Local Capacity Strengthening Policy
Seven principles for putting the Local Capacity Strengthening Policy into practice
Putting the Local Capacity Strengthening Policy into Practice
Launched in October 2022, the Local Capacity Strengthening Policy guides all USAID development and humanitarian activities to support effective local capacity strengthening through effective and equitable partnerships. A key component of the localization agenda, this Policy builds on decades of experience and evidence. The Local Capacity Strengthening Policy encourages collaborating with and learning from local actors and building on and supporting existing local knowledge and capacity. It also supports a culture that enables CLA with a focus on mutuality, learning, and trust-based relationships.
Explore each principle for practical examples, tools and resources, and reflect on how to apply these principles in your own work with local partners through these 5-10 minute modules.
Principles for Effective Local Capacity Strengthening
What makes local capacity strengthening programs effective? Explore these three principles to guide why and in what circumstances making strategic and intentional decisions to strengthen the capacity of local actors can contribute to broader systems change and sustainable outcomes and why measuring performance is important.
Principles for Equitable Partnerships in Local Capacity Strengthening
Local capacity strengthening programs must also be equitable, but how? Explore these four principles, which guide how local capacity strengthening programming will be supported through partnerships based on mutual respect and reciprocity.
Case Studies
Visit these links on USAID.gov to learn more about local capacity strengthening in practice.