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

960

Faculty, Graduate Students, Post-Doctoral Students

362

Women Researchers

470

Researchers affiliated with Developing-Country Academic Institutions

RTAC Network
African Politics Democracy, Human Rights and Governance

RTAC Researchers Strive to Fulfill Nelson Mandela’s Dream

By Nigel Gibbs, RTAC Communications Manager The Research Technical Assistance Center (RTAC) celebrates Nelson Mandela International Day,  the United Nations…
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Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment

Faces of Pride: Researchers Working Towards the Advancement of LGBTQ+ Persons

By Nigel Gibbs, RTAC Communications Manager Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ+) Pride Month is celebrated each year in…
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Working in Crises and Conflict

RTAC Presents: The Faces of Peacebuilding

The unique expertise and experience of Doctors Obasesam Okoi, Erica Frantz, and Mady Ibrahim Kante offer perspectives on who are…
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Our Global Network

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923 Faculty, Graduate Students, Post-Doctoral Students
350 Women Researchers
461 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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