Cross-Cutting Solutions and Services

The era of siloed approaches is over—to achieve lasting impact, decision makers must consider many interlocking challenges and opportunities. We take a systems approach to find actionable solutions to complex problems, integrating artificial intelligence and digital tools into person-focused approaches while prioritizing locally led development and stakeholder engagement.

Our Approach

To drive change across systems, our clients need integrated, people-centered strategies. We help them break through silos by combining the power of artificial intelligence and digital tools with inclusive, locally grounded approaches. From designing trusted learning networks to co-creating solutions with community partners, we foster collaboration, strengthen organizational effectiveness, and embed learning into everyday practice. Our approach enables teams to navigate complexity, align around shared goals, and adapt with confidence as their contexts evolve.

AI and Digital Development

Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is here to stay, becoming ever more essential to achieving impact and operating efficiently. We leverage AI tools to enhance our clients’ capabilities, reduce risks, improve accuracy, and save costs. Our approach puts people first, pairing internal training and adoption with strategic partnerships and organizational development. From reducing data entry time to increasing evidence-based research capacity, we use AI to automate routine tasks and elevate insights—helping teams focus on innovation and implementation.

Learning Networks and Communities of Practice

From building climate resilience to advancing sustainable water use, our clients tackle complex challenges and often struggle to share lessons or scale solutions across regions. We build dynamic learning networks and communities of practice that connect peers, experts, and advocates to surface practical insights, solve challenges, and turn isolated efforts into collective progress. Our approach blends thoughtful facilitation with strategic knowledge management to create trusted spaces for collaboration and learning. The result is strong relationships, smarter strategies and faster uptake of what works.

Gather. Share. Solve.

Locally Led Development

Community-designed, -owned, and -implemented programs are more effective and sustainable. However, shifting power to local actors requires thoughtful stakeholder engagement to forge trusting, lasting relationships. We meet individuals and organizations where they are, listen to their priorities, tailor support to their desired path forward, and collaboratively establish mechanisms for mutual accountability. Together, we use inclusive approaches to assist our clients and partners to lower barriers for stakeholder groups to join in co-creating lasting solutions.

Rooted in Learning: Catalyzing Locally Led Development by Amplifying Community Voices

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