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Innovations in Development: Solutions for a better future
Tetra Tech’s International Development Services team helps developing countries achieve the United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, working to improve lives, lift communities out of poverty, and lay the foundation for global peace and prosperity.
Our team understands the crucial need in all our development work to strengthen partnerships within countries and communities; integrate environmental considerations into development strategies and planning; apply innovative technological solutions while ensuring data is open and accessible; and empower women, girls, youth, and marginalized populations. Tetra Tech’s International Development Services blog highlights the work we do for our clients and the solutions we provide to help them address complex development challenges.
Recent Posts
Testing Theory: Uncovering What Makes Community Forestry Work
Packaging lessons learned from USAID ProLand’s work on community-based forestry enterprises
COVID-19, Conservation, and Combating Wildlife Trafficking: Breaking the Silos of Conservation and Public Health
Collaborating across conservation and international development sectors to mitigate zoonotic disease transmission from wildlife to humans
Advancing Peru’s Sustainable Forest Management through Technology
Developing a technological system that records the full timber production chain in Peru, from origin to commercialization
Strengthening Wildlife Resource Governance in Zambia
Empowering women through participation quotas and leadership support to improve gender inclusion in Zambia’s Wildlife and Fisheries sector
Supporting Kosovo’s Agricultural Transformation
Changing the mindset of market actors to transition Kosovo’s agriculture sector from subsistence farming to a commercially oriented system
Inclusive Private Sector Engagement—A Key to Growth in Malawi’s Urban Cooking Transition
Shifting toward cleaner cooking by urban households to slow forest loss in Malawi
Addressing COVID-19 in Vulnerable Diamond and Gold Mining Communities
Mobilizing the Central African Republic mining community to combat the impacts of COVID-19
Can Selling Timber Help Communities Maintain Forests?
Identifying measures to develop successful community-based forestry enterprises
Social Media for Social Good: Raising Awareness of Jordan’s Water Crisis
Leveraging social media to address misconceptions of water usage and promote simple, inexpensive water conservation in Jordan
Advancing Prosperous Forests in Peru
Considering the key role of Peru’s natural capital and resources in environmental, social, and cultural well-being
Enabling Local Management in Tanzania to Improve Water Supply
Improving governance of water systems, financial management, and operations and maintenance through public and private funding
Opinion: How to Address the Impact of COVID-19 on Global Food Systems
Mobilizing the global development community to mitigate the effects of the pandemic on food and agriculture systems to protect global food security
Saving People and Mangroves on Sierra Leone’s Coast
Combating the effects of environmental changes on Sierra’s Leone’s coastal communities through mangrove preservation
Opinion: Mobilizing Domestic Funds is Crucial for Sustainable Forest Management in Indonesia
Sharing best practices and lessons learned in mobilizing domestic funding for forest conservation in Indonesia
Improving Health Outcomes in Papua New Guinea
Addressing political, economic, and cultural drivers to support measurably improved health outcomes and strengthen self-sustaining health systems
Opinion: A Long-Term Vision is Critical for Women’s Empowerment in Afghanistan
Sharing best practices and lessons learned while empowering women and cultivating systemic change in Afghanistan
How Marine Debris Impedes Coastal Tourism and Economic Development
Leveraging holistic, inclusive management systems and partnerships to curtail ocean waste at every level of the supply chain
Commercializing Flare Gas to Reduce Emissions and Develop Economies
Addressing energy and environmental challenges through commercializing flare gas for productive use
Building urban resilience for 'everyday disasters'
A recent trip to Nepal gives two Tetra Tech associates new insights on disaster response
Reflections from the First International Gathering on Artisanal and Small-scale Mining
Evaluating PRADD II’s use of formalization in the artisanal and small-scale mining sector
Gas: A Tried and True Solution to Accessing Energy in Developing Countries
Making the case for gas as an economy-transforming alternative energy source
Taking Action toward Gender Equality in the Energy Sector
Promoting gender equality has numerous benefits for business if done deliberately
How Far We’ve Come: Energy in Africa, 20 Years Later
Making the case for increased private sector engagement in Africa’s energy industry
South Africa: A New Model for Transformational USAID/Water Office Support?
