On April 15, 2023, Sudan witnessed a conflict between the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). As of November 2023, the ongoing conflict caused massive consequences for the Sudanese population. i-APS Sudan conducted a needs assessment of non-governmental organizations in Sudan as part of its commitment to the Sudanese community. The assessment sought to better understand the current operating capacities and identify the priority needs to address the emergency response and long-term needs of Sudanese national NGOs operating in Khartoum and other affected states due to the conflict. The work was conducted using <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/kaporg/" target="_self">KAPorg</a> Platform. KAPorg: Empowering Humanitarian Action and Unlocking the Potential of Local Organizations. KAPorg is designed to help organizations understand their needs for future organizational development, and to serve as a networking platform where organizations can connect and collaborate with other implementing partners and donors worldwide.

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Sudan: a needs assessment of non-governmental organizations 

International Advisory, Products and Systems (i-APS) has been awarded a contract by Plan Inter- national USA to perform real-real time verification for a 17-month project supporting the neighbor- hood rebuilding efforts of residents of Area 4 (Barangays 62 and 62-A) in Tacloban City titled “Building Back Better in Tacloban: Post Haiyan Community Rehabilitation” Project that was de- signed in response to the devastation by Super Typhoon Haiyan in November 2013. The project sought to help Area 4 to “build back better” through improved shelter and water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) facilities complemented by integrated Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Protection mecha- nisms. To distill and document positive learnings and lessons learned from the project and draw out both good practic- es and areas for improvement. The study will cover the following themes • Follow-on activities in Area 4 and other areas of Tacloban City. • Urban Shelter &amp; Settlements (S&amp;S) program and relationship between “squatters” (non-tenured residents), landowners/landlords, City Hall, and neighborhood residents. • Reasons for over-fulfillment of assistance. • Shelter &amp; Settlements assistance dimensions. • Lessons and Good Practices for Shelter and Settlements S&amp;S in a space-constrained urban area. • Donation 30 total rebuilds to Villa Plan. • Beneficiary response to 2-story T-shelters. • Collaboration with Eastern Visayas State University (EVSU) on DRR-Settlements infrastructure mitigation work. • Performance of mitigation work in recent storms. • Integrating hardware (Shelter + WASH improvements) with software (Protection and DRR programming). • Beneficiary satisfaction/complaints/suggestions for improvement, related to (a) Plan engage- ment, interaction with target neighborhoods; and (b) project improvements to neighborhood. • The organizational experience of Plan. To learn more about this program please contact Agron Ferati, i-APS Executive Director at &gt;aferati@i-aps.com or Frank Manfredi Senior Director, Resilience Practice Area – Plan Interna-tional USA at Frank.Manfredi@planusa.org

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International Advisory, Products and Systems (i-APS) has been awarded a contract by Plan Inter- national USA to perform real-real time verification for a 17-month project supporting the neighbor- hood rebuilding efforts of residents of Area 4 (Barangays 62 and 62-A) in Tacloban City titled “Building Back Better in Tacloban: Post Haiyan Community Rehabilitation” Project that was de- signed in response to the devastation by Super Typhoon Haiyan in November 2013. The project sought to help Area 4 to “build back better” through improved shelter and water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) facilities complemented by integrated Disaster Risk Reduction (DRR) and Protection mecha- nisms. To distill and document positive learnings and lessons learned from the project and draw out both good practic- es and areas for improvement. The study will cover the following themes • Follow-on activities in Area 4 and other areas of Tacloban City. • Urban Shelter &amp; Settlements (S&amp;S) program and relationship between “squatters” (non-tenured residents), landowners/landlords, City Hall, and neighborhood residents. • Reasons for over-fulfillment of assistance. • Shelter &amp; Settlements assistance dimensions. • Lessons and Good Practices for Shelter and Settlements S&amp;S in a space-constrained urban area. • Donation 30 total rebuilds to Villa Plan. • Beneficiary response to 2-story T-shelters. • Collaboration with Eastern Visayas State University (EVSU) on DRR-Settlements infrastructure mitigation work. • Performance of mitigation work in recent storms. • Integrating hardware (Shelter + WASH improvements) with software (Protection and DRR programming). • Beneficiary satisfaction/complaints/suggestions for improvement, related to (a) Plan engage- ment, interaction with target neighborhoods; and (b) project improvements to neighborhood. • The organizational experience of Plan. To learn more about this program please contact Agron Ferati, i-APS Executive Director at &gt;aferati@i-aps.com or Frank Manfredi Senior Director, Resilience Practice Area – Plan Interna-tional USA at Frank.Manfredi@planusa.org&nbsp;

