Defining Results-Oriented Assistance describes the key elements and attributes of results-oriented assistance instruments, and discusses the implications of the use of assistance instruments for USAID and the Recipients. Links to fuller definitions of results and performance, as well as grants and cooperative agreements, are also provided.

Planning Results-Oriented Programs explains how to develop a results-oriented program description, establish a performance management system, and determine responsibility for performance. Links are provided to examples of activities that are aligned to Agency Strategic Objectives (SOs).

Choosing Results-Oriented Assistance Instruments states the statutory requirements and USAID policies that govern the choice between assistance instruments and procurement contracts.

Writing Results-Oriented Program Descriptions describes how to write results-oriented program descriptions for inclusion in a USAID Request for Applications (RFA) or a Development Partner's application in response to an RFA.

Awarding Results-Oriented Assistance Instruments covers the main aspects of the pre-award phase of assistance and the pre-award steps or procedures for competitively awarded assistance instruments.

Administering Results-Oriented Assistance Instruments notes the need to practice partnership principles and maintain flexibility while administering results-oriented assistance programs.

Monitoring and Evaluating Performance describes the key steps in monitoring and evaluating performance, briefly reviews the content of an Annual Report, and explores potential responses by USAID and its Development Partners when results are not achieved. Links are provided to additional information on results reporting and use of performance information.