Bureau For Conflict Prevention & Stabilization
The Office of Transition Initiatives (OTI) advances U.S. foreign policy interests in political transitions and contested spaces by seizing emerging windows of opportunity to promote stability, peace, and democracy. The Transition Initiatives account enables rapid assistance for local initiatives and agile programming that supports political transitions and addresses conflict.
For more information, including where we work, see here.
Why CPS/OTI?
The challenges confronting the world are nuanced and fast evolving. USAID’s Office of Transition Initiatives (OTI) works with local partners to target key political issues such as conflict, democratic backsliding, violent extremism, and stabilization, delivering high-impact programming in fast-paced contexts. OTI is located within USAID’s Bureau for Conflict Prevention and Stabilization (CPS).
CPS/OTI Engagement Criteria
Is the opportunity or threat important to U.S. foreign policy interests?
Is there a window of opportunity — a decisive shift in the political landscape that creates an opening to support viable local political will?
Can CPS/OTI’s model bring a comparative advantage to support positive political momentum during the crucial period?
Does the operating environment allow for CPS/OTI’s systems and processes to be optimized?
Quick Stats
- 3-4 years Average CPS/OTI program duration
- Office Created: 1994
- 1,750 Average number of activities in a year worldwide
- 3 Average number of CPS/OTI programs that open & close per year