DOI International Technical Assistance Program

DOI-ITAP was established in 1995 to enable the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) to work with counterpart organizations overseas to support U.S. Government and DOI priorities. Working closely with DOI's bureaus and offices, DOI-ITAP has engaged with some 100 countries in the following areas.

  • Countering Wildlife Trafficking
  • Mining and Oil & Gas Best Practices
  • Water Management
  • Wildlife and Habitat Management
  • Indigenous Peoples Issues
  • Natural Disaster Mitigation and Response

  • Cultural Heritage Preservation

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  • Our Work

    DOI-ITAP collaborates with partner countries on all aspects natural resources and cultural heritage management, examples of which are presented here by priority themes.
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  • Regions

    DOI-ITAP works in over 50 countries organized into 6 regions. A brief description of all current DOI-ITAP projects is presented within each region page.
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  • Opportunities & News

    On this page, you may engage in our work through the opportunity announcements posted here, as well as find outreach materials including calendars of activities, fact sheets, success stories and other news and information.
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  • Staff

    The DOI-ITAP U.S.-based staff collaborates closely with its In-Country Coordinators to plan and implement its projects around the world. Meet our team!
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