Helping water service providers in Cape Town, South Africa, address water scarcity issues as their reservoirs dip closer to a critically low threshold
The Role of Land Rights Documentation in Promoting Sustainable Land Use Practices
Talking with Tetra Tech’s Dr. Matt Sommerville about the Tenure and Global Climate Change Project
The Role of Social Capital in Resilience for Displaced People in Urban Areas
Understanding social capital to bridge humanitarian support, urban development, and resilience among displaced people and host communities in Somalia’s cities
Leveraging Partnerships for Water Security Reducing Non-revenue Water in Uganda
Strengthening the private sector and public utilities to reduce non-revenue water and improve urban resilience
9 Tips to Better Market Yourself as an International Development Professional
Providing best practices for professionals in a competitive international development job market
Cashew Trees Abuzz in The Diamond Mining Areas of Côte d’Ivoire
Using beekeeping to increase cashew farm yields and diversify their livelihoods in diamond mining communities
Engaging the Private Sector for Development Results in Indonesia
Examining how the Millennium Challenge Corporation’s wide-ranging engagement with the private sector delivers development benefits in Indonesia
Finding Comfort in the Uncomfortable: A Senior Development Leader’s Perspective
Reflecting on lessons learned from a development career working in and out of Peru
New Technology is Shaking Up The Diamond Mining Industry in Côte d’Ivoire
Introducing new technologies in to help increase earnings and build more sustainable livelihoods for miners
Participatory Planning Produces Strategic Blueprints for Cities
Using participatory planning to efficiently deliver public services in urban municipalities
Building Peace in the Diamond Mining Areas of the Central African Republic
Discovering methods to reduce longstanding tensions and conflicts in diamond mining areas
Scalable Solutions in Fragile States
Applying MSI’s scaling paradigm in states with low government capacity to meet pressing needs, build social capital, and address root causes of fragility
Finding Their Voice: Leveraging Social Media To Promote Civic Engagement in Afghanistan
Strengthening local government, increasing accountability, and improving service delivery by helping citizens engage with their representatives
The Business of Food Security
Leveraging commercial sustainability to help bolster health; nutrition; and water, sanitation, and hygiene interventions
An Intern’s Perspective: An Ecosystem Approach to Fisheries Management in Southeast Asia
Developing Tetra Tech’s fisheries management and biodiversity conservation projects in Southeast Asia
Should International Development Recruiters Act as Career Coaches?
Examining the role of a development recruiter in today’s interconnected world
An Intern’s Perspective: The Unexpected Rewards of Technical Work for Engineer Anna Perkinson
Engaging beneficiaries allows our clean energy specialist to see life-changing effects of her work
Snapshot from Stockholm World Water Week: Tapping Capital Markets to Fund WASH Services
Discussing ways to invest in and fund safe water and sanitation in developing countries around the world
Tetra Tech Celebrates International Day of Democracy
Celebrating sustainable approaches to democratic governance on the 9th annual International Day of Democracy
Conservation, Community, and Commercial: Realizing the 3 C’s in Post-conflict Liberia
Using sustainable, commercial approaches to maximize the benefits of forest and mineral resources
Smarter Investments: Integrating Women into the Energy Value Chain
Helping Mexico’s clean energy industry close its employee gender gap and improve performance
An Intern’s Perspective: International Development from the Vantage of a Female Chief of Party
Discussing career growth and workplace dedication with Tetra Tech’s Jeannelle Blanchard
Tetra Tech Helps Strengthen the Liberian Land Authority to Promote Peace and Security
Improving the capacity of critical land management institutions in Liberia
An Intern’s Perspective: Working with the Women who Make Tetra Tech’s Projects Happen
Recognizing the importance of female leadership in the engineering and international development fields
Is it Time to Rethink Humanitarian Insurance?
Providing access to insurance to help governments of poorer countries deal with more climate-related disasters
Getting Off-Grid Energy to Work for Agriculture
Examining the transformational power of energy-ag off-grid solutions for small farmers in Africa
The Role of Independent Regulators in Bringing Power to Africa
Building an enabling framework to increase investment, transparency, and access to electricity across Africa
Without Energy, the Internet Is Just a Black Hole
Creating energy solutions for information and communications technology
This Earth Day, the World is Investing in the Most Valuable Asset We Have
Recognizing the role of natural resources in the world’s economies to support conservation and sustainable management
Strength in Numbers: How Communal Property Rights Can Strengthen Sustainable Investment
Supporting policy development and pilots that strengthen land rights to improve land and natural resource management
Connect the World and Save Money
Including internet infrastructure when building transportation, water, and energy infrastructure
More How: Achieving the Global Goals at the United Nations General Assembly
Unlocking the ideas and funding to address the toughest international development challenges