Equitable Economies

Abt’s latest insights on advancing inclusive economic growth
for sustainable development

Inclusive economic growth is a central tenet of Abt’s mission to improve the quality of life and economic well-being of people worldwide. This edition of Equitable Economies describes our work fostering and sustaining inclusive economic growth, enhancing entrepreneurial capacity at all levels, promoting competitiveness, increasing equity, and strengthening market systems around the world. You can click here to learn more about our portfolio!

Q&A with Devex: Building the Pillars of Inclusive Economic Growth

“Inclusive economic growth is not only about outcomes, but the process.” Dr. Nicole Goldin, Abt’s Global Head, Inclusive Economic Growth, sits down with Devex and discusses promising ways to make inclusive growth central to global development work. Check out the full interview here!

Young Entrepreneurs in Cambodia’s Food Processing Industry

Meet Uy Cheng Heng, an entrepreneur blazing a path forward for Cambodia’s quickly growing horticulture industry. The Abt-led, USAID-funded Feed the Future Cambodia Harvest II project helps young entrepreneurs like Mr. Heng develop their products and capacity, creating linkages with new business partners and markets.

Celebrating Women’s History Month

During this Women’s History Month, we’re reflecting on equity in the international development sector. From healthcare to agricultural and small business-led economic growth, we’re providing technical assistance to empower women, research on the specific experiences of women and girls, and data to help all of us chart the way forward. Click the stories below for more!

Addressing Agriculture Market Dysfunctions through Blended Finance with a Gender Lens

Memo to the G7: Your economic stability goals won’t be achieved without women

USAID Empowers First Woman “Reporter Farmer”

Women, Healthcare, and the Global Economy

WEBINAR RECORDING: Using a Market-Systems Approach to Develop Sustainable Value Chains

In southern Mexico, lagging productivity and lack of investment in agricultural and non-agricultural sectors are increasing poverty and out-bound migration. In a recent webinar, experts discussed market-systems approaches as ways to scale up public and private investment to improve livelihoods. Watch the webinar (in Spanish or English with subtitles) or view the presentation slides.

Reorienting Resilience for Growth in the Next Normal

The pandemic has reversed many hard-fought development gains, resulting in over 100 million more people in extreme poverty. Dr. Nicole Goldin penned a compelling piece in The Diplomatic Courier about changing the way we approach resilience for inclusive and sustainable economic development in a post-pandemic world.