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
• Year Two – Support provided in conjunction with other organizations
• 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.  

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