The international development community talks a lot about “data-based decision making” and “fit for purpose” practices. But how do we find and internalize the data? How do we determine what “fit for purpose” practices are suitable in given contexts?

An event on the margins of the opening of the 77th United Nations General Assembly in New York City on Monday, September 19, brought together key perspectives in the conversation on localization and afforded an opportunity for USAID Administrator Samantha Power to update the group on the Agency’s ongoing commitments and to point to an exciting new localization initiative in Africa.

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) is pleased to announce the external comment period for the draft “Collecting Feedback from Beneficiaries of Development Programs: A Guide for USAID Implementing Partners.”

In July, visitors to the WorkwithUSAID.org homepage may have noticed a banner across the top of the page with a link to a user experience survey. We designed this survey in order to hear directly from you—users of the site—about what you appreciate about WorkwithUSAID.org and what could be improved.

Don't miss these important deadlines in August.

The USAID Business Forecast provides information about potential funding and partnership opportunities at USAID and offers partners the opportunity to engage with us early in the procurement process. The Business Forecast includes anticipated activities that are still in the planning phase, so the information in it may change over time.

In April, USAID hosted a "How to Work with USAID" webinar, featuring remarks from the Agency's Deputy Administrator, Paloma Adams-Allen

On Tuesday, June 7, at 2:00 p.m. ET, USAID will host its FY 2022 Third Quarter Business Forecast and Partner Update webinar.

USAID's 2022 Work with USAID Photo Contest closed on March 7, and we were thrilled with your images showing how USAID and its partners collaborate to achieve development impact around the world. Below are the top eight winning submissions. Thank you to everyone who participated!

USAID’s Bureau for Development, Democracy, and Innovation’s Inclusive Development Hub is pleased to invite you to attend the first session in a three-part webinar series showcasing USAID projects that are pioneering new approaches and unconventional methodologies to more effectively engage, work with, and empower Indigenous Peoples and local communities.