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...