USAID Mail - January DEC Express

The DEC Express is a monthly newsletter that features materials on topics in the news, USAID program evaluations, and recent, popular, and most downloaded documents. The newsletter highlights the DEC's capabilities, including the ability to search a half-century of U.S. international aid records. The featured document for this month is an assessment on the plastic and recycling industry outlook in Indonesia. The assessment examines the capacity and capability of the industry, providing insights into the current state of plastic waste management in the country. The document is a September 2022 assessment. Other notable documents include a compilation of formative research questions and findings across campaigns aimed at reducing demand for wild meat, a study on the right of access to land titling for native communities in the Peruvian Amazon, and an assessment of public financial management and domestic resource mobilization in Burundi. Additionally, there are documents on gender and women's empowerment, working in crisis and conflict, education, environment and natural resources, global health, and science and technology. The DEC Express also highlights the most viewed and downloaded materials, as well as recent evaluations. The newsletter is a valuable resource for those interested in development and international aid, providing access to a wealth of information and research on various topics. The featured document on the plastic and recycling industry outlook in Indonesia is a key example of the DEC's capabilities. The assessment provides a comprehensive overview of the industry's capacity and capability, highlighting areas of strength and weakness. The document is a valuable resource for policymakers, practitioners, and researchers interested in plastic waste management and sustainable development. The DEC Express is a monthly newsletter that provides a snapshot of the latest developments and research in the field of international aid and development. The newsletter is a valuable resource for those interested in staying up-to-date on the latest trends and research in the field.