Guidance & Requirements

Under the Global Development Alliance (GDA) Annual Program Statement (APS), private sector entities are eligible to submit an application via an Expression of Interest (EOI). The EOI must be written and submitted by the private sector partner. The EOI needs to convey the following:

1. A brief summary of the discussions the private sector entity has had with USAID with regard to the prospective GDA.
2. The issue(s), challenge(s), or opportunity(ies) the private sector entity is seeking to address, including the core business interests and objectives which motivate the private sector entity to address the issue, challenge or opportunity in question.
3. The specific outcomes and results the approach seeks to achieve and what would constitute “success.”
4. The market-based, market-oriented or market-informed approach the private sector entity seeks to take in addressing the issue, challenge or opportunity. This should include a description of the proposed roles and responsibilities of the partners, including the private sector entity, USAID, and any other partners deemed critical to the success of the GDA. The description of the approach, roles and responsibilities should also note the potential value proposition that collaboration with USAID offers to the private sector.
5. An overview of the resources the private sector entity will contribute to the proposed GDA, how those resources would be applied to the implementation of the GDA, and the outcomes and results expected as a consequence of contributing, investing or applying those resources. (Note: the value of these resources should exceed the level of resources being requested from USAID).
6. An overview of the resources the private sector entity is expecting USAID to contribute to the proposed GDA, which entities would receive those resources, how those resources would be applied to the implementation of the GDA, and the outcomes and results expected as a consequence of contributing, investing or applying those resources.