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Mozambique Agribusiness and Trade Competitiveness Program (AgriFUTURO)

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In 2011, roughly 80 percent of Mozambicans earning their living from subsistence farming; more than 44 percent suffered from chronic malnutrition, and 34 percent faced perpetual hunger. Farm productivity was among the lowest in the world. Farmers used…
The Impact of 20 Years of Pollution Prevention Projects

The Impact of 20 Years of Pollution Prevention Projects

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Do pollution prevention projects reduce toxic releases? If so, by how much? Understanding their impact would provide valuable input to efforts to protect the nation’s environment. However, the sheer number — approximately 370,000 projects over 20 years —…
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Strengthening Tanzania’s Health Supply Chain

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Despite tremendous economic growth, many Tanzanians remain underserved by public services and lack reliable access to essential medicines.
Wyoming Turns to Abt to Create Statewide Housing Plan

Wyoming Turns to Abt to Create Statewide Housing Plan

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The State of Wyoming has turned to Abt Global to help it rapidly and effectively address its housing shortage by creating a statewide action plan. 
Supporting Best Practices for Coalmine Methane Recovery

Supporting Best Practices for Coalmine Methane Recovery

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Coal mine methane (CMM) is a potent greenhouse gas (GHG) released from coal during and after coal mining that contributes to climate change if emitted within the atmosphere. In addition, CMM can be an explosive hazard inside mines, and contributes to air…
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Monitoring Flu Vaccination Coverage among Pregnant Women and Health Care Personnel

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Pregnant woman and health care personnel (HCP) need flu shots, yet coverage for these groups historically has been below national targets. Without shots, the groups’ health risks soar. Pregnant women who get the flu not only can contract severe diseases…
Evaluating the HomeStart Eviction Prevention Program

Evaluating the HomeStart Eviction Prevention Program

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HomeStart is a Boston-based nonprofit organization with a goal of eliminating homelessness due to eviction for non-payment, notably for families with subsidies and the working poor in Massachusetts. Eviction is costly not only for tenants but for…
CDC / CFA Demographic Social Comorbidities Table (DSCT)

CDC / CFA Demographic Social Comorbidities Table (DSCT)

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The nation’s ability to identify and respond to outbreaks relies on access to high-quality and timely data for disease surveillance.
Hazardous Substances Spill Mitigation Analysis

Hazardous Substances Spill Mitigation Analysis

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In 2019, the Natural Resource Defense Council and other organizations filed suit against the U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), alleging violations of the Clean Water Act’s (CWA) statutes regarding discharge of hazardous substances. EPA and the…
Providing Technical Assistance through the NHSC Pipeline Readiness Initiative

Providing Technical Assistance through the NHSC Pipeline Readiness Initiative

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The demand for healthcare services in the United States is outpacing the number of care providers, and projections show that trend continuing into the future, exacerbating an already overstretched healthcare system.