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A New Frontier: Public Interest Technology for International Development

On March 24 and 25, 2021, the Research Technical Assistance Center hosted the two-day RTAC Virtual Conference on Public Interest Technology for International Development with the Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory™ at Arizona State University.

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A New Frontier: Public Interest Technology for International Development

April 6, 2021 On March 24 and 25, 2021, the Research Technical Assistance Center hosted the two-day RTAC Virtual Conference on Public Interest Technology for International Development with…

Public Interest Technology for International Development

March 10, 2021 In collaboration with the Julie Ann Wrigley Global Futures Laboratory™ at Arizona State University, the Research Technical Assistance Center (RTAC) will host an innovative virtual…

RTAC Celebrates International Women’s Day

March 8, 2021 At RTAC, we are committed to creating opportunities for women researchers working in international development. We seek to provide a space where women can make…

RTAC Celebrates African American History Month

February 24, 2021 In celebration of African American History Month, the Research Technical Assistance Center (RTAC) is highlighting some of our Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) faculty…

Recognizing the Importance: International Day of Education

January 26, 2021 By Nigel Gibbs, RTAC Communications Manager Education is one of the world’s most precious and essential tools to creating a strong, well-informed, and prosperous society.…

Research-to-Action: Reducing Post-Harvest Loss Among Low-Income Farmers in India

November 16, 2020 In India, 60% of food is lost or wasted between the field and the end-consumer. The wastage is concentrated among a few crops, with fruits,…

RTAC’s Contributions to the Field of Food Security

October 28, 2020 This year’s World Food Day called for greater collaboration to build more resilient food systems. As every year, this day prompts us to reflect on…

Promoting Peace Through Effective Land Management in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

September 21, 2020 This year marks the 20th anniversary of the International Day of Peace, a day committed to strengthening the ideals of peace among all nations and…

Applying Novel Digital Strategies in Development: Education and Engaging Offline Communities

September 14, 2020 On April 8, 2020, the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID)/U.S. Global Development Lab’s Center for Digital Development (CDD), under the auspices of the Research Technical…