Governing Democratically and Justly

USAID programs in Turkmenistan address U.S. Government goals of greater citizen participation in governance and increased capacity of civil servants to perform their functions.  USAID provides technical expertise and information to the Government of Turkmenistan and civil society on effective governance and citizen participation.  USAID also helps local organizations expand legal advice to not-for-profit organizations and the media.  USAID increases the knowledge and skills of Government of Turkmenistan officials and civil society leaders by providing access to international best practices in areas such as effective governance, capacity building, and implementation of democratic policies and legal reforms.  USAID programs incorporate a mix of capacity building training, applied research, conferences, public dialogue sessions, short-term technical assistance, and public information campaigns that are designed to change knowledge, attitudes, and practices toward democratic governance.  The program is designed to rapidly respond to emerging opportunities and flexibly meet requests based on the priorities of both USAID and the Government of Turkmenistan.