USAID’s Africa Bureau commissioned a study of the context for and status of rule of law (ROL) programming in sub-Saharan Africa. The study examines the ROL structures and norms that prevail in the region and the difficulties in and prospects for achieving sustainable results. Based on a review of USAID and other donor ROL assistance programs over the past 15 years, this study assesses program results and effectiveness and examines successful and unsuccessful approaches to USAID rule of law programming in the region.
