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Integrated Reading Activity in Bamako, Mali.
Education Finance

A Framework to Promote Education Finance

Using this framework, USAID staff and implementing partners can make sustainable investments that enable all children and youth to get the education and skills needed to be productive members of society.
September 13, 2019
Students in Ruvuma, Tanzania
Education Finance

Education Finance in Practice

When it comes to implementing programs, managers must think about how to manage financial resources in all program development phases. Depending on the nature of the education program, this can be done by using a few different approaches. 
September 13, 2019
Saffa Girls School
Youth Workforce Development
July 9, 2019

Why Youth Skills? And Why Measure Them?

The UN’s World Youth Skills Day, observed this year on July 15, raises awareness of the importance of developing youth’s skills.
Student reads a story from the TUSOME textbooks.
Systems Strengthening
June 21, 2019

Measurement, Data Generation, and Use: Takeaways from CIES 2019

Exciting new approaches for how we measure our efforts, track progress, and apply evidence and learning in the Education sector are on the horizon. This year's gathering of Education specialists at CIES showcased promising trends in this area.
Girls enjoying buddy reading time
Reading & Literacy
June 11, 2019

How a Partnership with Peace Corps Increased Education Outcomes

In 2010, USAID and the Peace Corps signed the Global Education Framework (GEF) agreement to further encourage collaboration between Peace Corps and USAID in implementing programs that advance host country educational goals.
Learning Links tutor and students working in Liberia
Information and Communication Technology
June 4, 2019

Using a Gig Economy Model to Develop a Paraprofessional Teaching Force in Rural Liberia

Learning Links, a new, innovative USAID pilot program uses a gig economy model to improve education and employment outcomes in the Liberia.
Officials from the Ministry of Education and Aga Khan Foundation conducted a joint field visit to a teachers training facility in Mukuru Kware area.
Education in Crisis and Conflict
May 20, 2019

Accelerated Education: Aligning Programs with National Systems

Accelerated Education Programs (AEPs) need to be designed in alignment with local education authorities, including relevant ministries of education, ministries of youth or other ministries overseeing non-formal education.    
Students at a Ghana school under the trees.
Education in Crisis and Conflict
May 15, 2019

Accelerated Education: Principles for Program Management

During a prolonged crisis or conflict where education services have been interrupted, communities and civil society are often the most effective in developing innovative strategies to meet the educational needs of children and youth.
Students learning to read and write in Nigeria
Education in Crisis and Conflict
May 13, 2019

Accelerated Education: Recruiting, Maintaining, and Developing Quality Teachers

Accelerated Education Program teachers require unique skills because of the unique circumstances of their students.
A student in Ethiopia are working to improve their reading skills.
Education in Crisis and Conflict
May 8, 2019

Accelerated Education: Designing Flexible, Inclusive Programs

The first three principles of the Accelerated Education: 10 Principles for Effective Practice focus on creating a flexible, inclusive environment for every student to help achieve the program’s goals.

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