Economic Development

Fragile and conflict-affected countries often face immense challenges, including poverty, social unrest, and limited access to basic services. Economic development is often a priority for these countries, as it can help to reduce poverty, improve living standards, and create opportunities for the growth of individuals and communities.

By addressing the root causes of poverty, improving living standards, and creating opportunities, it paves the way for sustainable growth and stability.

We work with governments, global aid organizations, non-profits, and companies to increase economic productivity and efficiency, improve living standards, increase access to goods, services, and opportunities, improve the well-being of individuals and communities, develop sound economic policies, and enhance long-term prosperity.

Asia, Afghanistan

Comprehensive Monitoring & Evaluation Services for U.S. Department of State Grants and Projects Portfolio

for Alutiiq and US Department of State

Some notable projects included long-term monitoring and advising on the design of a large-scale 800-bed dormitory construction for women, scholarship monitoring inside and outside Afghanistan, media support monitoring, and public perception analysis.

Asia, Afghanistan

Strategic Value Chain Analysis to Enhance Local Economies in Afghanistan

for Danish Refugee Council

Adroit conducted comprehensive value chain assessments for saffron, silk, and raisins to enhance local economic development and identify promising value chains in Afghanistan through 1000+ surveys, focus group discussions, key informant interviews, and market observations.

Informing and Enhancing Child Labor Policies and Safety Practices

for International Labour Organization

Our research informed and led to the enhancement of relevant policies and strategies, and to the development of "Child Labor Self-help Safety Guidebook," which became a cornerstone resource for improving child labor safety conditions.