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Read guidance, learning summaries, evidence trends, and country reflections from USAID and its partners.

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Charles Makamo, a participant of the Innovation Scholars Program, and his design team test their innovation at Standard Bank in Lilongwe, Malawi with end-users.
Higher Education

The Resilience of Higher Education Institutions During COVID-19: Lessons from Malawi, Philippines, and Senegal

Higher education institutions must continually adapt to mitigate the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic. These three case studies show how three universities served as central actors in crisis response and in locally-led development.
February 11, 2021
Manija practices reading in Braille with her teacher Roziya during a home visit.
Disability Inclusive Education

Accessible to All: Creating Learning Materials for Children with Disabilities in Cambodia, Kenya, Rwanda, and Tajikistan

Here are some examples from Cambodia, Kenya, Rwanda, and Tajikistan that show how good practices in the provision of accessible learning materials are being put into practice during COVID-19.
December 15, 2020
Photo: One of KCEO’s female mentors. She is paraplegic and is able to relate well with other women with disabilities.
Disability Inclusive Education
January 3, 2020

Serving Marginalized Populations in Kenya Through Entrepreneurship Training and Advocacy

Kibera is the largest slum in Africa and KCEO’s Young Mothers Incubation Program has served over 200 women with disabilities, empowering them to be active in their communities through entrepreneurship and advocacy.
Faculty Member Nguyen Ba Hai at the Ho Chi Minh City University of Technical Education
Higher Education
May 1, 2019

Engineering Education in Vietnam Through Private Sector Engagement

Until recently, Vietnam had an agricultural-based economy, with a higher education system catering to a small percentage of the population. Engineering soon emerged as a field which could play a key role in supporting further growth and development. 
Youth Workforce Development
November 14, 2018

What to Consider When Designing a Youth Workforce Development Activity

Youth workforce development is many things to many actors. Understanding how to program for it begins with knowing what it is.
USAID Morocco, The Volvo Group, UNIDO and Government of Morocco for a vocational and technical education program
Systems Strengthening
August 24, 2018

USAID’s Approach to Private Sector Engagement in Education

By investing in education, USAID collaborates with U.S. and global corporations, as well as regional and local businesses and industry associations to improve learning, expand opportunities for youth and strengthen education systems.