DRG-LER QUARTERLY REPORT (FY2017, Q1)

The activity is funded by USAID's Democracy, Human Rights, and Governance (DRG) Center. The primary objective of DRG-LER is to provide technical assistance and support to USAID's DRG programs, with a focus on learning, evaluation, and research. The activity is divided into several taskings, each with a specific objective and scope. Tasking N001 focuses on basic management functions, including project management, financial management, and human resources management. Tasking N002 involves the performance evaluation of the USAID/Paraguay Democracy and Governance (DG) Project, which includes a baseline study, midterm evaluation, and final performance evaluation. Tasking N003 involves the Displaced Children and Orphans Fund (DCOF) in Moldova and Burundi, with a focus on impact evaluation and performance monitoring. Tasking N007 is the Legal Enabling Environment Project (LEEP) II, which aims to improve the legal framework for business and investment in target countries. Tasking N015 is the Georgia Civic Education Initiative – Impact Evaluation Support, which involves the design and implementation of an impact evaluation study. The activity also includes several other taskings, such as the Impact Evaluation of USAID/Peru's Anti-Corruption Project, the Impact Evaluation of USAID/Paraguay's Inclusive Value Chains Project, and the Performance Evaluation of CEPPS III LWA Objective 10. Additionally, the activity involves the design and implementation of impact evaluations for various USAID programs, including those in Cambodia, Nepal, and Zambia. The DRG-LER Activity has a strong focus on learning and evaluation, with a goal of improving the effectiveness and impact of USAID's DRG programs. The activity involves the use of various research methods, including surveys, interviews, and focus groups, to gather data and information on program implementation and outcomes. The activity is led by NORC at the University of Chicago, with support from consortium subcontracting partners. The partners bring a range of expertise and experience to the activity, including knowledge of USAID's DRG programs and experience in implementing learning, evaluation, and research initiatives. The DRG-LER Activity has a significant geographic focus, with a range of countries and regions involved. The activity includes taskings in countries such as Paraguay, Peru, Cambodia, Nepal, and Zambia, among others. The activity also has a strong focus on democracy, human rights, and governance, with a goal of improving the effectiveness and impact of USAID's DRG programs in these areas. The activity is funded by USAID's DRG Center, with a budget of $10 million for the first year. The activity is expected to run for a period of five years, with a goal of improving the effectiveness and impact of USAID's DRG programs. The activity will involve a range of stakeholders, including USAID staff, implementing partners, and local government officials, among others. The DRG-LER Activity has a strong focus on learning and evaluation, with a goal of improving the effectiveness and impact of USAID's DRG programs. The activity involves the use of various research methods, including surveys, interviews, and focus groups, to gather data and information on program implementation and outcomes. The activity is led by NORC at the University of Chicago, with support from consortium subcontracting partners.