Policy for Countering Violent Extremism Through Development Assistance
Source: USAID | Year: 2020
This USAID policy outlines an updated approach to countering violent extremism (CVE) through development assistance, reflecting ten years of lessons learned since the original 2011 framework. The policy emphasizes that effective CVE programming must focus on strengthening local institutions and communities systemically rather than addressing isolated drivers of extremism.
The policy establishes three core strategic approaches: building partnerships with committed local actors who have the capacity to counter extremism in their regions, engaging strategically where U.S. development assistance can create meaningful impact, and maintaining adaptive programming that anticipates the evolution of violent extremist threats.
USAID's CVE programming aims to achieve two primary objectives: reducing recruitment into and support for violent extremism, and building the capacity and commitment of government, civil society, youth organizations, and private sector partners to address extremist threats independently. The policy emphasizes tailoring interventions to specific local contexts while considering broader regional and transnational dynamics.
Central to this approach is the integration of CVE efforts with USAID's broader development framework focused on supporting partner countries' journeys to self-reliance. The policy mandates rigorous monitoring and evaluation of CVE-specific investments, continuous learning integration, and coordination with other U.S. foreign policy, security, and development objectives to ensure sustainable impact in protecting national security interests.
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