Common use of Programmatic Changes Clause in Contracts

Programmatic Changes. Not all programmatic changes affect the terms of the award itself or require amendments to it. As stated in the Program Cycle Principles in ADS 201.3.1.2, “USAID must be able to readily adapt programs in response to changes in context and new information.” The AOR is responsible for using Collaborating, Learning, and Adapting (CLA) approaches to maximize program results. As such, the AOR, as delegated by the AO, may approve revisions to the recipient’s implementation plan as formally requested by the recipient and when consistent with ADS 303.3.11’s guidance on technical assistance or substantial involvement. Such requests could arise through formal processes, such as annual or semi-annual work planning, or informal processes, such as “pause-and-reflect” opportunities. Examples of revisions may include the following: ● Adding or changing the number or type of interventions, or discontinuing particular interventions described in the implementation plan that are no longer effective or critical to achieving the programmatic objective; and ● Adding or changing the geographic focus of particular interventions, provided that it is not outside the geographic scope defined in the award.

Programmatic Changes. Not all programmatic changes affect the terms of the award itself or require amendments to it. As stated in the Program Cycle Principles in ADS 201.3.1.2, “USAID must be able to readily adapt programs in response to changes in context and new information.” The AOR is responsible for using Collaborating, Learning, and Adapting (CLA) approaches to maximize program results. As such, the AOR, as delegated by the AO, may approve revisions to the recipient’s implementation plan as formally requested by the recipient and when consistent with ADS 303.3.11’s guidance on technical assistance or substantial involvement. Such requests could arise through formal processes, such as annual or semi-annual work planningworkplanning, or informal processes, such as “pause-and-reflect” opportunities. Examples of revisions may include the following: ● Adding or changing the number or type of interventions, or discontinuing particular interventions described in the implementation plan that are no longer effective or critical to achieving the programmatic objective; and ● Adding or changing the geographic focus of particular interventions, provided that it is not outside the geographic scope defined in the award.