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Federal Grants ExplainedHard to Believe Restructuring of USAID: What Happens Next?For this episode, I dive into the massive restructuring of USAID (United States Agency for International Development).
In just two weeks, the agency has gone from over 10,000 employees to about 611. It has been folded into the State Department, its website has disappeared save for a few archive pages, and masking tape has been used to cover its name on its DC headquarters.
Former Senator and now Secretary of State Marco Rubio has been appointed as the Acting Administrator and many of its grants are in question.
I’ll break down:
1. A brief history of USAID
2. Its original mission
3. The reasons be...2025-08-0743 min
東諧西讀EP365｜凍結USAID，川普與馬斯克究竟是明智或瘋狂：諧來無事，講講時事（202502下）歡迎收聽東諧西讀，這一集是二月時事的下集，我們討論的是美國政治。
川普委託馬斯克成立的新部門，以提升政府效率為目標，大力整頓各部會人事與財政，而本次討論的主題，是美國國際開發署（USAID），對台灣而言意義非凡，因為美援時期，資金就由USAID投入東亞，協助台灣與南韓整頓政經，形成今日格局。
究竟出於什麼原因，讓川普的新政府揚言裁撤USAID，如今該機關資金被凍結，又造成什麼樣的影響？歡迎跟我們ㄧ起聽下去。
以下補充USAID的背景：
第一部分：USAID 的誕生—冷戰下的戰略布局
要了解 USAID 為什麼成立，我們得先回到 1961 年，當時美國正處於冷戰高峰，美蘇兩大強權在全球爭奪影響力。美國政府認為，貧窮與經濟不穩定的國家更容易受到共產主義滲透，因此，美國希望透過經濟援助來扶植親美政權，對抗蘇聯的全球擴張。
這時，美國總統約翰·甘迺迪簽署了**《對外援助法》（Foreign Assistance Act, 1961），正式成立美國國際開發署（USAID），並將美國的對外發展計畫統整在這個機構之下。USAID 的核心目標不只是幫助發展中國家，而是希望透過經濟發展來鞏固美國的全球影響力**，讓受援國更傾向於民主體制和資本主義經濟。
USAID 的概念其實並非全新，在此之前，美國已經透過**《馬歇爾計畫》成功幫助歐洲國家重建。當時，美國提供巨額經濟援助，不僅讓歐洲走出二戰的破壞，也阻止了蘇聯勢力進一步擴張。這樣的經驗讓美國意識到，「經濟援助」是外交政策的強大工具**，既能促進全球經濟發展，又能擴展美國的影響力。
USAID 成立後，立即投入東南亞、拉美、非洲等地的發展計畫。例如在越戰期間，美國不僅軍事支援南越，USAID 也大舉投入農業與基礎建設，希望用經濟發展來阻擋共產主義擴張。這樣的發展模式持續至今，雖然冷戰結束，但 USAID 仍然是美國外交政策的重要組成部分。
此外，USAID 也深刻影響了亞洲的發展，其中台灣與韓國是最成功的案例之一。1951-1965 年間，台灣獲得 14 億美元 的 USAID 援助，用於土地改革、基礎建設、工業發展與教育等領域，成功推動經濟轉型，被譽為「台灣奇蹟」。這些援助奠定了台灣的現代經濟基礎，讓台灣得以在後來躍升為高科技產業的領先者。
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第二部分：USAID 的核心任務與全球影響
USAID 的援助計畫遍及全球，其主要工作可以分為幾大類：
1️⃣ 經濟發展與貿易：協助發展中國家改善基礎設施、推動創業與市場經濟。例如，USAID 曾幫助台灣推動進口替代工業化政策，促成經濟高速發展，也幫助多個拉美與東南亞國家建立基礎製造業。
2️⃣ 全球健康：USAID 在全球推動疫苗接種、艾滋病防治、婦幼健康等計畫，例如在非洲，USAID 主導的**總統防治愛滋病緊急救援計畫（PEPFAR）**幫助數千萬名患者獲得治療。但 2025 年初的資金凍結，讓這些計畫驟然中斷，直接影響全球 2,000 萬名患者的生命。
3️⃣ 教育與人力資本發展：提升基礎教育與職業訓練，特別關注女性與弱勢族群，例如支持中東、非洲的學校建設計畫，並資助數千名發展中國家學生赴美進修。
4️⃣ 民主與治理：支持法治、透明政府、公民社會建設。這方面的援助往往帶有美國的政治意圖，例如資助獨立媒體與 NGO 來監督政府，或透過法律改革計畫來推動美式民主價值觀。
5️⃣ 環境與氣候變遷：推動永續發展，幫助國家應對極端氣候。例如 USAID 資助了許多開發中國家的再生能源發展，但 2025 年的資金凍結也讓這些計畫面臨停擺。
6️⃣ 人道援助：這是 USAID 最受關注的部分，例如在烏克蘭戰爭、敘利亞內戰、非洲饑荒等危機中，USAID 都是主要的援助提供者。但如今，美國的援助全面凍結，導致大量難民與災區人民陷入生存危機。
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GovDiscovery AI Podcast with Mike ShanleyEp 23: USAID and Private Sector EngagementRandy Tift, Former USAID Chief A&A Policy Officer, joins Mike Shanley as co-host, along with guest Michael Metzler, Executive Director of USAID’s Private Sector Engagement (PSE) Hub. As the first formalized private sector engagement office, USAID is the longest running donor in the space. USAID’s influence continues to evolve, especially as more U.S. foreign assistance professionals are shifting their focus towards the local development of communities and engaging in the private sector space. With this shift comes the need for new policies and strategies necessary to streamline future projects and to support complex relationships between USAI...2024-04-251h 00Chief of Party to Chief of Party: Success in Your First 90 DaysEpisode 36 - The Integrity Imperative: Leading by Example in USAID ProjectsIn this insightful episode, explore the vital role integrity plays in leading a USAID-funded project. Discover how to instill an ethical culture, communicate values effectively, and navigate complex decisions. For chiefs of party, this conversation is more than informational; it’s inspirational, offering practical strategies for building a legacy of trust. Listen to unlock the potential for an ethical transformation in your team and project. How you lead matters, and integrity is the benchmark of lasting impact and success.