Non-Government

The World Bank is one of the world's largest sources of funding and knowledge to support governments of member countries in their efforts to invest in schools and health centers, provide water and electricity, fight disease and protect the environment. This support is provided through project or policy-based loans and grants as well as technical assistance such as advice and studies.

Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is an independent administrative institution established under legal provisions of 2002, to contribute to economic and social advancement in developing countries and help expedite Japan's international cooperation. It has 19 branch offices in locations throughout Japan; each draw upon local distinctions and human resources to advance a range of JICA projects. More than ninety offices are located worldwide to promote projects that meet local needs. JICA works at the grassroots level to help developing countries become self-reliant in pursuing socioeconomic development. To foster self-reliance, JICA aims to act as a bridge linking Japan with developing countries so that developing countries can strengthen their own problem-solving capacity.

USAID is an independent federal government agency that receives overall foreign policy guidance from the Secretary of State. Their work supports long-term and equitable economic growth and advances U.S. foreign policy objectives by supporting:

They provide assistance in five regions of the world: (1) Sub-Saharan Africa; (2) Asia; (3) Latin America and the Caribbean, (4) Europe and Eurasia; and (5) The Middle East.