2. Design – Implement. The new assistance project should rely in large part on
a design-implement approach. Three reasons underlie this principle: the
situation is unstable; initial 2 week assessment too quick to make detailed
appraisal of problems, needs, current actors; other donors still formulating
own programs so USAID niche and comparative advantage may change.
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Quick assessments in priority areas must be completed preliminary to
interventions.