Question : USAID has recently partnered with Catalyst Management Service’s COVID Action Collaborative.This is a partnership to support vulnerable groups impacted by Covid-19. How much supportive amount has committed under this deal ?
(a)3 million dollar
(b)5 million dollar
(c)7 million dollar
(d)9 million dollar
Answer (a)
Related facts
- USAID has recently(October 2020) partnered with Catalyst Management Service’s COVID Action Collaborative.
- This is a partnership to support vulnerable groups impacted by Covid-19.
Details of partnership
- The two-year, $3 million partnership with CAC(COVID Action Collaborative) will benefit over 10 million neglected and vulnerable individuals affected by COVID-19, by strengthening the capacity of 100 local organizations, 10 local governments and 15 associations of healthcare providers, small retailers, and street vendors, and will link them with government and private sector resources.
- CAC will provide a platform for industry and development partners to join forces to support COVID mitigation efforts in the country and will also coordinate with other ongoing USAID activities that are addressing the impact of the pandemic and reaching vulnerable populations.
CMS
- Catalyst Management Services is a Bangalore based firm.
CMS primarily engaged in market research, feasibility studies, and training in both business and social sectors. - The #COVIDActionCollab (CAC) drives comprehensive and co-ordinated action with people at the very centre of the response, leading to the prevention of new infections and mitigating impacts for those affected.
By — Pankaj Pandey.