Higher Education Program Framework
Higher education has the potential to advance development because of its broad reach across sectors, communities, and intersecting systems. To capture this vision for its Higher Education programming, USAID has developed a Higher Education Program Framework that depicts USAID’s common, sector-inclusive understanding of a higher education system, commitment to key higher education outcomes, and ways of engaging with higher education to achieve these outcomes.
Core Functions of a Higher Education System
- Provides quality and relevant education and training
- Advances knowledge and research
- Engages and strengthens networks and communities
Three Outcomes of USAID-Funded Higher Education Programming
- Developing the capacity of individuals and higher education institutions
- Strengthening partnerships and transnational relationships
- Promoting higher education as a central actor in locally led development
Guiding Principles for USAID Engagement in Higher Education
- Equity and Inclusion
- Evidence and Data
- Local Ownership
- Sustainability