PEACE AND PROSPERITY THROUGH INTERNATIONAL SCIENCE COLLABORATION
Many researchers and funders face unfamiliar and frustrating challenges in managing international research projects. These challenges can divert valuable time and resources from the overall research effort resulting in project delays, higher risks and higher costs. Aimed at simplifying cross-border project implementation, Focus provides financial management and logistical support on behalf of funders and researchers to minimize obstacles to effective international scientific collaboration, allowing participants to concentrate on their research. Financial management and logistical support for international scientific projects including: Secure, reliable disbursement of funds to project participants *
USD, Euro, or other currency disbursements directly to individual bank accounts at financial institutions screened by CRDF
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Enhanced services in some countries including issuance of Visa debit cards allowing access to funds worldwide Effective, reliable procurement and delivery of equipment, supplies, services *
In-country and international procurement of supplies and materials
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Networks of in-country and international vendors Comprehensive, flexible coordination of project-related travel *
In-house travel coordinators and international network of travel agency partners
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Per diem disbursements to travelers Transparent, detailed monitoring of funds *
Detailed monthly financial reporting
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Minimized risk of diversion or waste Rigorous, transparent oversight of compliance *
Transactions conducted strictly in accordance with client directions and requirements
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Projects implemented in accordance with applicable client guidelines and host country regulations