Preparing USAID Documents for submission
Check the list to see which document types are routinely added to the DEC. Remember, only final versions of documents will be entered into the database. How To Prepare Your Documents (Electronic documents preferred!) We still accept documents in hard copy, but electronic documents can make getting your work into the DEC go much faster. Also, find out the kinds of bibliographic information your documents should include.

Submitting your USAID documents to DEC
Ensures preservation of your valuable USAID experience for the entire development community. Gain wider exposure for your work through postings on USAID Web sites and DEC Express. Provide global access to your data for future research and policy planning.

Processing of USAID documents by DEC
Depending on document type and format, incoming documentation goes through any of three processing systems before it is added to the DEC.