USAID Democratic Decentralization Programming Handbook

in June 2009. This handbook aims to assist USAID in its decentralization and democratic programming, providing guidance on how to support stable, sustainable, long-term paths to democracy. The document covers various aspects of decentralization, including its dimensions, goals, and arenas, as well as strategies for programming and activities at the national and subnational levels. It also discusses the importance of monitoring and evaluating program impact.