Inclusive economic growth is a central tenet of Abt’s mission to improve the quality of life and economic well-being of people worldwide. You can click here to learn more about our portfolio!
Inclusive, competitive, productive, and efficient market systems are vital for growth and resilience and strengthening them is a key part of Abt’s mission. Our new approachincludes our latest priorities, methodologies, examples from across this changing world, and more!
An estimated two-thirds of all people will live in cities by 2050. Dr. Nicole Goldin dives into how urban market systems in developing countries are evolving, what the future might look like, and Abt’s key programming practices in response.
Women are pivotal actors in economies and markets as workers, famers, business owners, community leaders, policymakers, and consumers. Their participation is key to inclusive economic growth and more equitable progress. Read more about how our projects and local partnerships around the world are helping increase economic empowerment of women.
Women with disabilities are twice as likely to be unemployed. Read about our work in Timor Leste under the Australian Govt Partnership for Human Development, where we use a strength-based approach to empower women with disabilities to engage in economic activities – drawing on lived experiences, mentoring, and building technical knowledge and job-specific skills.
If we swiftly put the right tools, partners and principles in place, climate investments can still help us avert the worst climate impacts and make progress toward related sustainable development objectives, notes Jane Wilkinson, Principal and Head of Climate and Environment Practice.
The Abt-led, President’s Malaria Initiative VectorLink project measures the entomological impact of malaria control interventions. To achieve this goal, the project is also connecting women with new earning opportunities and workforce pathways. Learn more about these women and their incredible contributions to their communities’ well-being.
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