Assessment of USAID/PEPFAR’s Economic Strengthening Programs in Ethiopia: August 2010 – October 2010

  • Partner: Livelihoods and Food Security Technical Assistance (LIFT) / United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
  • Publication Type: Report
  • Date: April 2011

This paper presents an assessment conducted by the Livelihoods and Food Security Technical Assistance (LIFT) project of USAID Ethiopia’s economic strengthening (ES) activities within the office’s HIV/AIDS portfolio. This report contains the assessment findings together with recommendations for USAID/PEPFAR Ethiopia to support program activities. The goal of this assessment was to help mitigate the impacts of HIV/AIDS in Ethiopia by improving the quality and impact of ES interventions.

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Assessment of PEPFAR Economic Strengthening Programming for PLHIV and OVC in Swaziland

  • Partner: Livelihoods and Food Security Technical Assistance (LIFT), United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
  • Publication Type: Report
  • Date: March 2011

This assessment evaluated the potential of PEPFAR‘s Economic Strengthening programs in Swaziland to improve the well-being of People Living with HIV/AIDS, Orphans and Vulnerable Children and their caregivers, and identify new program opportunities and technical assistance options for strengthening existing programs.

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Marketlinks Speakers Corner #32: Value Chains for Vulnerable Populations

  • Partner: United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
  • Publication Type: Online Discussion Transcript
  • Date: April 2009

This summary presents highlights of a three-day online discussion that explored how value chain development programs can effectively involve vulnerable populations, respond to crisis, and tailor their strategy to particular situation and populations.

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