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We’re proud to partner with the U.S. Global Leadership Coalition (USGLC) to celebrate bipartisan champions of America’s global leadership at the annual#USGLCTribute on December 5! Let’s build a better world and a stronger America. James (Jim) Boomgard Tine Knott Tony Barclay

In collaboration with FT Longitude, our latest report explores what is required to establish robust, transparent, and credible voluntary carbon market systems capable of attracting international finance. Unlocking the Potential of Carbon Markets highlights success stories from developing countries—including Colombia, Ghana, Bhutan, and Thailand—and showcases actionable strategies for implementation. Download the report here: https://lnkd.in/dEbd9e6D

🌍 Unlocking Investment Opportunities in Malawi The first-ever Malawi-EU Investment Forum was held in Lilongwe, launched by President Lazarus Chakwera. Over three days, national institutions, EU businesses, and development partners explored strategies to attract EU investments and improve Malawi's business environment. The forum highlighted the #EuropeanUnion's commitment to Malawi, with over EUR 1 billion in investments under the Global Gateway Initiative, focusing on agriculture, energy, and tourism. DAI, through the Wala Malawi Programme, supports reforms and private-sector investment to diversify Malawi's energy sector, aligned with the National Energy Policy's goal of increasing renewable energy generation to boost electricity access from 18% to 30% by 2030. Our colleague, energy expert Francis Masawi, presented on Malawi’s green energy export potential to the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP). He emphasized how participation in the SAPP could bring foreign currency earnings, access to carbon markets, and integration into regional energy markets, strengthening economic resilience and supporting sustainable development. #EU I #GlobalGateway I #Malawi I #WalaMalawi I #Energy I #Electricity I #Investment I Francis MASAWI I Djordje Puaca I

DAI is partnering with the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office on the Climate and Ocean Adaptation and Sustainable Transition (COAST) program to assist coastal communities to build resilience to #climatechange. The five-year program will protect and restore coastal habitats, improve small-scale fisheries, scale #climatesmart aquaculture, and strengthen coastal planning and governance. DAI will work with partners Blue-Green Advisors Ltd, Monterey Bay Aquarium, Wildlife Conservation Society, and DevLearn Consultancy on a pioneering approach to coastal ecosystem management, combining local community empowerment with national reform and global advocacy. “Although the impacts of climate change are global, resilience starts with local communities,” said Team Leader, Marianne Teoh. Read more here: https://lnkd.in/e_-z6Sxp Nandi Hall Ingrid Kelling

At COP29, developing economies made their case for the urgent need for climate finance. With overall government commitments falling short of global financing requirements, private investment will be crucial. Kenya’s recent Carbon Markets Regulations offer a blueprint on best practices for attracting carbon financing in emerging markets. Following COP29, we are hosting a workshop in Nairobi, brining together a variety of stakeholders, to discuss strategies to accelerate Kenya's green investment. Sign up here: https://buff.ly/4g30Giw #COP29 #ClimateFinance #CarbonMarkets #Kenya

The USAID Municipal Support Program in Jordan launched the “Jaret Al Qala’a” weekly market in Karak to promote local handicrafts and cultural experiences, attracting over 30,000 visitors and benefiting 60 businesses across Karak. This initiative aims to highlight local products and stimulate economic activity through tourism. The project is designing similar markets in Salt, Jerash, and Madaba. To enhance social cohesion and economic vibrancy in Jerash, Madaba, and Ajloun, MSP supports municipal revitalization, including storefront improvements, vendor kiosks, and mosaic art installations in Madaba. The market was established in partnership with local grantee Karak Castle Center For Consultations and Training

The Nepal in Business (NiB) team got together in Kathmandu last week to finalize strategies before the end of the year. At our February launch event, we will start recruiting around 40 SMEs over the next 5 years to help them grow by improving their productivity and global competitiveness and providing business development and support services. Joe Phillips, NiB Program Director, explained: "We will work with stakeholders across five key sectors—agro-processing, renewable energy, information communication and technology (ICT), light manufacturing, and tourism—to identify opportunities to ease policy constraints and drive regulatory reforms. We aim to foster job creation through matching grants, management training, business linkage programs, and organizational capability programs. At the same time, we will be working across stakeholders to identify opportunities to ease policy constraints and drive regulatory reforms." The NiB team, led by Ratish Basnyat, is rapidly growing ready to meet program demands. NiB is just one in DAI’s current portfolio that seeks to build impact across trade and investment as a force for global prosperity. Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office Nilu Basnyat Nathanael Bourns Kate Heinrich - Jones Nandi Hall Milan Kumar Joshi Avigya Karki

Our DAI in Nigeria #newsletter is out! In this edition, Ifeanyi Peters, National Team Lead for the Partnership for Agile Governance and Climate Engagement (PACE) project, discusses the nexus between #governance and climate, highlighting #DAI's role in ensuring that governance systems address climate challenges. Read more here: https://buff.ly/4eJkzdj

We're looking forward to this upcoming carbon markets webinar on December 4. Register here: https://lnkd.in/dCt42k-C

#PostOfTheWeek In early 2024, the Afghanistan Value Chains Program (AVCP), funded by USAID, launched an initiative with Alcis Geo in northern Afghanistan to strengthen the agricultural backbone of Kunduz Province. This effort, called the Char Dara Canal Desilting Project, was more than just an infrastructure improvement; it was a lifeline for local farmers struggling with the effects of drought, poor irrigation, and limited water availability. By desilting the central stretch of the Char Dara canal, AVCP aimed to improve agricultural resilience, bring economic stability, and secure a reliable water source for the thousands of farmers who rely on the canal for their livelihoods.