*******Created exclusively for new and aspiring chiefs of party (COPs), this microcast was brought to you by...2024-04-2206 minChief of Party to Chief of Party: Success in Your First 90 DaysEpisode 35 - Igniting Change: Leading Innovation in USAID ProjectsThis episode is a must-listen for chiefs of party seeking to drive innovation in USAID-funded projects. Discover how to balance creativity with compliance, empower risk-taking, and leverage partnerships to catalyze transformative practices. Join us on a leadership journey to unlock potential, achieve excellence, and inspire a legacy that transcends project outcomes. Tune in to turn your vision into action and foster a spirit of possibility that will shape the future of international development and humanitarian assistance. Why listen? To ignite the change that will define your tenure and impact communities worldwide.*******Created exclusively for new...2024-04-2106 minChief of Party to Chief of Party: Success in Your First 90 DaysEpisode 33 - Off the Ledger: Understanding USAID’s Unallowable, Unallocable, and Unreasonable CostsIn this insightful episode, chiefs of party are equipped with the financial acumen to differentiate between unallowable, unallocable, and unreasonable costs in USAID-funded projects. This episode delivers not just knowledge, but a strategic mindset shift from mere spending to impactful investing. Understanding these distinctions is crucial for steering project funds toward the most effective use, ensuring that every dollar advances the mission and amplifies your impact. Get ready to transform your financial approach and unlock the full potential of your leadership.*******Created exclusively for new and aspiring chiefs of party (COPs), this microcast was brought...2024-04-2006 minUSAID’s Kitchen Sink: A Food Loss and Waste PodcastCan SmartLabels Help Us Reduce Waste? With Rishi Banerjee of the Consumer Brands AssociationOver one-third of the world’s food is lost or wasted, undermining efforts to end hunger and malnutrition while contributing 8 to 10 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. In low- and middle-income countries, over 40 percent of food loss occurs before a crop even makes it to market, whether due to inadequate storage, pests or microbes, spoilage, spillage in transport or otherwise. Eliminating food loss and waste (FLW) would provide enough food to feed two billion people, as well as reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Addressing FLW is critical to global food security, nutrition and climate change mitigation, with digital technology an...2024-04-1718 minChief of Party to Chief of Party: Success in Your First 90 DaysEpisode 25 - Engage to Empower: Co-Designing with USAID Communities"Engage to Empower: Co-Designing with USAID Communities" invites Chiefs of Party to a pivotal conversation on participatory approaches in USAID-funded projects. Donna Vincent Roa unpacks the transformative power of community engagement in decision-making, offering practical strategies for fostering collaboration and ownership. This episode is a treasure trove for leaders looking to merge donor objectives with local insights for sustainable outcomes. Listen for compelling examples and actionable advice to redefine success and influence your project’s legacy. Why listen? Empower your leadership with the community-centric tools that turn participation into the cornerstone of development and humanitarian assistance excellence.*******...2024-04-1105 minChief of Party to Chief of Party: Success in Your First 90 DaysEpisode 24 - Beneficiaries First: Human-Centered Design in Your USAID ProjectIn this episode, Donna Vincent Roa unlocks the transformative power of human-centered design in USAID-funded projects. Discover how placing beneficiaries at the heart of your project isn’t just thoughtful—it’s strategic. This episode is a masterclass in empathetic leadership, showcasing real-world examples where community collaboration results in sustainable success. Whether you’re a seasoned chief of party or new to the ecosystem, these insights will equip you to craft initiatives that resonate deeply with those you aim to uplift. Tune in to inspire a shift from metrics to empowerment and from the ordinary to the extraordinary in internat...2024-04-1004 minChief of Party to Chief of Party: Success in Your First 90 DaysEpisode 19 - Strategic Spending Mindset: Making Every USAID Dollar Count“Strategic Spending Mindset: Making Every USAID Dollar Count” delves into the strategic nuances of USAID project budgeting. Join Donna Vincent Roa to learn how to optimize every aspect of your project’s finances. This podcast is essential for chiefs of party who seek to turn USAID funding into lasting impacts. Mastering the allocation and management of funds is foundational to achieving your project’s goals and the broader development and humanitarian assistance mission.