For over two decades, IRG has helped international development organizations and government agencies increase their efficiency, build skills and knowledge, and strengthen ownership by providing training and capacity building assistance around the world. Our dedicated work and successful track record have resulted in IRG being named as the single awardee of USAID’s $50 million staff training Indefinite Quantity Contract–its primary source for training, management and advisory services for staff training needs worldwide. IRG and its consortium are responsible for the development and delivery of the core skills training suite. In addition to our decades-long overseas and domestic experience developing and facilitating training for USAID, IRG has also provided training services for the Environmental Protection Agency, the Asian Development Bank, the Inter-American Development Bank, the Department of Defense, non-governmental organizations, the private sector and governments worldwide.

Capabilities:

• Program Policy and Procedures Training for USAID Staff
• Disaster Relief and Mitigation Training
• Risk Assessment Training
• Knowledge Management Skills Training

Select projects include:

Meeting Client Needs through Specialized Training Services
In 2005, IRG began implementing Program Project Management Training (PPMT), a five-year contract that offers an integrated core suite and specialized advanced training and advisory services to USAID. PPMT serves the project, technical and program personnel through a set of integrated training offerings, both in Washington and at USAID missions around the world. It also provides advanced, surge and strategic planning training and broader advisory services.
Program Project Management Training IQC

Addressing Energy Regulation and Infrastructure in South Asia
IRG developed and delivered courses for the South Asia Regional Initiative (SARI) Energy Program, which was designed to promote cooperation in energy issues and address the challenge of energy supply in South Asia., in power regulation, pricing and tariffs, sector restructuring and private participation, grid codes, organizational change, billing and collection, environmental impact assessments, and legal, policy, and regulatory frameworks. IRG was a subcontractor on this project. South Asia Regional: SARI Energy Training Program

Preparing Short-term Disaster Relief and Post-Conflict Reconstruction Personnel
IRG’s training specialists familiarized the Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART) with the social, political and economics issues impacting the area of team operations within Iraq. IRG’s focus was on immediate short-term disaster relief assistance through the distribution of food and non-food aid to Iraq’s disaster-stricken areas. Iraq: Disaster Assistance Training

Providing TA in Regional Risk Management Training and Advisory Services
IRG is implementing the regional risk management training program, working with regional experts in course development, instructor training, and course implementation. Its training experts are also providing technical assistance to public and private disaster agencies to identify training needs, review and test national emergency plans, and identify vulnerabilities and mitigation projects. Latin America Regional: Technical and Administrative Support to Latin America and the Caribbean