USAID Mission Closeout Documents

and Library Associates, and funded by M/CIO/KM and M/HR/TE under contract AID-OAA-C-08-00004. The KSC Research Series is a collection of documents relating to USAID experiences closing missions abroad. The Eastern Europe and Eurasia (E&E) bureau provides data-driven profiles of countries in Europe and Eurasia, depicting progress towards graduation from US Foreign Assistance. The EE Monitoring Country Progress Webpage offers detailed information on country progress, including indicators and benchmarks. Graduation Strategy Options for the USAID Assistance Programs in Eastern Europe and the New Independent States is a 1996 paper by Fred C. Fischer, outlining how to design a graduation strategy for the region. The paper includes an Executive Summary, Overall Phase-Out Planning, and a Summary of Recommendations and Required Follow-Up Actions. Guidance for Making ENI Graduation Decisions is a 1996 paper by Carl C. Mabbs-Zeno, discussing the criteria for graduation in the ENI context and providing a table to assess progress towards the criteria for graduation. Lessons Learned From USAID's Close-Out Experience from around the world is a 1998 report by the Office of Planning and Innovation Bureau for Management, highlighting key takeaways from USAID's close-out experiences in various countries. The report notes that USAID's close-out experiences have been shaped by a range of factors, including the country's level of economic development, the nature of the assistance program, and the level of local capacity. The report also highlights the importance of effective communication and coordination between USAID and local stakeholders during the close-out process. In Eastern Europe, USAID has implemented a range of close-out strategies, including the Graduation Strategy Options for the USAID Assistance Programs in Eastern Europe and the New Independent States. This strategy aims to support the transition of countries from assistance to self-sufficiency, by providing technical assistance and capacity-building support. In Africa, USAID has also implemented a range of close-out strategies, including the Operational Close Out Plan for USAID/Swaziland. This plan outlines the steps necessary to close out the mission, including the transfer of programs to local partners and the disposal of USAID assets. In Asia, USAID has implemented a range of close-out strategies, including the Thai Bilateral Graduation Strategy. This strategy aims to support the transition of Thailand from assistance to self-sufficiency, by providing technical assistance and capacity-building support. In Latin America and the Caribbean, USAID has implemented a range of close-out strategies, including the Close-out Plan Update for the Eastern Caribbean Program. This plan outlines the steps necessary to close out the program, including the transfer of programs to local partners and the disposal of USAID assets. Overall, the KSC Research Series provides a wealth of information on USAID's close-out experiences, highlighting key lessons learned and best practices for closing out missions abroad.