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Visa and USAID are Working Together to Drive Inclusive Digital Government Ecosystems and Payment Digitization | Visa Visa and USAID are Working Together to Drive Inclusive Digital Government Ecosystems and Payment Digitization Together, Visa and USAID aim to enable digitization of government systems and payments to promote financial inclusion and economic growth . SAN FRANCISCO --(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct.
24, 2024-- Visa (NYSE: V), a world leader in digital payments, today announced it is working jointly with the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) to improve access to open, secure, and inclusive digital government systems across the world.
Following the recent launch of USAID’s Digital Policy, Visa and USAID will work together for five years to focus on developing programs to assist governments in creating and adopting platforms that connect their constituents with local government services.
The joint work aims to promote economic development and growth in select markets by combining capabilities and expertise in digital government systems, digital payments, and support for constituents and small-and-medium enterprises.
Visa and USAID are working together to support the development and adoption of foundational digital government systems that will provide constituents convenient and secure access to government services and digital payments. Initial regions of focus will be Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean , and the Caucasus, with scope to expand further over the course of the joint work.
“Digital government systems can help enhance transparency and efficiency between communities and governments, fostering a more favorable environment for entrepreneurs and economic development,” said Chris Newkirk , Global Head of New Flows – Commercial & Money Movement Solutions.
“Through shared interests and goals, Visa and USAID will empower communities with digital and financial literacy and support access to digital systems that will help drive financial inclusion for everyone, everywhere.
” “Digital development works best when governments and the private sector intentionally work together toward a shared vision of an inclusive digital future,” states Christopher Burns , USAID’s Chief Digital Development Officer and Director of USAID’s Technology Division.
“We look forward to deepening our partnership with Visa , as we jointly work to drive digital financial inclusion for traditionally underserved consumers and strengthen digital public infrastructure across emerging markets. ” This work builds on a long-standing relationship between Visa , Visa Foundation , and USAID to drive digitization and financial inclusion globally.
Most recently, Visa and USAID are both working with Ukraine’s Ministry of Digital Transformation to develop Diia, a mobile application that has helped connect 19 million Ukrainians with more than 120 government services.
Visa Foundation works alongside USAID as two of the founding members of the Climate Gender Equity Fund (CGEF), a flagship initiative of the Women in the Sustainable Economy (WISE) Initiative, where Visa Foundation committed grants and investments to support an estimated 1. 4 million gender equitable and climate-smart small businesses globally.
Together, Visa and USAID aim to continue to help improve livelihoods, bolster economic opportunities, and close the gender digital divide in developing markets . Visa (NYSE: V) is a world leader in digital payments, facilitating transactions between consumers, merchants, financial institutions, and government entities across more than 200 countries and territories.
Our mission is to connect the world through the most innovative, convenient, reliable, and secure payments network, enabling individuals, businesses, and economies to thrive. We believe that economies that include everyone everywhere, uplift everyone everywhere and see access as foundational to the future of money movement. Learn more at Visa.
com . The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is the United States’ government agency that leads international development and humanitarian assistance efforts to partner countries. We work together with individuals, communities, and countries around the world to improve everyday lives.
USAID efforts provide humanitarian assistance, reduce poverty, strengthen democratic governance, advance economic opportunities, and help achieve progress beyond programs. In the 21st century we live in an interconnected world. Our work benefits people around the world, including those in the United States .
Many of the issues that we are encountering in the United States , like pandemics, climate consequences, and threats to the rule of law, are issues that people around the world are also facing. USAID’s investment in communities around the world helps achieve sustainable development progress, advancing our collective security, health, and prosperity. Learn more at USAID.
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USAID Advancing Food Fortification Opportunities to Reinforce Diets (USAID AFFORD) is sponsored by U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). This global Feed the Future activity works with the private sector and other stakeholders to improve nutrition, health, and economic growth by supporting large-scale food fortification. It aims to combat 'hidden hunger' by adding essential vitamins and minerals to staple foods, especially for economically and nutritionally vulnerable populations like women and children. The program fosters trust and collaboration between food processors, governments, and other stakeholders, ensuring food businesses have the technical assistance, finance, and supportive ecosystem needed for fortification. USAID AFFORD also provides data-driven decision-making support to inform policies and advocate for improved compliance.
Promoting Human Rights in Southern Africa (though broader in scope, digital aspects can be relevant) is sponsored by U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID). The Center of Excellence on Democracy, Human Rights and Governance (DRG), within the Bureau of Democracy, Conflict and Humanitarian Assistance (DCHA) of USAID, seeks applications for a program entitled “Promoting Human Rights in Southern Africa.” While not exclusively digital technology, initiatives that leverage digital tools for human rights advocacy, transparency, or civic engagement could be relevant.
The United States Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs’ Office of International Visitors (ECA/PE/V) announces an open competition for up to four cooperative agreements to support the staff expenses and overhead costs of the FY 2026 International Visitor Leadership Program’s (IVLP) National Program Agencies (NPAs). Launched in 1940, the IVLP is the Department of State’s foundational professional exchange program. The IVLP advances U.S. national security priorities and builds long-term relationships between Americans and international leaders in government, business, academia, and other fields. Recipients design and implement customized short-term visits to the United States for current and emerging leaders from around the world. These visits support U.S. foreign policy goals and reflect the participants’ professional interests. Eligible recipients will have expertise in foreign policy, experience in professional exchange programming, and the ability to provide tailored projects for participants from all countries. Please see the full NOFO for additional information. Funding Opportunity Number: DFOP0017385. Assistance Listing: 19.402. Funding Instrument: CA. Category: O. Award Amount: $613K – $1.2M per award.
Tinker Foundation Institutional Grants is a grant from the Tinker Foundation that funds research, advocacy, and capacity-building projects aimed at improving the lives of Latin Americans in the areas of democratic governance and education. Grant amounts typically range from $50,000 to $150,000, supporting activities including applied research, community engagement, measurement and evaluation, and knowledge exchange over periods of up to 36 months. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) organizations or their equivalent with annual budgets of $50,000 or more, operating in Spanish- or Portuguese-speaking Latin American countries. The foundation ran one grantmaking cycle in 2026, with the Letter of Inquiry deadline on January 21, 2026 and full proposals due March 19, 2026 by invitation only. The foundation does not fund lobbying, individuals, tuition, or construction.
Citizen Diplomacy Action Fund (CDAF) is sponsored by U.S. Department of State's Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. Citizen Diplomacy Action Fund (CDAF) is a small grants competition funded by the U. S. Department of State through IREX, offering up to $10,000 to alumni of U. S. Government exchange programs.