Afghanistan Regional Agricultural Development Program, East (RADP-E)

USAID

2016 - 2021

Funded by the US Agency for International Development (USAID) the Regional Agricultural Development Program, East (RADP-E) was a five-year activity designed to expand sustainable, agriculture-led growth in eastern Afghanistan. Through RADP-E, Crimson supported improved access to finance for agricultural cooperatives and agribusinesses in eastern Afghanistan, under a subcontract to DAI.

Financial Access for Investing in the Development of Afghanistan (FAIDA)

USAID

2010 - 2016

The purpose of the Financial Access for Investing in the Development of Afghanistan (FAIDA) project was to build a sustainable, diverse and inclusive financial sector that meets the needs of micro, small and medium sized enterprises (MSMEs) and supports MSMEs in creating new jobs. Joining the Chemonics International consortium in August 2011, Crimson supported FAIDA by building the capacity of FAIDA’s financial institution partners in the development of innovative loan products; by improving access to finance for business growth; and by working to build a robust insurance sector.

Investment Climate Improvement (ICI) Project in West Bank and Gaza

USAID

2010 - 2016

The goal of the Investment Climate Improvement (ICI) Project was to assist the Palestinian Authority (PA) to adopt and implement the laws, regulations, policies and procedures required to improve the business climate and promote domestic and foreign investment, bring the trade regime into compliance with the requirements for full membership in the World Trade Organization (WTO) and improve revenue yield from domestic taxes in order to move toward a more sustainable fiscal position. Crimson supported the efforts of the ICI project under a subcontract to Chemoincs International, by providing expertise in fiscal policy reform and business enabling environment.

Mongolia Economic Policy Reform and Competitiveness (EPRC)

USAID

2003 - 2011

The Economic Policy Reform and Competitiveness project was designed to accelerate and broaden sustainable economic growth in Mongolia’s private sector by invigorating the enabling environment and creating more competition within industries and sectors. The project utilized consensus building, public education, energy sector support, policy assistance and cluster development.

Crimson supported the prime contractor, Chemonics International, by developing and supporting critical industrial sectors pursue growth, increased revenues and employment. Crimson professionals drafted the Concessions Law, which paves the way for privatization and foreign investment and guided interventions in housing finance policy. Crimson advisors also developed a package of recommendations to improve the logistics infrastructure at the Zamiin Uud border, supporting increased trade and transit. In the wake of the global economic crisis, Crimson advisors also assisted the Government of Mongolia refine its Bank Restructuring and Recapitalization Program.