Technical Assistance & Implementation

Abt’s capacity building, learning, and development strategies generate, deliver, and continuously evaluate an array of targeted learning and training experiences. We carefully collect and curate data and research to provide evidence-informed practices as we transfer knowledge and skills to individuals and organizations. Our professional and organizational development approaches give learners the ability to execute their mandates, and provide efficient and effective programs and services.

Abt delivers regulatory guidance and policy support to federal, state, and local agencies developing or implementing new standards and regulations in public health and safety, environmental quality and education. We conduct regulatory and policy analysis to  enhance programs, services, and technology. Our databases, models, and tools withstand scientific and public scrutiny, and we provide rulemaking support to meet tight timelines. Our economic impact analysis studies and other data-driven evaluations aid in policy planning and development. 

For stronger programs that generate cutting-edge, comprehensive solutions, Abt collaborates with government agencies and ministries, their beneficiaries, Tribes, and other organizations on program design and implementation. We provide the full range of technical assistance to improve operational effectiveness and efficiency and to enhance program performance. We apply a cross-cutting lens in strategy development and planning, natural resource damage assessments, services mapping, and technical analyses. In addition, we assist organizations across the data lifecycle, from designing a data-use strategy to measuring and reporting performance to evaluate projects and identify areas for improvement. We also support mobilization of financial resources and program management.  

Abt’s strategic communications and behavior change practice specializes in helping organizations reach the right audiences, at the right time, and in the most impactful way to raise awareness, educate or change behavior.​ Drawing from communication best practices, evidence-based solutions and social marketing theory, Abt’s communication experts tailor solutions to maximize real-world impact and meet communication objectives.

Abt’s deep expertise in qualitative and quantitative research offer a differentiated understanding of audiences ensuring audience engagement and co-creation from the beginning of communication planning. Clear and impactful messaging, creative materials, and innovative dissemination tactics through partners and digital platforms maximize audience reach anywhere around the globe. Rigorous evaluation ensures long-term sustainable outcomes and programmatic impact for international, federal, state, and local agencies.