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i-APS provides a wide range of services to support vulnerable populations facing malnutrition and food insecurity. Our team of Nutrition experts has extensive experience in areas such as food security, maternal and child nutrition, and nutrition in emergencies. We work closely with local partners and stakeholders to develop tailored programs that address the specific needs of each community. Our services include needs assessments, program design and implementation, monitoring and evaluation, and capacity building for local partners. We use the latest technologies, evidence-based best practices, and innovative approaches to ensure that our programs are effective, efficient, and sustainable. In addition, we provide technical assistance and advisory services to governments, UN agencies, and NGOs on Nutrition policy and programming. We work to build the capacity of national health systems to prevent and respond to malnutrition, and support the development and implementation of policies that prioritize nutrition as a key component of development. At our core, we are committed to improving the nutritional status of vulnerable populations, building resilience, and empowering communities to take control of their own health and well-being.

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At i-APS, we specialize in operating in hard-to-reach areas, such as conflict and post-conflict settings, and respond to man-made and natural disasters and pandemics. With over 10 years of experience, we provide quick action through research, planning, staffing augmentation, and project management support, as well as longer-term planning and support services. Our team of humanitarian response consultants collaborates across government, NGO, private, Red Cross/Red Crescent, and social sectors to develop new and locally relevant approaches to humanitarian and disaster management. We rely on local knowledge, data analytics, and emerging technologies to tackle emergencies, whether it's a conflict situation, flood, earthquake, pandemic, or IDP/refugee crisis. We've worked with various organizations to demonstrate our innovative, agile, and adaptive humanitarian response, including UNFPA, Harvard Medical School, USAID, ADRA, BHA, and Plan International. By building partnerships across sectors and using localized approaches, we aim to provide effective solutions to humanitarian crises. Recently, we worked with UNFPA on Earthquake Response in Turkey and Syria; helped Harvard Medical School and USAID conduct Chemical and Biological preparedness training; and worked with Plan International on real time emergency response and planning in the Philippines. i-APS Approach to Humanitarian Response We maintain readiness capacity to deploy resources in the most effective manner by leveraging our local presence, utilizing technology to stay in contact with communities, and providing ongoing training to our team members. <h6 style="margin-left:0px;">Localized and Relevant Approach</h6> We collaborate with a range of organizations, including national and international NGOs, UN agencies, governments, the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, and the private sector. For instance, we worked with 17 Middle East and North Africa Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies on a 5-year regional disaster management strategy, which included operational planning and related training. <h6 style="margin-left:0px;">Disaster Response and Humanitarian People</h6> Our in-country presence and cross-sectoral experience enables us to engage the right people in support of national and international NGO, USAID and UN efforts. <h6 style="margin-left:0px;">Technology and Data</h6> We use relevant tools and technologies, artificial intelligence, and advanced analytics—to improve resilience building, planning and humanitarian response. Our work spans the three key phases of humanitarian response: Resilience Building and Emergency preparedness Emergency Response Recovery and transitional initiatives <h6 style="margin-left:0px;">i-APS Approach to Humanitarian Response</h6> We maintain readiness capacity to deploy resources in the most effective manner by leveraging our local presence, utilizing technology to stay in contact with communities, and providing ongoing training to our team members. <h6 style="margin-left:0px;">Localized and Relevant Approach</h6> We collaborate with a range of organizations, including national and international NGOs, UN agencies, governments, the Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement, and the private sector. For instance, we worked with 17 Middle East and North Africa Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies on a 5-year regional disaster management strategy, which included operational planning and related training. <h6 style="margin-left:0px;">Disaster Response and Humanitarian People</h6> Our in-country presence and cross-sectoral experience enables us to engage the right people in support of national and international NGO, USAID and UN efforts. <h6 style="margin-left:0px;">Technology and Data</h6> We use relevant tools and technologies, artificial intelligence, and advanced analytics—to improve resilience building, planning and humanitarian response. Our work spans the three key phases of humanitarian response: Resilience Building and Emergency preparedness Emergency Response Recovery and transitional initiatives

