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Principle 1: Start with the local system
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…
Principle 2: Strengthen diverse capacities through diverse approaches
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…
Principle 3: Plan for and measure performance improvement in collaboration with local partners
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…
Principle 4: Align capacity strengthening with local priorities
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 5: Appreciate and build on existing capacities
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…
Principle 6: Be mindful of and mitigate unintended consequences of local capacity strengthening
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 7: Practice mutuality with local partners
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…
Resource
Reviewing MEL Plans through Locally Led Development Lens
This resource, originally developed for the Local Works program but can be used by anyone, provides tips and best practices to coach new and local partners through USAID monitoring,…
Blog
What happens to your in-person annual team retreat during COVID-19?
This blog is a response to our invitation to reflect on how this community is using CLA approaches to respond to COVID-19. We’d love to hear from you, too! To add a blog, click…
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USAID/Paraguay Programming: A Case Study in Locally Led Development
This case study describes how, through a process of ongoing learning, the USAID/Paraguay team has supported locally led programming by developing partnerships within a culture of…