The Resilience in the Sahel Enhanced (RISE) II Technical Approach Working Paper outlines USAID's strategic plan to address chronic vulnerability in the Sahel region, particularly in Burkina Faso and Niger. The document emphasizes enhancing resilience against food insecurity, poverty, and environmental shocks by improving local governance, economic systems, health outcomes, and empowering women and youth. Key objectives include promoting effective risk management systems, increasing economic well-being, improving health and nutrition, enhancing governance, and fostering gender equality in leadership roles. The approach integrates social and ecological management practices to bolster ecosystem services and economic opportunities, while also addressing systemic challenges such as climate change and demographic pressures. USAID's learning from phase one of RISE informs the updated strategies, emphasizing community ownership, technical rigor, and collaboration among partners to maximize program impact. The goals aim for individuals and communities to effectively manage shocks, contributing to sustainable development and improved livelihoods. Engagement with local governments and alignment with regional strategies are pivotal to ensure the success of the intervention, which seeks to foster self-reliance and resilience in the face of ongoing challenges in the Sahel.