In June 2024, Integra closed out the USAID Asia Emerging Opportunities (AEO) Contract after an impactful five years. AEO was awarded to Integra to provide analytical services to the USAID Asia Bureau and its missions. It offered data and analysis to respond to development opportunities and challenges, support policy and program development, and enhance collaboration and capacity building across various sectors. These objectives collectively supported USAID’s efforts to promote sustainable development and address emerging Asian challenges. Given the flexible nature of AEO, the team was uniquely suited to respond to the evolving bureau needs, rapidly responding to COVID-19 and changing United States Government interests represented by new policies such as the Indo-Pacific and Digital Strategies.

Integra delivered 23 activities encompassing many practice areas, including development analytics, innovations, and blended learning. Those activities reached Missions in 35 countries, and some resulted in long-term technical engagements. Program evaluation and data analysis were key underlying components of the activities. Equally relevant and important was an emphasis on and requirement for learning, knowledge management, and dissemination of evaluation and research results. Beyond analysis, Integra built capacity and disseminated knowledge and evidence through learning initiatives across the Asia Bureau and numerous Missions. The AEO team provided diverse technical skills and exceptional project management, emphasizing transparency and responsiveness to client needs. Task orders developed at the activity level were staffed with experienced experts, logistics coordinators, and facilitators. Integra also provided outstanding project schedule, financial, and logistical management and support (for example, virtual solutions to COVID-19 restrictions, procurement, data management, and travel coordination), demonstrated through consistent, successful service delivery.