The program will address USAID efforts to support the syrian democratic council (SDC), the self administration of northeast syria (sanes), other relevant local government actors, and syrian civil…

This cooperative agreement from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) provides $17.1 million to support governance and political processes in Northeast Syria. The award to Chemonics International, Inc. from February 25, 2022 to August 31, 2023 will address USAID efforts to enhance efficient, inclusive and accountable governance in Northeast Syria through the Syrian Democratic Council, Self Administration of Northeast Syria and other relevant local actors. The program also aims to advance implementation of the political process outlined in UN Security Council Resolution 2254 and increase Syrian citizen and civil society participation in electoral and transitional processes. These objectives align with the broader goals of the $98.001 million USAID Foreign Assistance for Programs Overseas program to promote long-term economic growth and support U.S. foreign policy through democracy and conflict prevention initiatives.

The program will address USAID efforts to support the syrian democratic council (SDC), the self administration of northeast syria (sanes), other relevant local government actors, and syrian civil society to enhance efficient, inclusive, and accountable governance in northeast syria (NES). The program will also support U.S. Government (USG) foreign policy goals in syria by advancing implementation of the political process outlined in UN security council resolution (unscr) 2254 and enhance the participation of syrian citizens, civil society, and other stakeholders in electoral, political, and transitional processes.