BLC is responding to USAID Forward Agenda's Implementation and Procurement Reforms by providing capacity building support to local organizations, like North Star Alliance (NSA). The reforms emphasize long-term impact and sustainability as well as innovation and new partnerships. Using approaches and tools that are especially designed or adapted, BLC aims to build the capacity of regional and indigenous organizations in management, leadership, governance, and programming. NSA graduated as qualified to independently receive, manage, and report on US Government funding in September 2013.