Detailed Mechanism Funding and Narrative

Years of mechanism: 2008 2009

Details for Mechanism ID: 1551
Country/Region: Nigeria
Year: 2008
Main Partner: U.S. Department of State
Main Partner Program: NA
Organizational Type: Other USG Agency
Funding Agency: enumerations.State/African Affairs
Total Funding: $80,000

Funding for Management and Operations (HVMS): $80,000

ACTIVITY DESCRIPTION: This funding covers the M&S budget of the Public Affairs Section (PAS) of the

US Embassy, Abuja. The M&S goal of PAS is to support one dedicated PAS staff to administer, coordinate,

and provide technical and programmatic oversight for a strategic communication program for PEPFAR. PAS

communication activities tell the PEPFAR story in Nigeria and will involve USG/Nigeria implementing

agencies, their implementing partners, the GON, the media, OGAC, contractors, PEPFAR beneficiaries and

the Nigeria public. These activities will leverage PAS' relationships and support for the Nigerian media to

ensure sustained media advocacy for USG/Nigeria throughout the year.

M&S costs are inclusive of one M&S dedicated staff member and associated costs, including costs for travel

and other program coordination activities across a significant array of implementing partners in Nigeria.