HOW DOES IPA WORK?
Through our extensive global network and the expert knowledge of our staff, IPA assists organizations devoted to humanitarian aid with the implementation of their goals. IPA develops a comprehensive proposal at no cost to you. Through creative sourcing and smart logistical solutions, we offer the most appropriate products at the best value for your money.
SUPPLY
With diverse worldwide contacts, IPA offers everything from common household items essential for refugees to customized capital equipment. IPA has a vast network of suppliers at its disposal.
PROCUREMENT
IPA takes charge of the entire procurement cycle. From the first sparks of imagination through to completion, you maintain ownership of the project and leave the administrative burden to us. IPA keeps you informed during every step of the process and allows you time to make decisions at key stages along the way. Our experienced staff provides quality control, arranges documentation, and assures swift, efficient delivery of goods to their final destination. We pride ourselves on accountability and include "all-risk" insurance on every shipment.
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IPA offers a
full range of procurement and logistical services designed to cover:
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Health |
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Water and Sanitation |
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Education |
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Infrastructure |
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Agriculture |
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Transport |
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Irrigation and Engineering |
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Natural Resources |
CONSULTANCY
Our consultancy staff has extensive field experience and a global network of advisors who are available to address your concerns. We can help you provide institutional development to countries in reconstruction. We can also assess the procurement capacity of governments and assist in establishing procurement infrastructures under the Ministry of Health.
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Procurement Monitoring and Auditing |
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Assessment of Existing Procurement Procedures |
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Identification of Procurement Capacity and Training Requirements |
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Development of Transparent and Accountable Procurement Policies and Procedures |
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Procurement IT Solutions |
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Project Identification and Planning |
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Logistics |
EMERGENCY RESPONSE
IPA specializes in postwar and disaster recovery operations and has established a special unit for Refugee Relief and Emergency Aid. Through this unit we are able to offer a full range of emergency services ranging from the supply of medical kits, blankets, water, and foodstuffs to tents, generators, vehicles, and building supplies. We can even create customized resettlement kits and deliver complete refugee camps on a turnkey basis. Our commitment to meeting emergency needs has been demonstrated repeatedly over the years.
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Over 11,000 family tents for earthquake relief in India |
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65 rail cars of corn for famine relief in North Korea |
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10,000 blankets and 2,000 kitchen sets for civil war relief in Yugoslavia |
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Lumber, tools, and nails for post-civil war reconstruction in East Timor |
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Natural gas equipment to heat and comfort citizens trapped in Sarajevo during wartime |
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Plastic sheeting and tools to provide temporary shelters for families whose homes were damaged or destroyed during civil war in Kosovo |