Planning

At USAID, policy is informed by on-the-ground discussion and a reasoned, reflective research process.

S.K. Vemmer/Department of State

Strategic planning and policy improvement is a top priority at USAID.

We've been taking our efforts to the next level as part of our internal reform strategy, USAID FORWARD.

Our day-to-day activities are constantly informed and guided by this and other carefully crafted guidance frameworks:

• USAID Policy Framework 2011-2015: provides our staff and partners worldwide with a clear sense of our core development priorities
• Quadrennial Diplomacy and Development Review (QDDR)  an unprecedented joint review USAID and Department of State capabilities
• Management Initiatives and Cross-Cutting Goals issued by the Federal Government
• Agency Priority Goals: our specific goals for fiscal year 2012-2013

All of our efforts are aimed at modernizing and strengthening USAID so that it can meet the most pressing development challenges and work more efficiently towards our ultimate goal—creating the conditions where our work is no longer needed.