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NEWSSibley International and its team of 10 partner firms was awarded by the US Agency for International Development (USAID) a contract to provide over a period of five years technical services to support USAID programs in rebuilding, developing and transforming countres. The services to be provided by the Sibley Consortium cover the broad range of skills and experiences needed to help promote and sustain economic growth through entreprenurial development, business formation, commercial law reform, expanded and more open trade, and increased investment, both local and foreign. The members of the Sibley Consortium are: The Aries Group Ltd., JE Austin, Boston Institute for Developing Economies, Carson Associates, Crimson Capital, Dalberg Global Development Group, GBRW, IOS Partners, Parker Whitfield and TCG International. Return to top May 2006 :: Sibley to evaluate economic competitiveness project in Afghanistan USAID/Afghanistan selected Sibley International to assess the contribution of the Afghan Competitiveness Program to increasing the market for selected Afghan products. The assessment is important in helping USAID determine the effectiveness of the cluster development strategy in Afghanistan and elsewhere. Return to top May 2006 :: Sibley to compile best practices applied in privatizing Afghan Telecom Sibley reviewed the processes followed worldwide in privatizing national telecom organizations for a report on best practices and assess the contributions made by USAID technical assistance in gaining acceptance of these practices by the Afghan government.Return to top April 2006 :: Sibley helps promote social franchising in India health sector Sibley worked with the USAID-funded IFPS Technical Assistance Project (ITAP) to conduct an international week-long conference and workshop that focused on social franchising and its potential application in the health sector. The conference was held in Uttar Pradesh and attracted experts from the throughout India and the region. Return to top March 30, 2005 :: Sibley to Complete Feasibility Study for Credit Bureau in Afghanistan A major problem facing Afghanistan is the absence of a reliable credit history, can be more easily and quickly addressed through creation of a credit bureau. A credit bureau can effectively achieve this objective by facilitating access to credit to all categories of borrowers; a Sibley expert will assess the fasibility of establishing such a mechanism. Sibley will gain a consensus view of the types of information the credit bureau is expected to collect and provide to be of maximum benefit to the member lenders. We will then survey the public availability of various other sources of credit or character information on potential borrowers and determine if laws or regulations constrain access to this information. Sibley will also review the various forms of ownership and organization that a credit bureau could take in Afghanistan and identify laws that would have to be amended in order to authorize ownership structures that exist elsewhere in the world. February 1, 2005 :: Sibley Completes Review of National Development Foundation of Grenada A Sibley Micro Credit expert worked closely with the National Development Foundation management and staff, providing comprehensive technical assistance needed to improve lending methodologies, portfolio management capabilities and generally enhance efficiency. Technical assistance will improvide operational practices (e.g. identifying viable lenders, lending methodology, portfolio management, procedural and manual development), governance, strategic thinking and other aspects of NDFG management. Particular attention was given to improvement of management information systems. The National Development Foundation of Grenada (NDFG) is one of three lending institutions that have been granted funds for micro lending in Grenada. January 1, 2005 :: Sibley to Provides Accounting Reform Assessment in Afghanistan A Sibley Accounting/Auditing Advisor provides policy and program implementation guidance on a wide range of land titling topics in Afghanistan. Specifically, our expert provides analysis of the regional institutional framework and guidance on and promotion of strategic alliances. Our Accounting/Auditing Advisor works in close cooperation with USAID/Afghanistan in the design, implementation, and monitoring of accounting/auditing reform activities in coordination with implementing partners and the Government of Afghanistan. November 30, 2004 :: Sibley Provides Privatization Services in Afghanistan A Sibley Privatization Advisor provides policy and program implementation guidance on a wide range of land titling topics in Afghanistan. Specifically, our expert provides analysis of the regional institutional framework and guidance on and promotion of strategic alliances. Our Privatization Advisor works in close cooperation with USAID/Afghanistan in the design, implementation, and monitoring of privatization activities in coordination with implementing partners and the Government of Afghanistan. November 30, 2004 :: Sibley Provides Land Titling Services in Afghanistan A Sibley Land Titling Advisor provides policy and program implementation guidance on a wide range of land titling topics in Afghanistan. Specifically, our expert provides analysis of the regional institutional framework and guidance on and promotion of strategic alliances. Our Land Titling Advisor works in close cooperation with USAID/Afghanistan in the design, implementation, and monitoring of land titling activities in coordination with implementing partners and the Government of Afghanistan. November 9, 2004 :: Sibley to Provide Services under MACRO II IQC As part of a team led by Booz Allen Hamilton, Sibley will provide services related to macroeconomic policy, poverty alleviation, and economic institutions and analysis. Sibley will provide expertise in legal/regulatory reform, capacity building, institution reform, and