Areas of Expertise

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Innovation and Digitalization

IDG works in the area of innovation and digitalization to assist counterparts in the rapid development and adoption of digital technology. Digital technology is transforming how people worldwide access information, goods, and services. As a result, digital technology is supporting economic growth and improving development outcomes. IDG supports this area by:

  • Focusing on Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) growth by encouraging SMEs to adopt appropriate and affordable e- and mobile solutions.
  • Promoting Information and Communications Technology (ICT) entrepreneurship by connecting business leaders, promoting opportunities, and working on legislation to reduce constraints.
  • Developing digital knowledge management and communications platforms to compile resources, trainings, and exchange best practices for various project stakeholders

Project Experience

USAID Caribbean Business Enabling Environment Reform Activity (CBEE-R)

CBEE-R aims to bolster digitalization efforts and e-government initiatives to align with international best practices to strengthen the government’s ability to implement business environment reforms. This will facilitate and support the private sector and citizens in utilizing these services.

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EDGE (Economic Development, Governance, and Enterprise Growth)

The Ukraine State-Owned Enterprises Reform Rapid Response Activity (SOERR) provided professional support to state owned enterprises and reform efforts, including support for reforms within the real estate sector. A key accomplishment was the privatization of the Dnipro Hotel, which exceeded expectations at auction, with four bids over 1 billion Ukrainian Hryvnia. The hotel ultimately sold for 1.111 billion UAH (approximately US$41 million) to a Ukrainian bidder. We also assisted Ukrainian authorities in procuring Automated Valuation Model software for assessing property values, enhancing the accuracy of real estate valuations and facilitating effective resource mobilization.

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