Agnes Cserhati

Agnes Cserhati serves as an Acquisition and Assistance Specialist with USAID/Bosnia and Herzegovina, where she plays a pivotal role in designing and managing technical assistance contracts and cooperative agreements that advance democratic governance, institutional capacity, and economic resilience. Her work directly supports the agency’s mission to strengthen public sector accountability, modernize electoral systems, and enhance energy policy frameworks through evidence-based interventions. Cserhati specializes in procuring professional services that require deep technical expertise in governance reform, digital transformation, and audit system development, often coordinating with in-country stakeholders to align procurement outcomes with local policy priorities. Cserhati collaborates with a diverse array of international and local consulting firms, think tanks, and technical service providers specializing in public administration and institutional strengthening. While no single contractor dominates her portfolio, her contracting patterns reflect a preference for experienced, mission-aligned partners with demonstrated success in post-conflict institutional reform environments. She fosters collaborative, performance-driven relationships that prioritize technical excellence, local ownership, and adaptive management practices. Cserhati’s procurement strategy reflects a strong commitment to open competition, with 100% of her acquisitions classified as “No Set-Aside.” She prioritizes merit-based selection over socioeconomic set-asides, focusing instead on the technical capability and relevance of proposers to complex, high-stakes development objectives. This approach ensures that funding is directed toward the most qualified entities capable of delivering measurable impact in Bosnia and Herzegovina’s evolving institutional landscape. Her primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), encompassing governance advisory services, electoral system design, and policy analysis, as well as NAICS 561499 (All Other Business Support Services), which includes program implementation support, training delivery, and monitoring and evaluation services. Cserhati’s expertise centers on securing specialized technical assistance that bridges international best practices with local institutional realities, ensuring sustainable, locally led development outcomes.