FOIA/PA REQUEST LOG Fiscal Year 2013

The agency's headquarters is located in Washington, D.C. and is responsible for implementing the US government's foreign policy objectives through development and humanitarian assistance programs. The agency's programs and projects are implemented through a variety of mechanisms, including grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements. These agreements are typically awarded to private sector companies, non-governmental organizations (NGOs), and other organizations that have the expertise and resources to implement the programs. The FOIA/PA request log provided lists 57 requests for information and documents from various organizations and individuals. These requests cover a wide range of topics, including information on USAID's programs and projects, financial information, and personnel data. Some of the requests are for specific information on USAID's programs and projects, such as the SWIFT IV project, the Food and Enterprise Development Program (FED) in Liberia, and the Consolidation and Enhanced Livelihoods Initiative (CELI) in the Central Region of Africa. Other requests are for general information on USAID's policies and procedures, such as the agency's policies on payments to countries receiving deportees. Other requests are for information on specific contracts and grants, such as the contract for the Khost-Road Project in Afghanistan and the grant for the Education Sector Strengthening Project in Rwanda. Some requests are for information on USAID's procurement processes, including information on dispute decisions and the names and contact information of procurement officials. The requests also include information on USAID's personnel, including the names and email addresses of USAID employees and contractors. Some requests are for information on USAID's organizational structure and the roles and responsibilities of its employees. The FOIA/PA process is used to request access to information and documents that are not publicly available. The process involves submitting a written request to the agency, which is then reviewed to determine whether the information is subject to disclosure. If the information is subject to disclosure, the agency will provide it to the requester.