ICF has recently received a potential five-year, $236 million follow-on contract from USAID’s Bureau for Global Health to continue supporting the Demographic and Health Surveys Program. Under this recompete contract, ICF will help participating countries improve their capacity to collect, analyze, and disseminate data while also implementing strategies to address marginalized and vulnerable populations. The company will focus on using technology to enhance survey efficiency and automation, including artificial intelligence tools while complying with data security measures and country ownership requirements.
Jennifer Welham, senior vice president for health, people, and human services at ICF, spoke about the importance of the DHS Program in advancing global health knowledge, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. She expressed pride in ICF’s ongoing partnership with USAID, providing expertise in health, survey research, and data management to help develop effective health policies and interventions.
The DHS Program has been a crucial source of data for health, population, and nutrition programs worldwide for more than 40 years. With over 400 surveys conducted in more than 90 countries, the program has played a significant role in supporting national governments, researchers, and international organizations in policymaking, financing
