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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
USAID Youth Summit 2019
Youth Workforce Development
October 23, 2020

Studies Explore Taking Risks to Innovate and Increase Impact Through Cash Benchmarking

USAID and its partners recently experimented with cash benchmarking to better understand the cost-effectiveness of its investments. There are currently five cash benchmarking studies underway, each with a different research design.
Recipients of the 2019 Young Women Transform Prize
Youth Workforce Development
November 15, 2019

Young Women Leading Social Change

Rhoda Ayieko, Lusanda Magwape, and Zipho Falakhe are the recipients of the 2019 Young Women Transform Prize. 
Annet, the Executive Director of Safeplan Uganda.
Youth Workforce Development
November 7, 2019

Young Women Transform Prize Recipients in Kenya and Uganda Tackle Unemployment with a Holistic Approach

USAID visited two Young Women Transform Prize grant recipients to gain insight into what methods produced the best outcomes and collect lessons learned about how other organizations might incorporate youth-led approaches in their program design.
Key Higher Ed
Higher Education
October 23, 2018

Why Higher Education is Key to the Education (and Economic) Ecosystem

Higher education has a unique role in preparing learners with the advanced knowledge and skills they need to succeed in today’s global economy.