Transition Initiatives
Since 1994, USAID's transition initiatives have helped advance peace and democracy in conflict-prone countries by providing fast, flexible, short-term assistance in response to rapidly changing conditions on the ground. In countries undergoing a transition from authoritarianism to democracy, violent conflict to peace, or political crisis, these initiatives have acted as catalysts for political change by seizing on critical windows of opportunity. USAID's transition initiatives are short-term -- typically, two to three years in duration. Accordingly, those responsible for their implementation work closely with missions and other donors to identify programs that complement other assistance efforts and lay a foundation for longer-term development. To date, USAID has successfully implemented transition initiatives in more than two dozen countries around the world.
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| Photo collage of OTI assistance recipients.
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