Ep 1: Ukraine Conflict & Reconstruction: USAID funding now and post-conflict - AidKonekt/Konektid

Recorded: April 18, 2023   On this episode we invited three guests with deep expertise in USAID funding and Ukraine. Our guests include former Senior USAID officials an NGO leader in Ukraine, who will share their insight on USAID's current funding for the Ukraine war. We will also discuss how to prepare to support the reconstruction. Discussion Topics: What will the Ukraine reconstruction look like? What role will USAID play? How can organizations support the reconstruction? What should organizations be doing now to position to support?   Chuck Pope - CEO Pope International; Jeff Grieco - Senior Consultant; Michael Druckman - Ukraine Director International Republican Institute   ABOUT THE HOST:   The podcast is hosted by Mike Shanley, Founder and CEO of Konektid International and AidKonekt Data, the leading USAID partner support firms that help clients to grow their USAID funding portfolios. Mike has nearly two decades of experience in working with USAID projects and funding opportunities. His USAID funding expertise has been recognized by the largest aid and development associations, partners, and conferences, including by USAID, Devex, British Expertise International, AidEx, and by the Society for International Development-US where he also serves as Board Member.   Websites: Konektid International: www.konektid.com AidKonekt Data: https://www.aidkonekt.com/usaid-biz-dev Connect with Mike Shanley: https://www.linkedin.com/in/konektid-usaid-specialists/