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The [project’s] branding and marking plan stipulates that co-branding with a local project name to emphasize local government oversight and leadership would be considered on a case-by-case basis by the contracting officer’s technical representative (COTR), contracting officer, and chief of party.
Additionally, if a decision was made to adopt an alternative project name in order to enhance host-government ownership, a waiver request would be made to allow such a deviation from the guidelines.
“Branding” refers to how a program or project is named and positioned, who it is from; it identifies the sponsor of the work. “Marking” refers to applying graphic identities or logos to program materials or project signage to visibly acknowledge contributors; it identifies organizations supporting the work. [USAID regulation ADS 320.1]
General Recommendations
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Comply with the branding and marking policy and submit a written request to the mission for a waiver to use the [Network] name and logo on appropriate project documents and signage.
Source: AUDIT REPORT NO. 5-388-11-008-P JULY 21, 2011
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- USAID’s Marking Requirement Is Not Being Followed - ADS 320.3
- USAID Branding Requirements not Followed - ADS 320 - 22 U.S.C. § 2401
- USAID Branding and Marking Requirements Are Not Being Followed - Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, Public Law 87–195, section 641 - ADS 320
- Branding Requirements Were Not Followed - ADS 320, Branding and Marking - Section 641 of USAID’s framework legislation, the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961
- Implementing Partner Need to Adhere to Branding and Marking Policy - ADS 320.3.1 - ADS 320.3.2.4
- Adhering to Branding Requirements - ADS 320
- USAID Branding and Marking Guidelines Were Not Followed
- Partner Did Not Adhere to Branding Requirements - ADS 320
- Branding Policy Not Enforced - Section 641 of the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961 - 22 U.S.C. 2401.
- Obtain Commitment From Beneficiaries - USAID’s joint Strategic Plan, Fiscal Years 2007–2012 - ADS 596.3.1 - GAO Standards for Internal Control in the Federal Government2 GAO/AIMD-00-21.3.1 (11/99), page 15
- USAID-Funded Publications Not Properly Marked - 22 CFR 226.91
- Implementers’ Branding and Public Announcement Efforts Not Monitored - ADS 320.3.1 - ADS 320.2a(3)
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