DRG Learning Agenda

The 2016 and 2017 Learning Agendas included 20 Learning Questions across five themes: Participation and Inclusion, Transparency and Accountability, Human Rights, DRG Integration, and Theories of Democratic Change. The DRG Center formulated the DRG Learning Agendas through a consultative process with internal Theme Teams and USAID field staff. The Center created action plans for each question and a Learning Agenda Advisory Group to oversee annual updates to the agendas. The Center then funded evidence reviews along with research and evaluation activities to evidence gaps.

USAID reviewed past research supported by the DRG Center and assessed the degree to which the questions from the latest agendas were addressed (see Learning Overview). This process included a compilation and summary of research including ÿndings, conclusions, and recommendations (see Learning Agenda Rack-Up). 

The 2016 and 2017 Learning Agendas included 20 Learning Questions across five themes: Participation and Inclusion, Transparency and Accountability, Human Rights, DRG Integration, and Theories of Democratic Change. The DRG Center formulated the DRG Learning Agendas through a consultative process with internal Theme Teams and USAID field staff. The Center created action plans for each question and a Learning Agenda Advisory Group to oversee annual updates to the agendas. The Center then funded evidence reviews along with research and evaluation activities to evidence gaps.

USAID reviewed past research supported by the DRG Center and assessed the degree to which the questions from the latest agendas were addressed (see Learning Overview). This process included a compilation and summary of research including ÿndings, conclusions, and recommendations (see Learning Agenda Rack-Up). 

The Learning Agenda questions were informed by existing DRG research and evaluation efforts and were developed collaboratively by DRG Center Theme Teams and staff from USAID Washington and USAID Missions overseas as well as through consultations with academics and external experts. The current agenda is divided into three tracks—cross-cutting, process, and team—that each focus on a certain type of learning question. The cross-cutting track addresses questions related to topics, or themes, that apply to multiple DRG program areas (such as civil society and governance). The process track addresses questions on how we learn and apply evidence within the DRG sector.