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i-APS is dedicated to improving health outcomes and advancing global health through technology, community engagement, innovative programs, and partnerships. In the global health sector, we concentrate on addressing the world’s most urgent health challenges, such as reducing infectious disease transmission and improving maternal and child health. Our collaborative efforts with governments, UN agencies (UNFPA, WHO, UNICEF), NGOs, and private sector organizations aim to develop and execute successful health initiatives that bring about long-term change. For 12 years, i-APS has assessed, informed, and implemented health programs across the Middle East, Africa, Latin America, and Asia. Our people-first approach to Global Health is collaborative, innovative, and sustainable. We work with communities, health professionals, and authorities at all levels to identify the root causes of health problems and develop evidence-based solutions that address their unique needs. Our programs are designed and implemented using the latest technologies and best practices, ensuring they are effective, efficient, and scalable. Our Global Health team, comprised of experienced experts, specializes in strengthening health systems, preventing and controlling diseases, and improving reproductive, maternal, newborn, child, and adolescent health. We provide technical assistance and support capacity building to strengthen health systems and empower local partners for long-term sustainability. We have collaborated with WHO Yemen to control malaria, worked with UNFPA to monitor and provide technical services in clinics and hospitals, and have a long-term agreement with UNICEF to provide technical services to their health, nutrition, and education programs.

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The context of economic development work is constantly changing, with new technologies and business models transforming the approach. Poverty, inequality, conflict, and limited resource access are increasing the need for targeted, community-based economic growth opportunities.&nbsp; We collaborate with partners and communities to drive change, whether by equipping youth with digital skills to compete in local and regional markets or creating opportunities for individuals with limited income at the community level.&nbsp; Our services focus on: 1. Providing localized and expert research, evaluation, analysis, and technical support that allow our clients to make timely, evidence-based program decisions.&nbsp; 2. Increasing employment opportunities through employment and labor market research, training, improving local food production and supply, and enhancing business linkages.&nbsp; 3. Conducting rigorous assessments and analysis, engaging the private sector, and fostering an environment for innovative, sustainable solutions.&nbsp; 4. Assisting micro, small, and medium-sized businesses with market and value chain assessments, providing tailored business development services to enhance their competitive advantage.&nbsp; We provide one-to-one or group mentoring and internship/apprenticeship opportunities for established and emerging business leaders, including female business owners, through local and regional experts. Recently, we have assisted small businesses, farmers, and processors in the MENA region in restoring sustainable agriculture as an economic activity.&nbsp; Our business advisory services eliminated barriers to growing and selling produce, creating sustainable livelihood opportunities and increasing community income. As a women-owned and managed consulting firm, we place particular emphasis on reducing economic and participation disparities for women, youth, persons with disabilities, and disadvantaged populations.

Economic Growth and Livelihoods

i-APS uses a market-led approach to support the agricultural and food security sector by providing localized research, communication, and technical services. We focus on improving local food production and security, creating sustainable employment opportunities, supporting private sector-led growth, and addressing climate-related constraints in agriculture. In challenging and ever-changing environments such as Sudan, Mali, Venezuela, Syria, and Yemen, we prioritize flexibility in our interventions. We incorporate innovative approaches quickly, often identified by the communities themselves, and continuously seek feasible, evidence-based, and climate-smart solutions to support our clients and communities. Additionally, we offer research, technical services, and supplies, and facilitate access to value chain development for communities. This includes improving market linkages and connecting stakeholders in the value chain with direct assistance. We build upon stabilization and humanitarian assistance programming to help agricultural stakeholders transition to more sustainable business development. Our work involves all types of stakeholders in the sector, including commercial and smallholder farmers, agribusinesses, livestock and poultry businesses, agro-pharmacies, and agro-service providers, distributors, marketing experts, laboratories, and farmer cooperatives.

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