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GLOBAL NETWORK OF SMALL AND MEDIUM ENTERPRISE
PARTNERS
AISD
is developing a global network of small business partners
and associations that supplements and complements our core
capabilities, links us into regional markets, and allows
us to be operational rapidly and cost effectively in select
countries. AISD currently has partnerships in Canada, China,
Croatia, Jordan, Sri Lanka, Uganda and the United States.
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AISD
works through public-private partnerships to leverage
commercial business strategies in support of the development
objectives of governments, donors, non-governmental
organizations and local communities. AISD’s approach
is to seek pragmatic, sustainable, market-oriented solutions
that create “win-win” opportunities for
communities, public organizations and enterprises. AISD
brings the private sector perspective and the creativity
needed to find the key propositions that motivate specific
resource partners and stakeholders to participate in
public-private alliances that will multiply the impact
of donor assistance. AISD in engaged in a variety of
partnerships and alliances aimed at creating more sustainable
solutions to the challenges of global poverty:
Partnerships
in the seafood industry. AISD is a
sponsor of the Global
Aquaculture Alliance, an international,
nonprofit trade association dedicated to advancing
environmentally and socially responsible aquaculture.
AISD also cooperates with the Aquaculture
Certification Council to promote standards
and certifications for environmentally and socially
sustainable aquaculture. AISD has an extensive network
among major US and EU seafood buyers and input suppliers,
allowing us to link communities and enterprises into
global value chains.
Sustainable ornamental fish
trade. AISD is a member of a consortium
led by the New England Aquarium in Boston to promote
sustainable harvest, aquaculture, and certification
of ornamental fish from the Amazon Basin.
Partnerships with relief organizations.
AISD is working with a number of relief organization
to identify and develop sustainable post conflict
livelihood opportunities by linking communities and
enterprises into global markets and value chains.
Global network of small and
medium enterprise partners. AISD maintains
a global network of small and medium enterprise partners
and associations that supplements and complements
our ore capabilities, links us into regional markets,
and allows us to be operational rapidly and cost effectively
in select countries. AISD currently has partnerships
in Canada, China, Croatia, Jordan, Sri Lanka, Uganda
and the United States.
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Taos
Chamber of Commerce
www.taoschamber.com
AISD co-chairs the Chamber’s Economic Development Committee
The
Development Executive Group
www.developmentex.com
AISD recently joined the The Development Executive Group
as a small business member. The Development Executive Group
is the leading membership organization bringing efficiency
to international development through business intelligence
and recruiting services. It serves as a source for NGO recruiting,
international development jobs, international development
tenders and procurements, and foreign aid relief news from
World Bank, USAID, DFID and United Nations.
US
Small Business Association for International Contractors (SBAIC)
www.sbaic.org
AISD is an active member of the SBAIC, a membership forum
established to share resource information, discuss industry
trends, and promote equity in USAID contracting. SBAIC has
established Standards for Meaningful Utilization of small
business and guidelines to best practices in their application.
AISD chairs the Media and Publications Committee.
SBAIC
Meaningful Utilization Criteria [PDF]
SBAIC
Best Practices [PDF]
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Global
Aquaculture Alliance
The Global Aquaculture Alliance is an international, nonprofit
trade association dedicated to advancing environmentally and
socially responsible aquaculture. GAA recognizes that aquaculture
-- the culture and farming of fish, shellfish and other aquatic
organisms -- is the only sustainable means of increasing seafood
supply to meet growing food needs. GAA therefore promotes
best management practices for sustainable aquaculture through
its Responsible
Aquaculture Program, conferences and other activities.
The
Competitiveness Institute (TCI)
The Competitiveness Institute is a not-for-profit alliance
of cluster practitioners. TCI's mission is to improve living
standards and the local competitiveness of regions throughout
the world, by fostering cluster-based development initiatives.
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REGISTRATIONS
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AISD
is registered with the following government and private procurement
services:
Small
Business Administration,
PRONET Number PO2048147
Govworks,
Federal Acquisition Center, a
Franchise Fund established by Congress and OMB to offer administrative
services for procurement throughout Federal agencies.
Central
Contractor Register, DUNS Number
031614972
New
Mexico State, State Purchasing Division,
Vender Number 5548107
Consultingbase.com,
an exchange for expertise, knowledge
and procurement, serving professional advisors and firms working
on aid-funded and private sector projects in emerging markets
and developing countries.
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