What factors have contributed to the success or shortcomings of State Department efforts to help partners advance the capacity, accountability, and professionalism of their security forces?

A Learning Agenda is a strategic plan used by federal agencies to identify and address their key learning and evaluation needs. It outlines the questions the agency aims to answer about its programs and policies to improve their effectiveness and efficiency. The Learning Agenda prioritises areas for evaluation, data collection, and analysis. It aims to inform decision-making by systematic evidence, thereby enhancing the agency's ability to achieve its mission and deliver better outcomes for the public.