This annotated bibliography reflects a fraction of the growing evidence base relevant for local capacity strengthening in humanitarian assistance and development contexts and includes a selection of the key resources that were consulted for the development of the USAID Local Capacity Strengthening Policy. The resources included in this list do not reflect any particular sector or country, nor do they account for the many resources produced or compiled by other local and international organizations. USAID Bureaus and Independent Operating Units include relevant evidence to their technical areas in their Local Capacity Strengthening Policy implementation guidance documents