*******Created exclusively for new and aspiring chiefs of party (COPs), this microcast was brought to you by USAID's Partnerships Incubator, a $47M project...2024-04-0506 minChief of Party to Chief of Party: Success in Your First 90 DaysEpisode 18 - Navigating Uncertainty: Mastering Risk in Your USAID ProjectStep into the world of strategic foresight with “Navigating Uncertainty: Mastering Risk in Your USAID Project.” Donna Vincent Roa equips you with the insights and tactics to anticipate and mitigate risks in your USAID projects. This episode is essential for every chief of party seeking to convert challenges into opportunities for growth and innovation. Tune in to discover how to anchor your project’s success in the face of uncertainty—because mastering risk management is the cornerstone of transformative leadership.*******Created exclusively for new and aspiring chiefs of party (COPs), this microcast was brought to you by U...2024-04-0406 minChief of Party to Chief of Party: Success in Your First 90 DaysEpisode 14 - The Agile Leader: Infusing Startup Energy into USAID ProjectsStep into “The Agile Leader: Infusing Startup Energy into USAID Projects," a compelling narrative designed for new chiefs of party ready to embrace innovation. Dr. D. guides you through instilling a startup mentality and design thinking in your project, creating a resilient and adaptable culture. This episode is a treasure trove of actionable insights for leaders determined to drive change and achieve lasting impact. Listen and learn how to foster a dynamic environment that catalyzes creativity, inclusivity, groundbreaking development, and humanitarian assistance work. *******Created exclusively for new and aspiring chiefs of party (COPs), this microcast was...2024-04-0104 minChief of Party to Chief of Party: Success in Your First 90 DaysEpisode 6 - Strategies for a Transformative Start as a USAID Chief of PartyDive into the decisive first 90 days of a chief of party’s journey, unlocking strategies to deliver quick wins and foster trust in USAID-funded projects. This narrative offers a treasure trove of insights. It’s packed with actionable advice, empowering you to lead with vision, establish credibility, and inspire your team from the get-go. Tune in to transform challenges into a launchpad for success and drive meaningful change. Here is where the path to impactful leadership and a legacy of excellence begins.******Created exclusively for new and aspiring chiefs of party (COPs), this microcast was brou...2024-03-2306 minChief of Party to Chief of Party: Success in Your First 90 DaysEpisode 3 - Beyond Compliance: Leveraging USAID Relationships for Shared SuccessThe relationship you build with your COR or AOR is the bedrock upon which project success is built. This episode offers not only insights and strategies but also the inspiration to transform a bureaucratic necessity into a dynamic partnership. Tune in to become a chief of party who doesn’t just manage but leads with connection and collaboration at the forefront, especially with your key USAID contact.*******Created exclusively for new and aspiring chiefs of party (COPs), this microcast was brought to you by USAID's Partnerships Incubator, a $47M project led by Dr. Donna Vincent Ro...2024-03-2004 minChief of Party to Chief of Party: Success in Your First 90 DaysEpisode 2 - The Chiefs’ of Party Compass: Navigating USAID Systems for Effective LeadershipUSAID-funded project chiefs of party must expertly navigate the agency’s elaborate policies, procedures, and personnel to steer projects successfully. This podcast reveals insider tips for harnessing USAID systems－from immersing in ADS guidelines to collaborating with Agreement Officers, Contracting Officer’s Representatives, and Activity Managers. Take an inside look at how chiefs of party can master USAID’s bureaucratic waters and focus on high-impact leadership.