Capacity strengthening isn’t a one-way street. During this 5 minute interactive micro-training, explore the seventh and final principle of the Policy which shows how local capacity strengthening programming must be supported through partnerships based on mutual respect and reciprocity.

This is 1 of 8 micro-trainings on putting the Local Capacity Strengthening Policy into practice.

Without intentionality and feedback, it is possible to do harm to or exacerbate inequity among local actors. During this 5 minute interactive micro-training, explore the sixth principle of the Policy which helps us make sure we are doing no harm and fostering equity when doing local capacity strengthening programming.

This is 1 of 8 micro-trainings on putting the Local Capacity Strengthening Policy into practice.

What capacity already exists and how can you use that to further strengthen local capacities? During this 5 minute interactive micro-training, explore the fifth principle of the Policy and practice taking an assets-based approach to local capacity strengthening which acknowledges the existing capacity of local actors. 

This is 1 of 8 micro-trainings on putting the Local Capacity Strengthening Policy into practice.

Who is making decisions about the focus, method, and purpose of local capacity strengthening activities? During this 5 minute interactive micro-training, explore the fourth principle of the Policy which emphasizes centering local actor’s objectives and priorities when doing local capacity strengthening.

This is 1 of 8 micro-trainings on putting the Local Capacity Strengthening Policy into practice.

Is your local capacity strengthening successful? During this 5 minute interactive micro-training, explore the third principle of the Policy that explains why and how to measure performance when strengthening the capacity of local actors.

This is 1 of 8 micro-trainings on putting the Local Capacity Strengthening Policy into practice.

Capacity can look different in a variety of contexts. In local capacity strengthening programs, how do you make sure you’re effectively strengthening the right capacities? During this 5 minute interactive micro-training, explore the second principle in the Policy that demonstrates how to strengthen the capacity of local actors in diverse ways that fit their context and objectives.

This is 1 of 8 micro-trainings on putting the Local Capacity Strengthening Policy into practice.

How do you know where to start if you’re doing local capacity strengthening? During this 5 minute interactive micro-training, explore the first principle of the Policy and the importance of understanding local systems when strengthening the capacity of local actors. This module also explores how capacity strengthening can contribute to broader systems change and sustainable outcomes.

This is 1 of 8 micro-trainings on putting the Local Capacity Strengthening Policy into practice. 

What is the Local Capacity Strengthening Policy and how does it apply to your work? During this 5 minute interactive micro-training, you’ll learn  why and how USAID developed this policy and be introduced to the seven principles of the policy. 

The first of eight modules exploring how to put the Local Capacity Strengthening Policy into practice.