CLA according to two Wkpd articles: 1 Within Collaborative learning, Wikipedia ... Collaborative learning is also employed in the business and government sectors. For example, within the  federal government of the United States , the  United States Agency for International Development  (USAID) is employing a collaborative project management approach that focuses on  collaborating, learning and adapting  (CLA).  CLA involves three concepts : [ 56 ] Adapting strategically based on applied learning. Collaborating intentionally with stakeholders to share knowledge and reduce duplication of effort, Learning systematically by drawing on evidence from a variety of sources and taking time to reflect on implementation. 2 Adaptive management , Wikipedia  Adaptive management , also known as  adaptive resource management  or  adaptive environmental assessment and management , is a structured,  iterative  process of robust  decision ma...