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Ideas and tools to apply learning practices
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Activity Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning Plan Template
Each activity is required to have an Activity Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) Plan to support management of the activity and to inform USAID and the implementing partner…
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Countering Disinformation Programming Virtual Session
The spread of false or misleading information through digital and social media platforms exacerbates societal conflicts, pollutes information flows and civic discourse during…
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HICD Desk Review: Recommendations from HICD Program Evaluations and Reports
These exploratory analyses draw from two loosely interconnected efforts:USAID’s Paper Series on Capacity and Capacity Strengthening, andA synthesis of recommendations from nine…
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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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ADS 201, Program Cycle Operational Policy, Key Requirements
This 10-page document summarizes key "musts" (requirements) and "shoulds" (best practices) in the revision of ADS 201 that was codified on October 28, 2020.
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Streamlining of Automated Directives System (ADS) Chapter 201
U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Acting Administrator John Barsa has streamlined Chapter 201 of our ADS, Program Cycle Operational Policy, to shift our emphasis…
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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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After-Action Review (AAR) Guidance
This guidance provides information on conducting an After-Action Review (AAR), including goals, assumptions/requirements, how-tos, lessons learned/best practice, and resources. It…
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Making the Shift in Local Capacity Strengthening: Tool
During the first annual Local Capacity Strengthening (LCS) Policy Learning and Feedback Forum in 2023, USAID asked partners and staff what shifts in practices the LCS Policy calls…