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Rapid Collaboration, Learning and Adaptation: Community-Based Response to Ebola
With USAID’s support, Global Communities, in partnership with the Liberian Ministry of Health, has been implementing the Improved Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) program in…
Blog
She Told Us So (Again): Women tell their COVID-19 Stories
Women leaders have proven to be a critical part of COVID-19 response—especially when they get support and opportunities to lead. They are sharing information, preventing COVID-19,…
Blog
More Collaboration, Bigger Impact: Digital Co-creation for Women's Empowerment in Egypt
In essence international development work aims to effect positive change and achieve impact. To maximize the intended impact, the United States Agency for International Development…
Local Capacity Strengthening Policy: Overview
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…
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 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…
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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,…