Timely Research. Actionable Evidence. Development Impact.

The Research Technical Assistance Center (RTAC) supports USAID’s Missions, Bureaus, and Independent Offices to make evidence-based decisions. Our global network of 900 plus university-affiliated scholars and development experts work to enhance the impact of USAID sponsored initiatives and guide decision making with the latest research.

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Our Global Network

1000

Faculty, Graduate Students, Post-Doctoral Students

379

Women Researchers

490

Researchers affiliated with Developing-Country Academic Institutions

RTAC Network
Education

RTAC Partners in Education Push for a Better Tomorrow

In recognition of International Day of Education on January 24, the Research Technical Assistance Center (RTAC) aims to highlight the…
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Agriculture and Food Security

Dr. Willem Verhagen and The Future of Food Security in the Wake of COVID-19

Dr. Willem Verhagen is a Research Scientist with the Frederick S. Pardee Center for International Futures at the University of…
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Research Translation

Inclusive Digital Development, Workshop Report

In an effort to address and reflect upon the role of digital technology on international development, the United States Agency…
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Our Global Network

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1000 Faculty, Graduate Students, Post-Doctoral Students
379 Women Researchers
490 Researchers affiliated with Developing-Country Academic Institutions

Our Expertise

RTAC has specific expertise in implementing complex research studies, developing a range of research-translation products, organizing, and facilitating expert panels and convenings, designing and implementing tailored technical trainings, and offering other technical assistance and strategic support at the request of USAID. Learn more about RTAC and our nine distinct areas of expertise.

Timely Research. Actionable Evidence. Development Impact

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