NextBillion - An Initiative of the William Davidson Institute at the University of Michigan

This is the third of three Local Actor Listening Sessions during the 2024 Local Capacity Strengthening Learning and Feedback Forum. Each session will create space and opportunity for local actors to share their experiences and perceptions of the implementation of the Local Capacity Strengthening Policy and where they would like to see Policy implementation go next. Questions for discussion will include: 1. What do you know about LCS at USAID? What resources have you found most useful if you have seen any? 2. What is a good example of USAID following LCS Policy principles? What is an example where USAID could improve? 3. What additional resources would you like USAID to develop to support effective and equitable local capacity strengthening? 4. What are examples of activities that support network strengthening? 5. What is an example of “improved performance” of a network? Depending on registration of participants, live simultaneous interpretation will be available in Kiswahili, Spanish, French, Arabic, and American Sign Language. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact reasonableaccommodations@usaid.gov.

Join a conversation on the connection between local capacity strengthening, locally led development, and the recently released Democracy, Human Rights, and Governance (DRG) Policy. The session features practical examples and resources for integrated, effective, and equitable programming that supports democratic resilience and furthers the pivots and principles outlined in the recently published DRG Policy. Depending on registration of participants, simultaneous translation will be available in Kiswahili, Spanish, French, Arabic, and American Sign Language. If you require a reasonable accommodation, please contact reasonableaccommodations@usaid.gov.

Time: 7:00 AM ET

Microsoft data shows that two in three nonprofits believe AI can be used to create the first version of their work — and 69% think it can help them cover necessary but repetitive tasks. But how can your team get started with AI tools when time and resources are tight?

Find out by joining LinkedIn’s Cammie Erickson and Microsoft’s Erin McHugh Saif for a conversation about how to reimagine productivity with AI. You’ll discover:

✅ Quick tips for incorporating free AI tools into your daily workflow
✅ How to build a strong framework for AI adoption across your team
✅ Insights into how other nonprofits are leveraging this technology

Plus, get your questions answered in real time. Don’t miss it!

Continuing the conversation from July on the evolution, challenges and future direction of microfinance, including the role of subsidy, operational trade-offs between costs, scale, reach and innovation, and future directions. Panelists: Tim Ogden, FAI; Greta Bull, Gates Foundation; Sophie Sirtaine, CGAP; Andree Simon, Finca International; Upoma Husain, BRAC Rwanda.