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IRG Selected to Implement Key Post-War Reconstruction
USAID taps company with 24 years of experience in developing solutions for nations undergoing dramatic change
Washington, DC (March 13, 2003) - International Resources Group (IRG) announced today that it has been selected to assist the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), one of the federal agencies charged with contingency planning for the implementation of emergency relief and near term rehabilitation of a post-war Iraq. IRG is providing key personnel support to USAID's Asia Near East Bureau.
"IRG is proud to be recognized by USAID for our long standing work in bettering the lives of people in other countries as they emerge from dramatic change," said IRG President and Chief Executive Officer Asif Shaikh. "Our mission in this USAID contract
is to facilitate restoration of many of the essential elements of daily life for the individuals affected by conflict."IRG is recognized as an industry leader in developing and implementing solutions to help countries and their people rapidly improve basic services that have deteriorated as the result of turmoil caused by natural disasters and complex emergencies. IRG has been a contractor with USAID for 24 years and has been the recipient of over 200 contracts with USAID during that time period.
The contract base period will cover 90 days and the value of services is approximately $7 million with two additional 1-year option periods, which may be ordered by USAID. IRG will support USAID in the overall planning, monitoring, coordination, management, and reporting on reconstruction and rehabilitation activities across a variety of sectors including education, health, agriculture, civil society strengthening, and infrastructure.
About IRG
Since its founding in 1978, IRG has completed over 600 contracts with the United States Government, foreign governments, and international development agencies in more than 120 countries. IRG is known for delivering high-quality, cost-effective services that promote positive economic growth, institutional and social change, and intelligent use of resources -- human, physical, environmental, financial.
IRG is an international professional services firm that helps governments, the private sector, communities, and households manage critical resources to build a cleaner, safer, and more prosperous world.
For more information about IRG, please visit www.irgltd.com.
IRG contact:
Cynthia Pflugh: 202-289-0100 (Office)
Paul Liberty: 202-289-0100 (Office)
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