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The Kearny Alliance uses the following criteria to
asses the potential for support:
- Asian presence, experience, & expertise
- Organizations with sound track records & experience in program
country
- Programs that match Kearny Alliance objectives & focus areas
- Programs that demonstrate some element of international
trade/commerce leading to lasting jobs & sustainable income
- Programs with models to pilot that are replicable through BKMs (best
known methods)
- Organizations that have already formed alliances with other entities
- Programs must demonstrate how financial self-sustainability will be
achieved
- Three – five year exit strategy
Example of exit strategy
- Year One – Seed money to launch program
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Year Two – Support provided in conjunction with
other organizations
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Year Three- Assess possibility of model being
replicated in other regions
Examples of Kearny Alliance Support
Below are listed various programs and projects that
Kearny would consider for possible support.
- Assistance to schools and universities to build
and enhance curriculum, infrastructure and programs
focused on international trade, information
technology and e-commerce. Assistance may also
include student loans.
- Skills training and assistance for small and
medium enterprises in developing countries to gain
access to the global market place for their products
by providing:
- Education on trade, commerce, business
management and marketing
- Technical infrastructure to gain access to new
markets through e-commerce
- Access to capital
- Technical training and computer skills
- Other new business support services
- Underwriting of conferences and symposia
focusing on economic development with the goal of
bridging understanding between people and nations
and promoting cultural exchange.
- Microlending and other aid to entrepreneurs to
help in establishing new businesses and employment
opportunities in global trade.
- Sponsorship of individuals conducting academic
research in international trade and sustainable
economic development with an emphasis on Asia.
- Support and funding for implementation of a
sustainable business model and plan in a developing
country to generate income and additional employment
opportunities.
We are interested to hear from you regarding your
thoughts on initiatives to help advance our mission of
Aid through Trade.
Contact us.
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