How does USAID make funding decisions?
Every few years, USAID/Southern Africa develops a multi-year strategy, which identifies priorities where the country has the greatest need for USAID’s assistance. USAID develops the priorities in close connection with the South African government, other U.S. government entities working in the country, the non-governmental organization community, local civil society organizations, the private sector, and other stakeholders. The strategy reflects a careful study of South Africa’s socio-economic and political environment and the assistance provided by other donors. It is important that the work reflects the priorities of the South African people and does not duplicate what is already being provided. Taking into consideration this multi-year strategy, the mission then develops a one-year strategic plan for operations to take place two years from the development of the strategy. This strategic plan proposes how the assistance will be used and the levels of funding needed. This plan is revie
