Attachment J.6_Branding and Marking Requirements Waiver Letter to IPs.pdf

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Partners Notice February 14, 2022

Dear Implementing Partners, Following a six-month review on January 25, 2022, USAID/Nigeria approved the continuation of its existing waiver for marking activities funded by USAID/Nigeria in Adamawa, Borno, Gombe, and Yobe states in Northeast Nigeria.

The “regional waiver,” which has been in existence since 2013, was extended due to the continued threat of attacks or violence from terrorist organizations and organized armed groups in the northeast.

This waiver has been periodically reviewed and narrowed over time. Initially, in 2013, the waiver applied to 14 states in northern Nigeria— Adamawa, Bauchi, Borno, Gombe, Jigawa, Kaduna, Kano, Katsina, Kebbi, Niger, Plateau, Sokoto, Yobe, and Zamfara. In 2015, USAID/Nigeria narrowed the waiver’s scope by removing Kebbi and Niger states. In 2019, USAID/Nigeria again reviewed the waiver and further narrowed its scope, removing eight of the 12 states and leaving only Adamawa, Borno, Gombe, and Yobe.

While the waiver permits USAID/Nigeria implementing partners to waive USAID’s marking requirements in these four states, given the deteriorating security situation in which they operate, they are nonetheless expected to credit USAID and the American people for the assistance where it is safe to do so, ensuring that proper credit is given for USAID’s assistance.

Implementing Partners that elect to rely on the waiver, however, should not continue to use their own organization’s markings or logos.

All USAID Implementing Partners operating outside these areas, must adhere strictly to all approved branding and marking protocols. In accordance with Automated Directives System

Chapter 320, Branding and Marking, this extended waiver will be reviewed again within the next six months.

We thank you (our valued partners) for your support and cooperation in adhering to our marking and branding protocols. Should your work be hampered by any new security challenges outside these four states, please alert us immediately.

Sincerely, Yves Kore

Director, Office of Acquisition and Assistance

USAID/Nigeria

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