INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Led by Vice President for International Development Adam Blackwell, the staff members and consultants who make up DSG’s International Development Practice are recognized worldwide for their ability to apply the best of science to address the global community’s greatest challenges: conflict and crisis, democracy and governance, security, agriculture and food security, economic growth, education, environment, or global health. As part of our international portfolio, DSG in 2020 began its Global Terrorism Trends and Analysis Center Speaker Series, a lecture series featuring experts in counterterrorism.
The experience of our international development staff members and consultants includes partnering with bilateral and multilateral donor agencies, government officials, nongovernmental organizations, and community-based organizations to realize positive change, particularly for at-risk populations.
DSG’s international practice has two main areas of concentration. First, we seek to understand how different national and local contexts shape the interactions between criminal actors inside and outside the United States. We have engaged in this work to prevent terrorism, sex trafficking, and drug trafficking.
Second, we assist with the integration of individuals once they immigrate to the United States, while preserving their cultural traditions and commitments. For example, we have translated the best science about health and well-being into a wide range of languages and consumer-friendly formats, using approaches that are meaningful to individuals from diverse cultures. In our translation efforts, we have taken the best science about health and well-being, and translated it to appropriate formats and languages.
INTERNATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Led by Vice President for International Development Adam Blackwell, the staff members and consultants who make up DSG’s International Development Practice are recognized worldwide for their ability to apply the best of science to address the global community’s greatest challenges— conflict and crisis, democracy and governance, security, agriculture and food security, economic growth, education, environment, or global health.
The experience of our international development staff members and consultants includes partnering with bilateral and multilateral donor agencies, government officials, nongovernmental organizations, and community-based organizations to realize positive change, particularly for at-risk populations.
DSG’s international practice has two main areas of concentration. First, we seek to understand how different national and local contexts shape the interactions between criminal actors inside and outside the US. We have engaged in this work to limit terrorism, sex trafficking, and drug trafficking.
Second, we assist with the integration of individuals once they immigrate to the United States, while preserving their cultural traditions and commitments. For example, we have translated the best science about health and wellbeing into a wide range of languages and consumer-friendly formats, using approaches that are meaningful to individuals from diverse cultures. In our translation efforts, we have taken the best science about health and well-being, and translated it to appropriate formats and languages
FEATURED PROJECTS IN INTERNATIONAL
Research and Evaluation
DSG engages in original quantitative and data analytics research to shed light on broad patterns within international illicit trade networks and markets. We also conduct systematic research reviews, meta-analyses, and secondary data analysis on key topics.
DSG is an established leader in database management and in using large datasets to assess and chronicle international risks. For the U.S. State Department, we designed, developed, and manage a congressionally mandated database on international terrorism incidents.
Training and Technical Assistance
Our primary mechanism for engaging in training and technical assistance in our International Development Practice area has been strategic partnerships with key officials and agencies. Representative efforts have included helping law enforcement agencies in Honduras and Mexico address drug trafficking within Central America and decrease the strength of international criminal actors such as the gang MS–13.
Research and Evaluation
DSG engages in original quantitative and data analytics research to shed light on broad patterns within international illicit trade networks and markets. We also conduct systematic research reviews, meta-analyses, and secondary data analysis on key topics.
DSG is an established leader in database management and in using large datasets to assess and chronicle international risks. For the U.S. State Department, we designed, developed, and manage a congressionally mandated database on international terrorism incidents.
Training and Technical Assistance
Our primary mechanism for engaging in training and technical assistance in our International Development Practice area has been strategic partnerships with key officials and agencies. Representative efforts have included helping law enforcement agencies in Honduras and Mexico to address drug trafficking within Central America and decrease the strength of international criminal actors such as the gang MS-13.
MANAGEMENT CONSULTING
DSG applies objectivity, rigorous analysis, and the best of science in its work with international agencies and organizations to improve performance and service delivery by getting everyone working toward the same goals.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND APPLICATIONS DEVELOPMENT
DSG designs and develops software applications and websites to meet the diverse needs of our clients. Whether that need is database design for research, program review and analysis, project management, or information dissemination, DSG’s IT team has decades of experience delivering highly successful applications for clients such as the Department of Justice, Department of State, and the Department of Health and Human Services.
COMMUNICATIONS
DSG provides first-rate writing and editorial expertise to translate and disseminate content to non-English speakers and organizations.
CONFERENCE MANAGEMENT AND EVENT PLANNING
DSG plans and produces trade shows, exhibits, conferences, and other thought-leadership events for groups of all sizes, adhering to the best practices and ethics of the meeting management profession.
MANAGEMENT CONSULTING
DSG applies objectivity, rigorous analysis, and the best of science in its work with international agencies and organizations to improve performance and service delivery by getting everyone working toward the same goals.
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY AND APPLICATIONS DEVELOPMENT
DSG designs and develops software applications and websites to meet the diverse needs of our clients. Whether that need is database design for research, program review and analysis, project management, or information dissemination, DSG’s IT team has decades of experience delivering highly successful applications for clients such as the Department of Justice, Department of State, and the Department of Health and Human Services.
COMMUNICATIONS
DSG provides first-rate writing and editorial expertise to translate and disseminate content to non-English speakers and organizations.
CONFERENCE MANAGEMENT AND EVENT PLANNING
DSG plans and produces trade shows, exhibits, conferences, and other thought-leadership events for groups of all sizes, adhering to the best practices and ethics of the meeting management profession.