Why partner with the private sector?
As the web of economic exchange between the developing and developed world continues to expand, private sector organizations find that their health is increasingly dependent upon the prosperity of the countries they work in. Companies recognize that USAID projects can help them find solutions to business challenges such as how to solve supply chain gaps and improve the quality of their labor force. Consequently, firms play a progressively greater role in conceiving, financing, and implementing solutions to development problems. While companies may have different reasons for their interest in development projects, where the interests match up with USAID there is great potential for teamwork. For example, to expand its market, The Coca-Cola Company needs clean water, because each liter of Coke requires three liters of clean water. Meanwhile, USAID has prioritized water purification projects to reduce poverty and improve the health of individuals in countries around the world. The Coca-Co
