Programming for Growth
USAID/EG requested Nathan Associates Inc. to lead a collaborative effort with USAID economists to produce a series of concise, non-technical, self-contained, easy-to-read policy briefs that articulate clearly both the conceptual case and the empirical evidence on the effectiveness of EG programs in achieving economic and human development outcomes in USAID host countries. The broader objective is to provide better information on the value of economic growth programs to officials and decision makers who determine priorities for foreign aid programming and budgeting.
To achieve this objective, each policy brief is targeted to a primary audience consisting of non-economists who are senior officials and decision makers, both in Washington and in the field. In addition, the policy briefs are to provide USAID officers who work on EG programs with materials to strengthen the design and implementation of EG interventions and make a better informed case for the funding of EG activities. The series are available for viewing and download to the right.
Introduction to the Series,
by Professor Arnold C. Harberger, Chief Economic Advisor, USAID
Briefing Notes on Basic Issues
1. Economic growth as a goal of U.S. Foreign Assistance
2. The critical role of economic growth
3. Growth, poverty, and well being
4. Reforming policies and institutions to foster
economic growth
5. Measuring effectiveness to improve effectiveness
Briefing Notes on USAID's Economic Growth Programs, with Case Studies
6. Linking people and food: The role of economic growth
programs in achieving food security
7. Postconflict programming for growth
10. Benefits over the long-term
11. The process of programming for growth:
How USAID does business
(Not yet available)
The Briefing Notes are self-contained and can be read individually, or in any sequence.
USAID EG Programs Used as Illustrative Examples in the Series
Presentation to the Economic Growth Officers Conference 2010