID and in partnership with local government authorities, municipalities, and social organizations, "Somos Ciudad" aims to enhance public safety in Guatemala City, Villa Nueva, Escuintla, Puerto Barrios, Quetzaltenango, and Antigua Guatemala. By integrating innovative technologies and fostering collaboration among governments, businesses, and civil society, this initiative is designed to drive impactful change. Key project objectives include the implementation of violence prevention programs, the promotion of youth engagement in community development, and the use of advanced tools to improve public safety. The launch event also featured the signing of a “Commitment Manifesto” by key leaders of Guatemala´s central government, municipalities and USAID, reaffirming their dedication to a safer, stronger Guatemala.   "Somos Ciudad" will bring together diverse sectors of Guatemalan society. Cultural activities at the launch, including music by Rebeca Lane and Audry Funk with Guatemalan youth, and a graffiti mural an artistic tool to promote peaceful communities, highlighted the importance of community cohesion and youth involvement in creating a safer, more vibrant future for all. This marks the start of many efforts to revitalize communities in Guatemala and create a lasting legacy of safety and hope. 

Today, our Chief of party Jackie Zizane , Mrs. Rebecca Lamberton (Mann), the Vice President of IBI - International Business Initiatives in charge of Business Development, Paul Ruhamya the COR & DCOP Jackline Murekatete paid a courtesy visit to Antoine Kajangwe the newly appointed Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MINICOM). The conversation focused on strengthening our cooperation and support towards Institutional coordination to address key issues that hinder cross-border trade. The discussion also extended to our planned project launch, scheduled to take place next week Wednesday.

This solicitation has been updated with further details. Please visit here for more information: https://lnkd.in/eBksuPcU #Armenia #PFM #USAID

Our USAID Smart Cities team just completed three productive days working with the Pto Barrios municipal team. Juntos hacemos más y mejor.

ICGFM proudly welcomes IBI - International Business Initiatives as a Supporting Sponsor of the 2024 International Conference in Washington, DC, USA, September 30-October 4. To learn more about ICGFM's International Conference, visit here: https://lnkd.in/gcRH6m6F #pfm

The USAID/Armenia Public Finance Management (PFM) Activity is soliciting proposals for strategic communications support. Please visit our website for more information: https://lnkd.in/eBksuPcU #armenia #PFM #USAID