What is USAID?

USAID, the United States Agency for International Development, is the official agency of the US government by which development assistance is channeled to other countries.

USAID assistance can be

• given bilaterally (government to government), or
• channeled through a broad range of nongovernment organizations.

• Concept module: USAID (United States Agency for International Development)
• In overview module: Glossary (Literacy): U
• In modular book: Glossary of literacy terms
• In document collection: Reference materials
• In bookshelf: Literacy

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