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Federal laws often do not specify every detail of how agencies should implement them. Agencies must use the rulemaking process to do so and seek public comments on the rules. They also seek public comments for other policy and rule changes.  Some attract…

HMG wants a scoping and design exercise for a new governance programme in the Pacific to enhance regional security and prosperity. We are assessing the contribution that the Conflict, Security and Stability Fund could make toward these objectives. This…

Prior studies of charter schools have focused on different types of charter schools than those in New Mexico. For example, many prior research studies elsewhere have focused on charters in urban and suburban areas or on charters run by charter management…

Substance use disorders (SUDs), including opioid use disorder (OUD), represent a significant barrier to employment. Growing rates of SUDs also require a skilled workforce to help communities respond to the needs of individuals in recovery. The Department…

Education Innovation and Research (EIR) is a competitive grant program, and grantees must fund an independent evaluation of their projects’ effectiveness. Abt provides technical assistance on the conduct of these evaluations to maximize the strength of…

USAID released its climate-resilient development (CRD) framework in March 2014 to ensure consideration of climate issues in development decision-making. The goals included reducing climate vulnerabilities and improving development outcomes. The framework…

In Madagascar and Tanzania, Abt used solar power during IRS campaigns to cool insecticide storerooms and charge mobile devices for data collection.

Through the Australia-supported Investing in Women initiative, Abt connected private capital with high-potential small and medium enterprises, strengthening access to finance and building more resilient labor markets across the region.

In the DRC, Abt trains community health workers to reach remote families with health messaging and medical referrals, connecting children with treatment before diseases become severe.

Agencies need robust contact systems & processes tailored to citizens’ needs in order to connect with them in a multi-channel, two-way stream of communication.