Yves B. Kore

Yves B. Kore serves as a Contracting Officer for the U.S. Agency for International Development/Ghana (USAID/Ghana), where he plays a pivotal role in executing mission-critical acquisitions that advance sustainable development and institutional resilience. Responsible for managing the full lifecycle of procurements—from market research and solicitation to contract award and administration—Kore ensures alignment with USAID’s strategic priorities in agriculture, economic growth, governance, and crisis response. His portfolio primarily supports technical assistance and systems-strengthening initiatives, with a focus on professional services that enhance local capacity and promote self-reliance through locally led solutions. Kore collaborates with a diverse array of international and domestic service providers, including consulting firms, technical experts, and implementation partners with deep regional expertise. His contracting patterns reflect a preference for performance-based, outcome-driven agreements that emphasize adaptive management and measurable impact. While no single contractor dominates his portfolio, his engagements consistently involve firms capable of delivering high-quality, context-specific technical support across complex development environments. Kore’s procurement strategy reflects a strong commitment to open competition, with 100% of his acquisitions conducted without set-aside preferences for 8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, or other socioeconomic categories. This approach prioritizes technical merit and value for mission outcomes over socioeconomic targeting, aligning with USAID/Ghana’s emphasis on efficiency and scalability in development programming. His primary procurement focus lies in NAICS 541990 (All Other Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services), encompassing a broad spectrum of advisory, analytical, and capacity-building services. He also frequently procures office administrative services, engineering support, and general management consulting, reflecting a demand for integrated, multidisciplinary expertise to strengthen public institutions and market systems in Ghana.