PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Education:The education program began in 2002 and includes both basic and higher education. Total estimated funding over USAID current six-year, strategic plan period (2002-2007) is $265 million ($178 million for basic education and $87 million for higher education). FY 2005 funding was in the amount of $66 million.

Health:The health program began in 2003 and total estimated funding over USAID’s current six-year, strategic plan period (2002-2007) is $191 million. FY 2005 funding was in the amount of $50 million.

Governance:The democracy and good governance program began in 2003 and total estimated funding over USAID’s current five-year, strategic plan period (2003-2007) is $64.5 million. FY 2005 funding was in the amount of $13.2 million.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES PROVIDED

USAID signed a contract with Semiotics for supporting and assisting USAID/Pakistan personnel responsible for monitoring and evaluation of programs in the provinces of NWFP and Punjab in Education, Health and Governance sectors in any of these areas.