Experience: A Potential Tool for Improving U.S. Assistance Abroad
ID-82-36
Published: Jun 15, 1982. Publicly Released: Jun 15, 1982.
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Highlights
GAO examined how the Agency for International Development (AID) identifies, records, and uses the knowledge and experience gained from development projects.
Recommendations
Recommendations for Executive Action
| Agency Affected | Recommendation | Status |
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| U.S. Agency for International Development | The Administrator of AID should require AID staff to identify, record, use, and forward to the AID Office of Development Information and Utilization lessons learned in project design and implementation. These requirements should be supported by top AID management through the establishment of appropriate incentives. |
Closed – Implemented
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
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| U.S. Agency for International Development | The Administrator of AID should implement actions to: (1) increase AID staff awareness of available Development Information System (DIS) information and how to use the system; (2) require that DIS be used; (3) ensure that the AID Office of Development Information and Utilization (DIU) receives project and related lessons-learned documents; (4) require an exchange of constructive feedback between the DIU and AID staffs on DIS; and (5) establish an information analysis capability to assist AID project designers and program managers. |
Closed – Implemented
When we confirm what actions the agency has taken in response to this recommendation, we will provide updated information.
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Topics
Federal aid to foreign countriesInformation systemsProgram managementRecordsLessons learnedProgram evaluationLivestockAppraisalsIrrigation projectForeign assistance