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May 2023

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Abt Becomes First to Earn Industry-Leading Sustainability Certification for Professional Services Firms

 

Abt is the first to earn a new NSF sustainability certification, which defines fundamental requirements specifically for the professional services industry. Earning this recognition is the latest example of Abt’s leadership in sustainable business beginning nearly 60 years ago.

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Graduate Certificate to Promote Equity in the Field of Policy Analysis Launched by Abt, Marxe School at Baruch College

 

This new program, launched by Abt and the Marxe School at Baruch College, recognizes the limitations of conventional academic pipelines in quantitative graduate programs and is specifically designed to increase the participation of traditionally under-represented students.

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Abt Joins National Health Sector Climate Pledge to Address Climate Crisis

 

Abt’s commitments in the pledge align with a longstanding commitment to reducing emissions and building climate resilience within our operations, supply chains, and services we deliver to clients around the world.

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From Pilot to Implementation: Five Things to Know about Summer EBT

 

What has Abt learned from evaluating Summer EBT (Electronic Benefits Transfer) pilot programs? Summer EBT significantly reduced food insecurity and improved nutrition outcomes. See which processes and tactics worked in different settings and five things to consider for Summer EBT programs.

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Evolving Vector Control to Fight Malaria

 

New threats are emerging in the battle to prevent malaria, from mosquitoes’ increasing resistance to insecticides to climate changes affecting the geographical range, intensity, and seasonality of vector-borne diseases. Under the PMI Evolve project, Abt is extending malaria prevention, researching vector control innovations, and strengthening local capacity to join the fight.

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Abt’s Program Theory Playbook: Six Visual Strategies That Will Change Your Evaluation Game

 

When trying to articulate how a program works, a picture is worth a thousand words. That’s why Abt developed a playbook that illustrates six different types of program theories to help program developers and evaluators guide and share their work. Learn more and download the playbook for free.

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Telemedicine: A Lifeline for Ukraine's Health System Amidst War

 

Telemedicine has emerged as a crucial tool for healthcare during this crisis. With doctors able to meet with patients remotely, view medical imaging results, and consult with specialists via video conference, many Ukrainians continue to receive high-quality healthcare. Discover how Abt supports these efforts. 

Deep Dives

Spotlight On: 

Climate and Health
CDC COVID-19 Research
Supporting California’s Transformation of Medi-Cal

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Abt Publications of Note

 

Equity & Maternal Health: Individuals’ Needs & Societal Challenges

 

Digital for Research: A Taxonomy of Data Collection Methods and Solutions

 

HUD’s Thriving Communities Technical Assistance.

 

In Case You Missed Us

Webinar Recordings

  • Irregular Migration to the U.S. from Central America: Understanding the Drivers and Outlining the Responses

  • Reimagining Private Capital for SDGs: Bridging the Private Capital Financing Gap in the Global South

    See full Reimagining Private Capital for SDGs series >>


  • Equitable Access to Family and Medical Leave in the U.S.: How Are We Doing and How Can We Do Better?

  • Maternal Health Equity: Supporting Community and Structural Interventions

  • Using Tenant-based Housing Vouchers to Help End Homelessness in Los Angeles, 2016-2020 

Why Abt?

 

Without passion and purpose, a job is just work. Abt is a diverse global company where our employees live our mission and values. We are committed to providing a work environment that supports employees’ personal and professional development goals.

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