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Blended Finance Partnership to Combat Ocean Plastic Pollution

USAID and the Private Sector:  Blended Finance Partnership to Combat Ocean Plastic Pollution (Launch Event) June 5, 2019, 11:00 AM – 12:30 PM… Read More

Urban Assessments

Using Assessments to Understand Urbanization in the Journey to Self-Reliance UNDERSTANDING URBANIZATION Massive, rapid urbanization is visibly reshaping the developing world, enabling transformation and creating challenges for every sector in which USAID works. By 2050, two out of every three people will live in urban areas. USAID is well-positioned to… Read More

Sector Environmental Guideline: Solid Waste

The purpose of this document is to support the Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) process for common USAID sectoral development activities. Read More

Accelerating Economic Growth Through Structural Reform

This report serves as a conceptual analysis of structural economic reform and describes how structural reform can enhance economic growth and prosperity. Read More

A Look Back at the 2018 World Urban Forum

In February, USAID Urban was proud to participate in the 2018 World Urban Forum (WUF) in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Held biannually, WUF is the most important global conference for influencing policies and programs on urban development, with a focus on implementing the New Urban Agenda. This… Read More

Water Security Improvement Toolkit #6 – Monitoring the Improvement of Water Security

Monitoring the Improvement of Water Security: This is the last in a series of six toolkits that present topics and strategies for addressing issues of water security. Read More

Water Security Improvement Toolkit #5 – Water Security Implementation

Water Security Implementation: This is the fifth in a series of six toolkits that present topics and strategies for addressing issues of water security. Read More

Water Security Improvement Toolkit #4 – Funding Water Security

Funding Water Security: This is the fourth in a series of six toolkits that present topics and strategies for addressing issues of water security. Read More

Water Security Improvement Toolkit #3 – Water Security Planning

Water Security Planning: This is the third in a series of six toolkits that present topics and strategies for addressing issues of water security. Read More

Water Security Improvement Toolkit #2 – Water Security Assessment

Water Security Assessment: This is the second in a series of six toolkits that present topics and strategies for addressing issues of water security. Read More