Regions & Countries

Africa & the Middle East

Throughout Africa, municipal governments are experiencing a transformation as national governments relinquish responsibility for the provision of essential services to municipal governments. Government at the municipal level provides opportunities for heightened economic growth and development, and as a result, African cities are fast becoming major players in the overall governing process. Read more...

Asia

Politically, economically, and culturally diverse, the wider Asian region accounts for more than half of the world’s population and a growing share of the world’s GNP; Asia has emerged as an important player in the global economy. In many parts of the region, major trends are pushing toward openness and accountability, decentralization, democracy of local governments, and globalization. Read more...

Europe & Eurasia

The region identified as Europe and Eurasia by the US Agency for International Development (USAID) spans an immense geographic area—from the Czech Republic in the West to Russia in the East. And the 32 countries in which the agency has programs are diverse, with widely varying political, social, and economic traditions and environments. Read more...

Latin America & the Caribbean

While many governments in the Latin American and Caribbean region have taken steps to promote economic growth and improve living standards, many people of the region are aware that their countries continue to experience critical problems, such as scarce employment opportunities, lack of education, poverty, corruption, and crime. Productive employment and education opportunities need to be created in order to stymie apathy among young adults and increase incomes. Read more...