RTI International

RTI International is proud to be a sponsor of #DevexWorld 2024—a global gathering of development practitioners, changemakers, and forward-thinking leaders—on October 24 in Washington, DC. ?? This year’s event will focus on transformative ideas reshaping the development sector, tackling urgent global challenges such as rising debt, climate crises, and humanitarian needs. The spotlight will be on: ?? Equitable technologies that foster inclusion ?? New funding models driving sustainable impact ??? Storytelling as a tool for change ???? Collaborative approaches that break down silos to create lasting partnerships Devex World offers a unique platform to connect, collaborate, and engage with fellow global development professionals—an opportunity to learn about strategies and innovative solutions that are transforming the global development space. ?? Register here: https://lnkd.in/eX9UGphm

?? Approximately 70% of the world’s ammonia is used to manufacture fertilizer, but traditional production methods rely on fossil fuels and generate extensive greenhouse gas emissions. Green ammonia holds great potential to decarbonize agricultural industries and drive renewable energy deployment. At RTI International, we’re driving sustainable solutions for food security in Africa through innovative green fertilizer production. Recently, we supported research led by Pablo Torres and Sameer Parvathikar, in collaboration with Power-to-X Analytics, to assess the viability of producing green fertilizers in four African countries. This effort aims to reduce reliance on imports, lower costs for farmers, and contribute to climate resilience. Discover more about the innovative model and recommendations for advancing green fertilizer production ?? https://lnkd.in/ebKGws2m #GreenAmmonia #ClimateResilience #FoodSecurity

?? Our own Elizabeth Gould was quoted in KFF Health News on supporting older adults with dementia who live alone. She explained how a simple question from healthcare providers could help identify those needing more assistance. Read the full story: https://lnkd.in/einQAC-p

Trachoma is one of the most prevalent neglected tropical diseases (NTDs) around the world. #Mozambique is making significant strides toward eliminating #trachoma, a leading cause of infectious blindness, thanks to strong government leadership and support from the USAID Act to End NTDs | East program, led by RTI International. Despite progress, several districts still face challenges, with the prevalence of trachomatous inflammation-follicular (TF) remaining above the elimination threshold. A recent survey incorporated innovative testing methods, including blood samples and eye swabs, providing critical insights into community-level transmission. This approach is key to accelerating trachoma elimination in Mozambique. ?? Read more about this novel approach in supporting trachoma elimination in Mozambique: https://ow.ly/A9BO50TMASx

???? We are excited to announce that our experts will be speaking at the Market Systems Symposium 2024 in Cape Town, South Africa from October 22-24! Join us as we dive into key discussions on the power of systems thinking to navigate complex challenges like improving nutrition, water and sanitation, food systems resilience, and urban climate adaptation. Check out the sessions featuring RTI speakers and plan to connect with us at #MSS2024 ?? https://ow.ly/isGZ50TLZ7g

?? What a great #GOGSFE! The Power Africa Empower East and Central Africa off-grid team was in Nairobi for the event, connecting with off-grid sector leaders and innovators to help expand electricity access to rural and hard-to-reach communities. Key takeaways from the event: ?? The team hosted a panel discussion on "The Power of Partnerships: Driving Energy Access in sub-Saharan Africa" with live illustrations by Visual Communicator James Durno ?? (check out the photo!) ?? A new Power Africa Electricity Access Market Assessment report for Kenya was released: https://lnkd.in/e5Q3Rwcg ?? Power Africa awarded two new grants to boost access to solar-powered productive-use technologies in East Africa: https://lnkd.in/eGg9eQU5 Excited for what's next! ??

This World Food Day, join us in addressing one of the most pressing issues of our time: how climate change is affecting food security and nutrition. ????? Watch the recording of the "Crisis on Our Plates" webinar to learn about evidence-based strategies and practical examples from USAID and Feed the Future activities in East and West Africa that strengthen food systems to provide safe, nutritious diets to a growing population while reducing the carbon footprint of food systems. ?? Watch the recording here: https://lnkd.in/eZf4RQqc #WorldFoodDay

?? USAID Disaster Risk Management (DRM) program launched yesterday in Arba Minch, Southern Ethiopia. This five-year project will strengthen disaster risk management systems and enhance resilience building in Ethiopia. "The Disaster Risk Management program, implemented by RTI and partners, works to facilitate a shift from emergency management to risk-informed planning and management to strengthen resilience and reduce the impact of disasters on communities in Ethiopia," said Marko Lesukat, Chief of Party for the USAID DRM project. Learn More: https://lnkd.in/exkAZMiW #Resilience #DisasterRiskReduction #DRM #CommunityStrengthening

Suicide rates in AI/AN communities are deeply connected to structural inequities and historical trauma. Addressing this crisis requires culturally sensitive, community-driven interventions. Read more from RTI experts Ivette Rodriguez Borja , Rebecca J. Perry , Monica Desjardins , and Anna Kawennison Fetter ?? https://ow.ly/WJwV50TLWg0

We’re excited to announce our new collaboration and equity investment in Codetta Bio?. Together, we will provide clients with cutting-edge tech to accelerate healthcare. “Our collaboration with Codetta Bio? will enable RTI to further support our clients in advancing knowledge and addressing complex challenges to improve human health,” said Dana Hancock, senior vice president, Analytics Practice Area at RTI. “The company’s parallel data generation provides a more streamlined approach to analyzing multiple data sets, and the RTI team will conduct a pilot study to inform how we can incorporate this technology into future studies of how biology influences disease and treatment outcomes.” https://ow.ly/4uTC50TLFQk