*******Created exclusively for new and aspiring chiefs of party (COPs), this microcast was brought to you by USAID's Partnerships Incubator, a $47M project led by Dr. Donna Vincent Roa. With ove...2024-03-1905 minUSAID’s Kitchen Sink: A Food Loss and Waste PodcastReducing Household Food Waste with BudgEAT’s Adam FryOver one-third of the world’s food is lost or wasted, undermining efforts to end hunger and malnutrition while contributing 8 to 10 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. In low- and middle-income countries, over 40 percent of food loss occurs before a crop even makes it to market, whether due to inadequate storage, pests or microbes, spoilage, spillage in transport or otherwise. Eliminating food loss and waste (FLW) would provide enough food to feed two billion people, as well as reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Addressing FLW is critical to global food security, nutrition and climate change mitigation, with technology and the re...2024-03-0715 minUSAID’s Kitchen Sink: A Food Loss and Waste PodcastUpcycling and Sustainability with Kendra Stallings of NovozymesOver one-third of the world’s food is lost or wasted, undermining efforts to end hunger and malnutrition while contributing 8 to 10 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. In low- and middle-income countries, over 40 percent of food loss occurs before a crop even makes it to market, whether due to inadequate storage, pests or microbes, spoilage, spillage in transport or otherwise. Eliminating food loss and waste (FLW) would provide enough food to feed two billion people, as well as reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Addressing FLW is critical to global food security, nutrition and climate change mitigation, with innovations in upcycling pl...2024-02-2118 min
GovDiscovery AI Podcast with Mike ShanleyEp 19: USAID, AI & Innovation: A Conversation with USAID Chief Innovation OfficersMohamed Abdel-Kader, Chief Innovation Officer at USAID and Alexis Bonnell, Former Chief Innovation Officer at USAID, discussed the impact of AI and other machine learning tools. They explored the balance between the risks and rewards associated with these tools, reaching a consensus that AI can revolutionize USAID's impact when appropriately developed and utilized. The discussion emphasized the importance of developing AI to benefit all countries where USAID is active, not just English-speaking nations. Recognizing the rapid advancement of machine learning, the speakers stressed the need for precision and thoughtfulness in posing questions to AI, given its evolving...2024-02-1359 minUSAID’s Kitchen Sink: A Food Loss and Waste PodcastPrivate Sector Partnership to Reduce FLW with Kentaste’s Joanne Muchai MurungaOur latest episode is with Joanne Muchai Murunga, the Chief Operating Officer at Kentaste, a leading producer of coconut products in Kenya. Kentaste supports economic development by connecting rural farmers to an international supply chain. Moreover, Kentaste has a focus on women’s empowerment, with women representing over 50% of their senior management. Kentaste is a recent awardee through the USAID Feed the Future Food Loss and Waste Partnership Facility. The FLWPartnership Facility provides catalytic co-investment to MSMEs in LMICs to scale innovations that reduce FLW with a focus on nutritious value chains. In this episode, Joanne and I discuss ho...2024-01-2425 min
