How do RDMA’s programs work in the region?
RDMA’s staff in Bangkok consults extensively with the NGO community, U.S. Embassies in the region, the private sector, and other stakeholders to determine the types of aid that are needed. The Mission then formulates a strategic plan that proposes how the aid will be used and the levels of funding that are required. This plan is reviewed by USAID headquarters in Washington, D.C., and is incorporated into the President’s annual foreign assistance bill, which is submitted to the U.S. Congress. Once the bill is passed, RDMA officials negotiate the agreements required to release USAID funds.
