Learning

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
Braille
Disability Inclusive Education
November 14, 2018

The Guiding Principles of Disability Inclusive Education

When developing and implementing disability inclusive education programs, it is incumbent upon practitioners to understand the nuances of disability, as well as the resources required for quality and equitable education for learners with disabilities.
Bangladesh Primary Ed
Information and Communication Technology
September 5, 2018

Beyond Tablets

Cost-effective and appropriate uses of information and communications technology (ICT) can be essential components to supporting basic education.
A teacher uses tablet computers to teach young children.
Information and Communication Technology
August 22, 2018

10 Principles for Developing ICT In Education Programs

USAID is among the world’s largest bilateral supporters of information and communication technology (ICT) projects in education. USAID adheres to 10 key principles when conceptualizing, designing and implementing ICT in education systems.
Indonesia children
Reading & Literacy
August 14, 2018

Tiny Teachers with Immense Impact: Classroom Instruction in Indonesia

Getting education right has a huge impact on a country’s development journey: a quality education can place youth on a path to securing hopeful, stable futures. Education can also break the cycle of extreme poverty, opening access to opportunities that enable youth to reach their full potential.