GovDiscovery AI Podcast with Mike ShanleyEp 18: USAID, Global Health, and PEPFARToday, panelists, Ashley Frost and James Maloney, Deputy Directors, Office of HIV/AIDS USAID, discussed USAID’s localization initiative, locally-led development, and the importance of diversified local partners. They discuss USAID’s Global Health work, how USAID supported PEPFAR and the successes it has enjoyed, including statistics of lives saved and changed. James Maloney and Ashley Frost share the new PEPFAR five-year strategy, the USAID Approach to HIV and Optimized Programming (AHOP). AHOP is a framework for USAID to employ assets through efficient, measured, and simplified programmatic approaches to ensure resilient and country-led approaches to the H...2024-01-2231 minUSAID’s Kitchen Sink: A Food Loss and Waste PodcastFood Waste Prevention and Measurement with Leanpath’s Andrew ShakmanOur latest episode is with Andrew Shakman, CEO of Leanpath, an industry leading food waste prevention platform. Together, we discuss the importance of food waste prevention, the need for improved and affordable measurement methods, and how to change kitchen culture to drive companies and consumers to recognize the value of food. Over one-third of the world’s food is lost or wasted, undermining efforts to end hunger and malnutrition while contributing 8 to 10 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. In low- and middle-income countries, over 40 percent of food loss occurs before a crop even makes it to market, whe...2023-12-2124 minUSAID’s Kitchen Sink: A Food Loss and Waste PodcastCold Chain Innovation with EverCase’s Chris SomogyiOur latest episode is with Chris Somogyi, CEO of EverCase, a novel technology to reduce FLW by improving cold chain technology. Together, we discuss the challenges and opportunities in climate-smart cold chain and how to catalyze innovation and new technologies to reduce FLW.Over one-third of the world’s food is lost or wasted, undermining efforts to end hunger and malnutrition while contributing 8 to 10 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. In low- and middle-income countries, over 40 percent of food loss occurs before a crop even makes it to market, whether due to inadequate storage, pests or microbes, sp...2023-11-2915 min
The Power Shift: Decolonising DevelopmentUSAID’s localization agenda: money, power and partnerships. Sarah Rose interviewed.In this week’s episode, Sarah Rose introduces us to USAID’s approach to localisation as one of the biggest funding partners amongst bilateral donors. Sarah emphasises the importance of gathering the entire global development community in order to rethink roles and reform practices for localisation to be effective.Sarah talks us through USAID’s journey towards localisation, their time-bound measurable goals, and how to integrate localisation into every aspect of USAID’s work portfolio. USAID is working to tackle barriers to funding, by integrating multiple languages, reducing reporting burdens and risk assessment requirements. We talk abou...2023-11-0136 minUSAID’s Kitchen Sink: A Food Loss and Waste PodcastOpportunities in Climate-Smart Cold Chain with GCCA’s Amanda BrondyOur latest episode is with Amanda Brondy, Vice President of International Projects at the Global Cold Chain Alliance (GCCA). Together, we discuss how the work of GCCA contributes to FLW reduction, the importance of investing in climate-smart cold chain in emerging countries, and the opportunities for collaboration between cold chain companies and food banks to reduce FLW.Over one-third of the world’s food is lost or wasted, undermining efforts to end hunger and malnutrition while contributing 8 to 10 percent of global greenhouse gas emissions. In low- and middle-income countries, over 40 percent of food loss occurs before a cr...2023-10-2515 minUSAID’s Kitchen Sink: A Food Loss and Waste PodcastThe Economic Case for FLW with FAO’s Maximo ToreroAs we celebrate the fourth International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste today, it is important to highlight the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) theme “Reducing Food Loss and Waste: Taking Action to Transform Agrifood Systems.” Today’s special episode of the USAID Kitchen Sink FLW Podcast explores the economic case for FLW: what are the economic impacts, what are the trade-offs, and how can we achieve the economic benefits