Four Ways Development Work Can Combat Corruption

Corruption is defined as the “Abuse of entrusted power for private gain,” and it can happen on both small and large scales. Abt’s Kelly Saldana breaks down how corruption compromises international development and offers four ways to systematically combat it. 

Solar Power for Cooling Systems and Data Collection

Malaria control, climate change, and energy collide as countries fight to curb the growth of malaria-transmitting mosquitoes. A key intervention, indoor residual spraying, requires electricity for keeping storerooms cool and mobile data collection—but rising temperatures and erratic weather are straining power grids. Learn how transitioning to solar power is making malaria services resilient against climate shocks.

Humanitarian Assistance or System Strengthening? Both Are Needed for Migrant Health

Amid unprecedented migration across the Latin America and Caribbean region, a robust humanitarian response has arisen to help countries meet migrants’ urgent needs. But emergency humanitarian assistance can go only so far. The (USAID) Abt-led Local Health System Sustainability Project is helping national governments respond to migrants’ health needs through sustainable and cost-effective systems-strengthening approaches.

Making Market Systems Work for an Urbanizing World

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.

Latest from Abt's Podcasts

Climate Change, Malaria, & Data: Getting Ahead of the Spread

Malaria and climate change are linked in more ways than one. On this episode of The Intersect podcast, Dr. Matt Kirby and Dr. Caroline Staub explain how deeper data collection and use can improve malaria health outcomes. Listen today! 

Life Begins from Her Helping Hands

In Tajikistan, midwives play a critical role connecting expectant mothers, who often lack decision-making power, to safe obstetric care. The USAID Healthy Mother, Healthy Baby Activity formed a group of 22 locally-trained master midwives who are improving women’s health and opportunities for others to pursue midwifery careers. Read how they are making a difference! 

Mother-friendly One-Stop Model Improves Patient Experiences While Decreasing Vertical Transmission

Vertical HIV transmission—when a pregnant woman transmits HIV to her baby or newborn—is a serious concern in Mozambique. The USAID-funded Efficiencies for Clinical HIV Outcomes (ECHO) Project has significantly reduced mother-to-child HIV transmission while supporting health centers to become efficient and trusted places for pregnant women seeking quality care and resources. Read how – and what patients are saying about it.

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