ABT Associates, Inc. has been awarded a Definitive Contract by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) for a project to be implemented in Cambodia. The contract is worth $6,717,156.62 USD.

ABT Associates, Inc. is a global consulting and research firm dedicated to improving the quality of people's lives worldwide. Founded in 1965, ABT Associates has extensive experience in program evaluation, health, economic development, and social and environmental policy.

USAID is an independent federal government agency that receives overall foreign policy guidance from the United States Secretary of State. USAID's work advances U.S. national security and economic prosperity, supports democracy, and improves global health. USAID's mission is to end extreme poverty and promote resilient, democratic societies while advancing the security and prosperity of the United States.

The overarching goal of the Feed the Future Cambodia Agriculture Partnership Hub Activity is to promote sustainable, broad-based economic growth through increased diversification, inclusion, resilience, and competitiveness in the agriculture sector of Cambodia. This project seeks to strengthen the Cambodian agricultural sector by promoting public and private investments in agricultural research, innovation, and technology. The project will also increase access to finance and markets for smallholder farmers, support improved nutrition, and increase the adoption of climate-smart agricultural practices.