of reducing FLW. In this episode, FAO Chief Economist Maximo Torero Cullen is interviewed by USAID Senior Science Advisor and FLW Co-Lead Ahmed Kablan. Together, we discuss the ar...2023-09-2921 minUSAID’s Kitchen Sink: A Food Loss and Waste PodcastCelebrating FLW Month with ReFED’s Dana GundersThis month, USAID is hosting a Food Loss and Waste Theme Month on Agrilinks to recognize the fourth International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste (FLW) and elevate the global conversation on FLW. To celebrate FLW Month, the USAID Kitchen Sink Podcast is publishing two special episodes in September. Our first episode is with Dana Gunders, Executive Director of ReFED, a unique organization with a large network collaborating across the food system to reduce FLW. Dana provides a “pulse check” on what is happening in the domestic FLW space and the role that ReFED plays. Together, we disc...2023-09-2017 minUSAID’s Kitchen Sink: A Food Loss and Waste PodcastValue Addition at Source with Mandla NkomoIn this month’s episode of the USAID Kitchen Sink Food Loss and Waste Podcast, Anesu Mawire, Project Development Specialist in the Regional Economic Growth Office and Feed the Future Coordinator for USAID South Africa, speaks with Mandla Nkomo, Chief Growth Officer at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture’s Central Africa Hub. Anesu and Mandla discuss value addition at source and how this practice can reduce food loss and waste. Food is often produced at far distances from where it is consumed, so processing it where it is produced, or “at source,” can help protect the safety and quality...2023-08-2320 minUSAID’s Kitchen Sink: A Food Loss and Waste PodcastFood Loss and Waste and Methane Emissions with Eleni MichalopoulouAs the UN Food Systems Summit Stocktaking Moment concludes in Rome, we must continue to shine a light on the problem of food loss and waste (FLW) that strains our food systems and our climate. As the world faces the two interconnected crises of a changing climate and food insecurity, one-third of the global food supply is wasted or lost, severely hampering our efforts to end hunger, fight malnutrition, and mitigate climate change. Rotting food also emits methane – a powerful greenhouse gas with 84 times the warming potential of carbon dioxide over a 20-year period. As a result, FLW contributes ap...2023-07-2618 min
GovDiscovery AI Podcast with Mike ShanleyEp 9: USAID COVID 19 Task Force (Sept 2021) Recorded: September 14, 2021 Join us for a virtual conversation with USAID's COVID Task Force. We look forward to hosting this event with their team to update the USAID partner community on their important work. This is also a great opportunity for new USAID partners to learn more about this crucial initiative. Learn more about USAID's COVID response here: https://www.usaid.gov/coronavirus Panelist Bios: Shanda Steimer, Director, Center for Nutrition at USAID Shanda Steimer is a career member of the United States Foreign Service with more than 20 years of development experience. Ms. Steimer has worked fo...2023-07-171h 01
GovDiscovery AI Podcast with Mike ShanleyEp 8: What's new in Higher Education Programming at USAIDRecorded: April 12, 2022 Websites: Konektid International: www.konektid.com AidKonekt Data: https://www.aidkonekt.com/usaid-biz-dev 2023-07-1748 min
GovDiscovery AI Podcast with Mike ShanleyEp 7: What's next for USAID under the Biden Administration: A conversation with former Senior USAID Staff Join our conversation with Randy Tift, former USAID Chief A&A Policy Officer, and Chuck Pope, former USAID Senior Regional Advisor for the Middle East and A&A Strategy Lead on the COVID-19 Task Force, on what's next for USAID. We will hear their thoughts on recent USAID trends and what to expect in the coming months and years from the Agency. Topics will include Ukraine, COVID funding, New Partnerships Initiative, localization, and much more. Panelist Bios: Randy Tift Prior to rejoining USAID in October 2017, J. Randall (Randy) Tift served on the US Congressional staff and in field-based operations i...2023-07-171h 02