Resource Library - Success Stories & Lessons Learned

  • African Trade-Related Success Stories and Case Studies [1.8 MB - PDF] - Published: June 8, 2010
    Author: AfricaNow
    This compendium includes success stories and case studies produced by implementers of USAID’s Africa Global Competitiveness Initiative and complements the compendia published by AGCI in 2008 and 2009. It highlights specific examples of...
  • Best Practices in African Enterprise Development [465.59 KB - PDF] - Published: October 7, 2008
    Author: Segura-IP3
    Through the groundbreaking African Global Competitiveness Initiative (AGCI), its people work in over 40 African countries, generating knowledge on trade, investment and competitiveness and requiring timely information wherever they are. This...
  • Comprehensive Land Registration Reform [144.09 KB - PDF] - Published: May 1, 2004
    Following the Rose Revolution, which provided the framework to implement political changes not previously possible, the new Georgian government implemented much-needed reforms to the land registration process through the establishment of a self-...
  • Comprehensive Land Registration Reform: Lessons from Georgia [144.09 KB - PDF] - Published: May 1, 2006
    Author: Booz Allen Hamilton
    Following the Rose Revolution, which provided the framework to implement political changes not previously possible, the new Georgian government implemented much-needed reforms to the land registration process through the establishment of a self-...
  • Consolidating Licensing Law [134.6 KB - PDF] - Published: May 10, 2007
    In response to a decrease in grants and foreign investment in the construction sector, Armenia undertook to reform the licensing and permits processes that were viewed as a hindrance to business. The reform, undertaken with little donor assistance...
  • Consolidating Licensing Law: Lessons from Armenia [134.6 KB - PDF] - Published: March 1, 2007
    Author: Booz Allen Hamilton
    In response to a decrease in grants and foreign investment in the construction sector, Armenia undertook to reform the licensing and permits processes that were viewed as a hindrance to business. The reform, undertaken with little donor assistance...
  • Customs Automation and Process Reform [142.2 KB - PDF] - Published: May 6, 2007
    In an effort to improve its trading across borders and become more globally competitive, the government of Kenya has undertaken a series of administrative reforms to its trade processes. Though not fully implemented, these reforms have already...
  • Customs Automation and Process Reform: Lessons from Kenya [142.2 KB - PDF] - Published: March 1, 2007
    Author: Booz Allen Hamilton
    In an effort to improve its trading across borders and become more globally competitive, the government of Kenya has undertaken a series of administrative reforms to its trade processes. Though not fully implemented, these reforms have already...
  • Development of Private Credit Bureaus [135.83 KB - PDF] - Published: May 2, 2006
    The explosion of retail credit in Romania during 2000-2004 caused an urgent need for greater capacity and specificity in credit reporting. In response to this demand, in a period of less that six months, government bodies, donor institutions,...
  • Development of Private Credit Bureaus: Lessons from Romania [135.83 KB - PDF] - Published: May 1, 2006
    Author: Booz Allen Hamilton
    The explosion of retail credit in Romania during 2000-2004 caused an urgent need for greater capacity and specificity in credit reporting. In response to this demand, in a period of less that six months, government bodies, donor institutions,...
  • Economy Growth Policy Reform Lessons Learned [502.36 KB - PDF] - Published: June 19, 2007
    Author: EPIQ II
    Covering the last ten years of economic growth related policy reforms, this two-part research highlights lessons learned and the case studies that best exemplify them. These reports, published under the EPIQ II IQC, cover both the management of the...
  • Enterprise Growth Initiatives -- Strategic Directions and Options [618.45 KB - PDF] - Published: February 17, 2004
    Author: DAI
    The important role that the private sector plays in reshaping underperforming economies is underscored by literature reviews and shown in program results.
  • Enterprise Growth Initiatives -- Strategic Directions and Options Handbook [868.83 KB - PDF] - Published: July 7, 2004
    Author: DAI
    This handbook is for practitioners who would like more information and practical guidance on the concepts, analysis, and recommendations contained in the report, “Enterprise Growth Initiatives: Strategic Directions and Options.” The...
  • Increasing Customs Efficiency [185.92 KB - PDF] - Published: May 1, 2006
    Jordan took sweeping steps to improve its ability to trade across borders, not only by decreasing the average number of days needed to export and import goods, but also by launching programs that increased the transparency of government programs and...
  • Increasing Customs Efficiency: Lessons from Jordan [185.92 KB - PDF] - Published: May 1, 2006
    Author: Booz Allen Hamilton
    Jordan took sweeping steps to improve its ability to trade across borders, not only by decreasing the average number of days needed to export and import goods, but also by launching programs that increased the transparency of government programs and...
  • Managing Up, Down and Around [289.72 KB - PDF] - Published: July 10, 2006
    Author: AED
    This paper is meant to serve as a starting point, the initiation of a dialogue about how we work in particular settings and what we need to do to improve.
  • Methods for Selecting and Identifying Lead Firms [198.68 KB - PDF] - Published: October 13, 2008
    Author: FIELD LWA
    This document begins with an examination of criteria for selecting lead firms that includes: the rationale, possible indicators for determining if lead firms satisfy each criterion, additional considerations and possible exceptions.
  • Modernizing Contract Enforcement [136.13 KB - PDF] - Published: May 4, 2006
    In order to address the needs of its increasingly complex market economy, Russia created arbitrage courts and forums for alternative dispute resolution. It also attempted to improve the financial condition of the courts, reduce corruption, and...
  • Modernizing Contract Enforcement: Lessons from Russia [136.13 KB - PDF] - Published: May 1, 2006
    Author: Booz Allen Hamilton
    In order to address the needs of its increasingly complex market economy, Russia created arbitrage courts and forums for alternative dispute resolution. It also attempted to improve the financial condition of the courts, reduce corruption, and...
  • New Leadership Leads Customs Reform [132.62 KB - PDF] - Published: May 1, 2006
    Responding to increasing public discontent, the president of Egypt appointed a young cabinet to revisit the need for reform. Relying on surveys and strategic plans prepared for the prior administration, the newly appointed economic team was able to...
  • New Leadership Leads Customs Reform: Lessons from Egypt [132.62 KB - PDF] - Published: May 1, 2006
    Author: Booz Allen Hamilton
    Responding to increasing public discontent, the president of Egypt appointed a young cabinet to revisit the need for reform. Relying on surveys and strategic plans prepared for the prior administration, the newly appointed economic team was able to...
  • Overhauling Contract EnforcemenT [143.11 KB - PDF] - Published: May 12, 2007
    Rwanda's sweeping reforms in the area of contract enforcement went beyond new legislation to include new institutions and significant training and outreach activities. Rwanda's experience demonstrates how a country with a civil law tradition can...
  • Overhauling Contract Enforcement: Lessons from Rwanda [143.11 KB - PDF] - Published: March 1, 2007
    Author: Booz Allen Hamilton
    Rwanda's sweeping reforms in the area of contract enforcement went beyond new legislation to include new institutions and significant training and outreach activities. Rwanda's experience demonstrates how a country with a civil law tradition can...
  • Property Registration Reform [141.36 KB - PDF] - Published: May 5, 2006
    One of the notable success areas for Honduran governmental reform efforts is the modernization of the property registration system. Although only partially complete, the reforms have already paid dividends. Honduras stands as an example of how...
  • Property Registration Reform: Lessons from Honduras [141.36 KB - PDF] - Published: May 1, 2006
    Author: Booz Allen Hamilton
    One of the notable success areas for Honduran governmental reform efforts is the modernization of the property registration system. Although only partially complete, the reforms have already paid dividends. Honduras stands as an example of how...