Audrey Spencer

Global Practice Lead, Education and Youth

Audrey Spencer has 15 years of experience as an international education professional specializing in programming and training for literacy, numeracy, Social and Emotional Learning (SEL), teacher support and healthy youth practices that are grounded in inclusive…

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Building the Tech Workforce through Private Sector Engagement

In Moldova, the “golden triangle” of collaboration among industry, government, and academia is transforming the technology sector. Here’s the recipe for success from the Moldova Competitiveness Project.
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Moldovan Youth Promote Country’s Tourism Potential

Moldovan youth are stepping up to the challenge to participate in a multi-channel digital marketing campaign centered on showcasing tourism opportunities. The campaign, organized by the Moldova Competitiveness Project, has led to the country coming into prominence as a vacation destination.
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New Skills Allow Young Moldovan Designer to Find Work at Home

The Moldova Competitiveness Project, funded by USAID and Sweden, enhances local companies by training workers like Victoria Andries, a 23-year-old shoe designer who feels closer to achieving her goals because of the project.
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Social Responsibility Secures Better Jobs for Low Skilled Workers

Moldovan women, working within light industry factories, possess the opportunity for better salaries, safer working conditions, and enhanced productivity due to the USAID- and Sweden-funded Moldova Competitiveness Project SMART program.
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Moldovan Tech Entrepreneur Connects Youth with Jobs

Despite high youth unemployment, Moldova is home to a fast-growing ICT industry, with the brightest minds in gaming, technology, and artificial intelligence. USAID and Sweden work to create an environment where more tech startups can thrive, providing opportunities for young Moldovans.
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Gagauz Apparel Company Creates Jobs for Women in Rural Areas

RiDiager, a clothing manufacturer in the Gagauzia Autonomy, upgraded its facilities, opened new factories and created jobs for rural women with support from the Moldova Competitiveness Project. As a result, the owner has staff loyalty and an expansion in specialized production lines.
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Final Report: Georgia Primary Education Project

The Georgia Primary Education Project helped Georgian children improve their reading and math skills, in addition to financial literacy, through innovative learning tools.
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Showcasing Commitment to Moldova’s IT Sector

The USAID Moldova CEED (2005-2010) and CEED II (2010-2015) programs have helped grow and expand the competitiveness and efficiency of key industries leading to increased sales and investment. This two-pager features the project’s work relevant to the information technology (IT) sector.
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