We deliver International Development services through dedicated practice areas, working with clients in the public and private sectors to achieve sustainable development outcomes through cost-effective, innovative and equitable activities.

Our technical expertise and global reach give us a unique opportunity to have a positive, lasting impact on the lives of people around the world.

We’ve worked to promote quality of life and sustainable economic growth in developing nations for more than 60 years. Today, we’re one of the world’s largest International Development service providers, delivering solutions in over 100 nations.

We help the world respond to the extraordinary challenges of an interconnected and fast-paced international environment. Building on our private-sector relationships and multi-disciplinary expertise, we deliver integrated, comprehensive solutions to International Development challenges with integrity, transparency, accountability, innovation and reliability.

We work in multiple services and disciplines

Infrastructure & Environment

Our team crosses technical disciplines, drawing on the diverse skills available across AECOM, to help make communities and cities better places to live. We offer integrated services for total project delivery, from initial planning studies to detailed design and construction management.

• Architecture & Engineering
• Climate Resilience
• Energy
• Natural Resources Protection & Management
• Urban Governance & Services
• Water & Sanitation

Disaster & Crisis Management

We’re committed to helping governments and communities around the world overcome the extraordinary challenges of natural and man-made disasters. We oversee the provision of relief assistance and longer-term reconstruction support in places affected by socio-political and economic unrest, and humanitarian and environmental emergencies. Our multidisciplinary team operates at the dynamic intersection of social reconciliation, economic programming, political stabilization and environmental recovery.

• Conflict Management & Mitigation
• Disaster Risk Reduction
• Emergency Response
• Recovery, Transition & Stability
• Resiliency

Democracy, Human Rights & Governance

Facilitating increased democracy, protecting human rights and strengthening governance are crucial in striving towards effective sustainable socio-economic development. We work with government institutions and civil society to enhance governance and institutional systems, help protect citizens’ rights, prevent conflicts, fight against organized crime, ensure strong public financial management and assist in the pursuit of democratic governance.

• Civic Engagement
• Effective Governance & Institutions
• Justice and Rule of Law
• Public Financial Management
• Social Protection

Human Development

We seek to create positive outcomes for societies and communities by working with development partners to increase opportunities in accessing quality education and health services. We also understand that the impact of gender and social inclusion in projects allows us to employ strategies that inclusively and meaningfully consider the individuals we work with – leading to effective, sustainable development outcomes.

• Education & Employment
• Empowering Women & Girls
• Gender Equality
• Health & Nutrition
• Social Inclusion

Economic Growth & Agriculture

We offer expertise in value chain management, expanding markets and trade, promoting climate-smart agriculture, and building resilient communities, institutions and businesses. Engaging with value chain participants allows us to develop solutions that address constraints to growth, foster strong and responsive horizontal and vertical linkages, and promote robust management of livelihoods and organizations.

• Economic Governance
• Livelihoods & Food Security
• Private Sector Development
• Trade & Competitiveness