TABLE OF CONTENTS

The first objective focuses on the challenge of working at the community level to strengthen capacity for locally-led action, empower community-based organizations, and build the resilience of individuals, households, and communities to withstand the many shocks and stresses common in Niger. [...] The third objective outlines the USAID/Niger approach to supporting the GoN to improve the performance and responsiveness of institutions to deliver key services, such as health and education, and to promote accountability, through improved oversight mechanisms including credible, peaceful and inclusive elections. [...] USAID/Niger and USG interagency partners will work alongside the GoN to strengthen legitimacy and responsiveness to their constituents and to support efforts to restore trust between the state and the population. [...] DEVELOPMENT HYPOTHESIS IF target communities have the capacity to advocate for community priorities and initiate and implement local solutions through participatory mechanisms and improved accountability; And IF community level conflict management and mitigation mechanisms are strengthened to be more fair, transparent, and inclusive of women, youth, and marginalized communities; And IF communities. [...] USAID/Niger will also support local peace and conflict and mediation committees to increase their capacity and coordination with government institutions (e.g., High Authority for the Consolidation of Peace, Ombudsman ( Le Mediateur), Executive Secretary on the National Strategy for Prevention of Radicalization and Violent Extremism, Center for National Strategy and Security Studies, and the Defens.