Appendix-A-Major-Recommendations--By-Agency AGENCY-FOR-INTERNATIONAL-DEVELOPMENT AID01 Redefine and Focus AID's Mission and Priorities With the end of the Cold War, AID must rethink how it will operate. NPR recommends steps to plan for this new mission and proposes new authorizing legislation to define its post-Cold War mission and priorities. cbe cbe AID02 Reduce Funding, Spending and Reporting Micromanagement Eliminate AID's outdated or unduly burdensome reporting requirements and reduce legislative earmarks to provide greater operating flexibility. cbe cbe AID03 Overhaul the AID Personnel System Recommendations include changes in AID's personnel system to integrate its multiple systems and review benefits. na na AID04 Manage AID Employees and Consultants as a Unified Work Force Lift some current personnel restrictions and give managers authority to manage staff resources more efficiently and effectively. cbe cbe AID05 Establish an AID Innovation Capital Fund Create a capital investment fund to improve information and financial management systems and customer service. na na AID06 Reengineer Management of AID Projects and Programs AID should use pilot programs and new approaches to emphasize flexibility, innovation, customer service and program results. cbe cbe AID07 Consolidate or Close AID Overseas Missions AID should regionalize missions and staff services overseas and close nonessential missions. It should establish "graduation" criteria for countries receiving U.S. assistance. cbe cbe