Global
Global
Webinar
2023
Global
Global
Infographic
2023
This Activity MEL Plan webinar is a one-hour asynchronous learning activity to provide staff in the USAID Bureau of Resilience and Food Security (RFS) with guidance and real-world examples on how to develop, review, and otherwise ensure activities have strong Activity MEL Plans. The webinar is time-stamped to enable users to quickly and efficiently navigate through the webinar to desired sections. Topics include:
Introduction and Overview
Monitoring Plan
Beneficiary Feedback Plan
Evaluation Plan
Resources
Roles and Responsibilities
Schedule of Activity MEL Tasks
Tips for Reviewing Activity MEL Plans
This infographic analyzes the consequences of USAID’s 2023–2024 restructuring, which led to the termination of 5,341 projects and the defunding of 2,353 implementing partners, many of whom lost 100% of their USAID support. Over 55% of recipient countries lost all funding. The analysis extends beyond the U.S. to consider concurrent budget contractions by other donor countries, indicating a systemic shift in how foreign aid is prioritized and delivered. The infographic visualizes these changes, offering insights into the scale, distribution, and potential implications of a more constrained and transactional development aid environment.
This article examines the Trump administration’s proposed restructuring of U.S. foreign assistance, which seeks to streamline agencies and align aid with investment-driven growth. The plan introduces promising steps to improve efficiency and expand opportunities for U.S. businesses abroad. However, the transition also brings important considerations, such as ensuring continued access to technical expertise, maintaining regional flexibility, and supporting financing tools that encourage investment in higher-risk markets. The piece outlines ways to maximize the benefits of these reforms while addressing potential challenges to ensure the new structure drives sustainable growth and impact.
