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Serbia Competitiveness Assessment and Political Economy Analysis
This assessment seeks to identify the key factors constraining Serbia’s private MSME sector, and its ability to grow and compete, particularly in EU markets and against the…
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Assumptions, Conjectures, and Other Miracles: The Application of Evaluative Thinking to Theory of Change Models in Community Development
Unexamined and unjustified assumptions are the Achilles heel of development programs. In this paper, we describe an evaluation capacity building (ECB) approach designed to help…
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CLA for Sustained Impact and a Model for Issue-Based Policy Making in Africa
The International Republican Institute (IRI) has a long record of helping civil society, the legislature and political parties in Somaliland to operate in a manner that is…
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CLA with Local Partners for Enhanced Organizational Performance and Learning
This case is presented on Development Food Security Activities (DFSA) USAID supported program, implemented by Relief Society of Tigray (REST). It narrates CLA practices of the…
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The Use of Political Economy Analysis in Health System Strengthening
There is a growing recognition that political economy analysis (PEA) is an essential aspect of external donor assistance to complex health reform processes. USAID’s Vision for…
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Discussion Note: Ex-post Evaluations
This Discussion Note outlines key considerations for USAID staff and evaluators when deciding to conduct an ex-post evaluation and then planning for, designing, implementing, and…
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Theory of Change (TOC) Samples
These resources provide fictionalized examples of context- and evidence-driven theories of change. The examples include both the theory of change narrative and the visual known as…
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How-To Note: Developing a Project Logic Model (and its Associated Theory of Change)
This content is currently under revision to align with the recently updated ADS 201.
For guidance and support associated with revisions to ADS 201, please see the…
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How-To Note: Strategy-Level Portfolio Review
Portfolio reviews are opportunities for Missions to periodically examine designated aspects of the Mission’s strategy, projects, or activities. Per ADS 201.3.2.18, Missions must…
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Local Works Discussion Guide: Developing Program Logic and Indicators
This resource, originally developed for the Local Works program but can be used by anyone, provides questions and example responses to coach new and local partners through…