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Four Takeaways from USAID's First Evaluation Summit
This post was written by Frank Higdon, Evaluation Team Lead, Office of Learning Evaluation and Research, Bureau for Policy, Planning and LearningAs USAID reorients how we do…
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What Kind of Network?
Building and supporting networks – whether for advocacy or sharing knowledge – is central to many democracy, human rights, and governance projects. However, while “network” is a…
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Program Cycle Overview Online Module
The Bureau for Policy, Planning and Learning (PPL) has released the Program Cycle Overview (PCO) module to reflect the updates for USAID's recently revised Automated Directives…
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Listen Carefully, Tread Lightly, Adapt Quickly: CARE's Approach to Adaptive Management
My first job in development was as an “Institutional Memory Specialist” (a fancy title to avoid calling me “intern in charge of finding paperwork”) in Bamako, Mali. On my first day,…
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Two Acronyms, One Goal: Applying PSE and CLA for Better Development Outcomes
With USAID’s Private Sector Engagement (PSE) Policy, we are shifting to work hand-in-hand with the private sector to design and deliver our development and humanitarian programs…
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DRAFT: USAID Evidence Framework
USAID's Program Cycle Policy, USAID’s policy on Development Data, USAID’s Scientific Research Policy and other guidance define evidence for USAID and clarify standards for research,…
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Designing a Collective Action Approach: Make Critical Scoping Decisions
Program Design for USAID design teams is a creative and exciting venture, but it can be daunting. Even if you determine that the Collective Action approach can best address your…
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Exceptions to Public Disclosure of USAID-Funded Evaluations and Action Memo Template
USAID is committed to full and active disclosure of evaluation reports, methods, findings, and data produced by the Agency or partners receiving USAID funding. This is guided by…
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Updated Research Policy Emphasizes Field-based Learning and Innovation
Research is a critical part of USAID’s policies and strategies. It allows USAID to develop, test, refine and evaluate the acceptability and cost-effectiveness of new and improved…
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A Guide to Complexity-Aware Monitoring Approaches
This guide includes an introduction to the key concepts associated with complexity-aware monitoring, guidance to support application of the approaches, a summary matrix to compare…