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

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Children outside classrooms of a school in Honduras.
Systems Strengthening

Resource Roundup: Seven Ways to Strengthen Systems for Literacy Outcomes

USAID’s vision is a world where partner country education systems enable all children and youth to acquire the education and skills needed to be productive members of society.
September 19, 2023
CATALYZE EduFinance South Africa (Kaizenvest / GROW Educare Centres)
Reading & Literacy

Four Ways CATALYZE Improves Learning Outcomes and Expands Access to Quality Basic Education through Innovative Blended Finance Solutions

Despite significant increases in literacy rates since the first International Literacy Day in 1967, children from vulnerable and marginalized families continue to demonstrate significantly lower literacy rates.
October 12, 2023
A peer educator at Ruthimitu Mixed Secondary School talks to fellow students.
Youth Workforce Development
August 26, 2019

Fundamentals of Positive Youth Development

Why does USAID use a Positive Youth Development approach, and how can education practitioners integrate PYD into their programs?
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. 
Dr. Creencia and her team prepare to inspect the hatching baskets kept underwater.
Higher Education
April 29, 2019

Driving Economic Growth Through an Education and Industry Partnership

Workers with higher education and in-demand technical skills are more likely to thrive and contribute to their country’s journey to self-reliance and resilience. But economic growth doesn’t always go hand in hand with a skilled workforce.
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.
Higher Ed Morocco
Higher Education
October 25, 2018

Debunking Higher Education Myths

Government and development actors are increasingly understanding the value of higher education investments. Higher education plays a unique and catalytic role in developing individuals and societies. And yet, myths about how USAID defines higher education, as well as its benefits, access, and financial strain abound.