Reforming USAID: A Path to Local Empowerment

This chapter examines the inefficiencies and bureaucratic challenges of USAID's funding practices, revealing that over 40% of awards achieve only half of their intended outcomes. It discusses ongoing efforts to increase support for local organizations, aiming for 25% of funds to be allocated to them by 2025, while highlighting successes like the PEPFAR initiative. The chapter emphasizes the need for reform in funding processes and training to enhance the effectiveness of aid distribution.