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Young Baltimore parents feel immediate effects from guaranteed income
News
Abt is evaluating guaranteed income pilots in several cities, including Baltimore. In this piece, Abt researchers Hannah Thomas and Randall Juras explain that we’ll be collecting “data on everything from spending to housing effects to more ‘squishy’ questions like the effects on peoples’ mental health and time spent with family,” which, of course, we’ll share in our findings.
TANF Support for Families Experiencing Homelessness
Publication
This report explores the ways the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program supports families experiencing homelessness and recommends some changes.
Monitoring Flu Vaccine Use in Priority Populations
Project
Influenza is a periodic and potentially fatal illness, so it is vital to monitor the flu vaccine coverage of groups targeted for vaccination, including pregnant women and healthcare providers (HCPs). Abt Global works with the Centers for Disease Control…
Finding A Home for Mental Health
Blog
With Mental Health Awareness Month upon us, Abt’s Tamara Daley reflects on her first-hand reminder that the preservation of mental health demands a home.
Best Practices to Improve International Solid Waste Management
Project
Many medium and large cities in developing countries lack the capacity to adequately manage solid waste. Limited awareness of best practices for waste management and lack of access to key technical resources are key barriers to improvement.
Partnerships for Development: In-Depth Interviews with Sustainability Executives
Publication
Collecting Infectious Disease Data in Nursing Homes
Project
Infectious diseases can spread quickly through nursing homes, leading to high morbidity and mortality in this vulnerable population. The COVID-19 pandemic underscored this, causing over 1.7 million SARS-CoV-2 cases and almost 168,000 deaths among nursing…
Measuring Photo-Induced Toxicity of North West Shelf Oil in Australia
Project
Photo-induced toxicity of crude oil occurs when ultraviolet light (UV) contacts certain photo-active polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), which act as catalysts and produce reactive oxygen species. When this reaction occurs in the tissues of…
Agricultural Development: A Valuable Tool for Peacebuilding in Conflict Countries
Publication
Improving Nutrition by Increasing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Benefits
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