training program design. More information can be found on our IQC webpage. September 25, 2004 :: Sibley to Provide Economic Advisory Services in Afghanistan Sibley will provide technical advisory assistance services to contribute to USAID/Afghanistan’s Economic Governance: The Sustainable Economic Policy and Institutional Reform Support (SEPIRS) program, which provides technical assistance to the key government ministries that implement key policy reforms and improve economic management in the country. The support will be provided by advisors with specialties in privatization, land titling, and accounting/auditing. September 25, 2004 :: Sibley to Provide Competitiveness Assessment in Macedonia Sibley will provide an independent assessment of competitiveness program activities under USAID's Macedonia Competitiveness Activity (MCA). Lead by Booz Allen Hamilton, MCA's goal is to build the prosperity of the average citizen by helping Macedonian enterprises generate the vision and actions that will result in their increased competitiveness in domestic, regional and international markets. USAID MCA works with Macedonian enterprises of all sizes, helping them develop and market complex products and services to command higher prices from demanding customers around the world. For more information, please visit the project's website at www.mca.org.mk. September 16, 2004 :: Sibley Receives Association Development Contract The U.S. Department of Commerce has again enlisted our services for association development training. After excellent reviews of our first training in late January 2004, Sibley will train a second and third set of participants on Commerce's Special Internship and Training Program (SABIT). Topics will include: advocacy, government relations, membership administration, trade show management, and technology. For more information on our services in this area, please visit the enterprise development, accounting reform, and franchising strategies sections of our website. May 25, 2004 :: Sibley on Team to Provide Private Sector Expertise on Health Programs Worldwide In early May, Sibley was informed of a successful proposal submitted to USAID's Global Health Bureau. Our consortium for the Private Sector Program (PSP) IQC, led by The Futures Group International, will provide private sector strategies to the health sector. Sibley International will be uniquely involved by providing franchising and other business applications to clinics, practices, etc. For more information, please visit the IQCs and franchising strategies section of our website. April 1, 2004 :: Sibley Receives Associaiton Development Contract The U.S. Department of Commerce has again enlisted our services for association development training. After excellent reviews of our first training in late January 2004, Sibley will train a second and third set of participants on Commerce's Special Internship and Training Program (SABIT). Topics will include: advocacy, government relations, membership administration, trade show management, and technology. For more information on our services in this area, please visit the enterprise development, accounting reform, and franchising strategies sections of our website. February 5, 2004 :: Sibley Receives Contract with U.S. Department of Commerce Sibley will be providing Association Development training to the U.S. Department of Commerce's Special Internship and Training Program (SABIT) participants. The training will provide participants with a comprehensive overview of associations. Topics will include: advocacy, government relations, membership administration, trade show management, and technology. Sibley has provided association development services in several contracts, including establishing the Russia Franchise Association. For more information, please visit the enterprise development, accounting reform, and franchising strategies sections of our website. January 16, 2004 :: Donna Sibley Appointed as Board Member to Professional Services Council Donna Sibley also serves as the co-chair for the International Development Task force of PSC. Her selection to the board was based on her commitment to the international development community and to the Professional Services Council. October 6, 2003 :: Sibley on Team to Provide Anti-Corruption Services Worldwide On October 6, USAID awarded four indefinite quantity contracts (IQCs) for anti-corruption services. Sibley was a member of the successful team led by DPK Consulting of San Francisco. Under this contract, Sibley will provide audit, accounting, and other services to ensure financial transparency. Consultants interested in such work are encouraged to visit the consultant page of our website. May 9, 2003 :: Sibley Hosts Franchising Seminar with Michael Amies Sibley International hosted leading franchising expert and former Sibley partner Michael Amies for a seminar entitled “Franchising as a Tool for Economic and Social Development.” Members of the international development community learned about Sibley International’s extensive background in the franchising arena, how franchising can be applied to emerging economies, and possible new applications for franchising in sectors such as microenterprises and health services. May 9, 2003 :: Donna Sibley New Co-Chair of International Development Task Force of PSC Donna Sibley, President of Sibley International, has been selected as the new Co-Chair of the International Development Task Force of the Professional Services Contractors (PSC) group. PSC has been the acknowledged leader of the professional and technical services market for more than 30 years. January 1, 2003 :: Sibley Receives GSA MOBIS Contract Sibley International Corporation is proud to announce that it has been awarded the General Service Administration's MOBIS schedule. This award facilitates U.S. Government procurement of Sibley's services. To learn more about MOBIS, please visit the GSA section of this website. |
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