ACDI/VOCA

ACDI/VOCA specializes in designing and implementing resilient agricultural market systems to drive inclusive economic growth in developing economies. Their core capabilities center on technical assistance for food security, livelihood enhancement, and private-sector development, with deep expertise in value chain analysis, small and medium enterprise (SME) capacity building, financial access facilitation, and market system diagnostics. They apply systems-thinking approaches to address structural constraints such as limited business management skills, fragmented supply chains, and restricted access to finance and markets, often integrating gender equity and climate resilience into program design. Their work is grounded in participatory methodologies and adaptive management, enabling sustainable outcomes that reduce dependency on external aid. The contractor maintains a sustained and strategic relationship with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), delivering complex, multi-year interventions under the Feed the Future initiative and other global food security programs. Their engagements consistently align with USAID’s objectives of strengthening agricultural market systems, enhancing nutrition outcomes, and reducing irregular migration through economic opportunity creation, reflecting a trusted, long-term partnership rooted in technical rigor and field implementation experience. Their primary industry focus is in professional, scientific, and technical services under NAICS 541990, with supplementary work in administrative management consulting under 541611. They operate at the intersection of international development and economic systems, specializing in agriculture, rural enterprise development, and market-based solutions for low-income populations. Their positioning is that of a technical implementer with deep contextual knowledge of fragile and emerging economies. ACDI/VOCA is headquartered in Washington, D.C., and operates as a non-profit organization with an 8H classification. While no formal government certifications are listed, their extensive track record with USAID underscores their credibility and operational capacity in the international development sector. Their presence is defined by program execution across Sub-Saharan Africa, Latin America, and other priority regions, positioning them as a mission-driven actor in global development finance and technical assistance.