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Cocoa for Improved Livelihoods in Bougainville

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Factors Associated with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Diseases in Nepal: Evidence from a Nationally Representative Population-Based Study

Publication
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease is a serious and growing health issue in Nepal, but targeting risk factors can reduce the disease burden.
Evaluation of MCCM Suggests Promise for Medicare Beneficiaries with Terminal Illness and Cost Savings for Medicare

Evaluation of MCCM Suggests Promise for Medicare Beneficiaries with Terminal Illness and Cost Savings for Medicare

Project
Typically, terminally ill Medicare beneficiaries must choose between enrolling in hospice or continuing to receive curative treatment. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Medicare Care Choices Model (MCCM) gives beneficiaries the choice…
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Capturing Methane From Wastewater in Developing Countries

Project
Municipal wastewater accounts for a substantial amount of methane emissions worldwide. Capturing and using methane from wastewater systems can help mitigate climate change and provide a source of local clean energy. However, cities in developing…
Spotlight On: Adaptive Management

Spotlight On: Adaptive Management

Spotlight On
Abt-led programs use adaptive management processes such as rapid cycle learning and strategy testing to promote a learning culture and deliver social impact.
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How Do TANF Policies Support Families Experiencing Homelessness?

Project
Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) is a key component in supporting self-sufficiency among families, including those experiencing or at-risk of homelessness. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ (HHS) Administration for Children…
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Helping ACS Build Health Systems Capacity

Project
The American Cancer Society (ACS) is engaged in the Health Systems Capacity Building initiative that supports 21 Community of Practice (COP) health systems working to expand screening for colorectal and breast cancer and vaccination for human…
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Preparing New Teachers for Day One

Project
The Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education’s Candidate Assessment of Performance (CAP) is designed to assess the overall readiness of teacher candidates. The state wants to identify best practices, tailor guidelines and…
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Messaging Campaign to Reduce Orphanage Use in Cambodia Provides Mixed Results

Project
Some Cambodian parents fear they can’t give their kids food, clothes, and education – a future. So these desperate parents hand their children over to orphanages, though they aren’t orphans. The children often face poor care and family separation at best…
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When the Stakes Are High: Our Take on Client-Centricity at CMS

Blog
Abt partners with CMS by listening, anticipating needs, and co-creating solutions that make the agency’s work easier, more efficient, and more impactful.