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Pausing, and Reflecting on CLA
After months of diving headfirst into all things Collaborating, Learning, and Adapting (CLA)—organizing CLA trainings, facilitating CLA workshops for IPs, conducting CLA Maturity…
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Strategic collaboration among a wide range of internal and external stakeholders, continuous learning, and adaptive management connect all components of the Program Cycle.
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Ten Years of Implementing the Local Systems Framework
In 2014, USAID introduced a groundbreaking approach to international development known as the Local Systems Framework (LSF). It emphasized the crucial role of strengthening and…
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Amplifying Local Voices through Community Engagement and Visioning: A Cross-Sectoral Snapshot of BHA Programming
Community engagement (CE) is foundational to USAID's participant-centered programming because it helps programs incorporate the interests and concerns of affected stakeholders. This…
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7 Tips for Building a Learning Platform: Insights from MOMENTUM's Quality of Care Experience in Nigeria
This blog was developed based on interviews with Maureen Tshabalala and Stephen Luna-Muse and with contributions from Chibugo Okoli, Elizabeth Eastman, Kendra Njoku, and…
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CLA Practitioners' Perspective: 10 lessons from working in the Development Field
Introduction:In the development world, plans sometimes don't pan out as expected due to factors such as shifting political dynamics, unforeseen challenges, evolving community needs,…
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Learning Agenda: Are We Asking the Right Learning Questions?
Introduction:In a rural community, a development project was tasked with improving access to clean water. They conducted a learning workshop to gather insights and develop…
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Winning CLA Case Competition Submissions from the Middle East!
The Collaborating, Learning, and Adapting (CLA) Case Competition, celebrated its milestone 10th year! The CLA Case Map now holds over 800 cases. These numerous examples show…