IMCC & TPPA Strategic Alliance IMCC, a former division of TPPA, has been sold and is no longer an independent firm. Reid B. Lohr, the new IMCC President, and Ed Winders, President of TPPA have agreed to a strategic alliance through which both organizations will work closely to promote new business opportunities and development in emerging markets. The alliance will permit both firms to expand their core strengths while diversifying into complimentary practice areas. IMCC, with the addition of Executive Vice President Jon C. Cooper, will add the translation of appropriate scale environmental technologies and environment infrastructure management to compliment its current practice areas. The application of this new and exciting business will be integrated with IMCC’s existing expertise in financial sector services, national accounts and statistics, competitiveness, trade and investment, and business development. The theme of bringing together business, science, government, and development economics, combined with stakeholder involvement, will help drive IMCC's new direction. TPPA will continue to focus its efforts on democracy and governance work while expanding its expertise to a variety of civil society issues and be an important link in the alliance. Both Dr. Winders and Mr. Lohr have stated their commitment to working together to deliver “whole system” solutions to the challenges facing transitioning countries. Congratulations to both organizations!   IMCC and the Corporate Council on Africa IMCC was invited to chair and moderate workshops on “The Business of Technology in Emerging Markets” at the recent US-Africa Agribusiness Conference in Monterey, California. The conference focused on promoting private sector business opportunities in Africa and was attended by several African ministers, US government representatives, international institutions, and a host of business people.   The IMCC WATER for DEVELOPING NATIONS (IMWDN) Model IMCC in engaged in some broad new perspectives in this market place. The IMCC WATER for DEVELOPING NATIONS (IMWDN) Model has the benefits of a self-sustaining resource because of stakeholder involvement, the affordability of equipment, and creative financing mechanisms. It has demonstrated significant commercialization potential and a high probability for replication. There are five major components include:     1) The manufacturer of equipment on a “designed to cost” model     2) The development of financing mechanisms for a village or community     3) The identification of local stakeholders     4) The establishment of micro-franchises or franchises for management and         maintenance     5) The incorporation of education and dual use systems In the IMWDN, we link the five components. In the old model, as mentioned above, foreign aid builds a large infrastructure project and the project operates successfully until the end of the donor involvement and then falls apart/stops operating due to lack of leadership, capitol, maintenance, etc. In our IMWDN model, we provide vital links in allowing the self-sustaining project to proceed, and gain trust from all stakeholders and investors.   IMCC is Winner of high-priority USAID Awards As of October 2004, IMCC is a significant player on four USAID long-term, multi-million dollar awards, two of which involve small-business set-asides involving potentially lucrative, sole-source procurement options at USAID. IMCC is looking forward to capitalizing on these opportunities.   USAID/Iraq Private-Sector Growth and Employment Generation Project IMCC is a subcontractor to the Louis Berger/The Services Group joint venture for a three-year contract. IMCC will work in concert with the team on several micro, small and medium enterprise initiatives. IMCC will provide the long-term directors for two of the three initiatives -- Sustainable Microfinance; and Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprise Policy.   USAID/SEGIR Macroeconomic Policy, Poverty Alleviation and Economic Institutions and Analysis (MACRO II) - Restricted Small Business Award IMCC is an essential participant in the International Business Initiatives (IBI) consortium that was awarded the only small business set-aside for this long-term Indefinite Quantity Contract (IQC). The macroeconomic focus of this IQC encompasses: (1) money and banking policy; (2) fiscal policy; (3) trade and exchange rate policy; (4) national income accounting; (5) policy-related studies of key economic/infrastructure sectors; (6) analysis and recommendations on poverty, income distribution, etc.; and (7) other areas of economics at the aggregate or sector levels.   USAID/Sustainable Urban Management II (SUM II): IMCC is a key player in a consortium with Mendez-England & Associates (ME&A), who was just awarded the only small business set-aside for this five year IQC. The SUM II activity function areas include: (1) expanded and equitable delivery of urban services and shelter; (2) enhanced effectiveness, responsibility and accountability of local government organizations; (3) enhanced environmental management practices, pollution control systems and tools; (4) improved disaster preparedness, response and recovery through mitigation, strategic planning, training, hazard identification and awareness; and (5) improved finance and credit systems through program design and technical support.   IMCC – doing business in China: IMCC recently won an Asian Development Bank (ADB) project to begin technical services and assistance working with the Peoples Republic of China to help strength the statistical system of the China Banking and Regulatory Commission. We are excited about our first project in China and look forward to expanding our presence. As a sidebar, discussions are currently underway with two separate private Joint Venture initiatives.   NEW IMCC CONTRACTS: Rural Finance in Central Asia (2004) Asian Development Bank (ADB) An IMCC team of experts is assisting the ADB in promoting the development of sound and viable rural financial markets in Azerbaijan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyz Republic, Uzbekistan and Mongolia. The goal of the project is to make improved financial services widely accessible to rural micro-entrepreneurs and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in these six Central Asian countries. The IMCC team is supporting a regional study that will give a comprehensive overview and analysis of the size and structure of rural financial activity and related issues in each republic. Worldwide Business Development Services Knowledge and Practice (2004) Accelerated Microenterprise Advancement Project US Agency for International Development (Subcontractor to Development Alternatives, Inc.) Under this research and technical assistance contract, IMCC will test and refine new approaches for strengthening the microenterprise development initiatives funded by USAID and other donors. IMCC will develop tools that can be deployed throughout the project lifecycle that improve the ability of donors to deliver business development services that increase productivity and incomes for micro-entrepreneurs and their families. Worldwide Financial Services Knowledge Generation (2004) Accelerated Microenterprise Advancement Project US Agency for International Development (Subcontractor to Development Alternatives, Inc.) IMCC will conduct research and implement activities that will help move the microfinance field forward in its efforts to extend efficient, sustainable, and quality financial services to the poor. In developing such financial services, we will undertake basic research, applied research, experimentation, and other knowledge generation activities, such as conferences, publications, and technical consultancies.
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