our model
It’s time to change the way we view development.
Solutions to local problems are not universal. We believe in locally grown solutions to localized issues. In other words, what works in one place, may not work in another. Changes that have real lasting power and get cultural buy-in always come from the bottom up, like the roots that support mighty trees.
Doing development
differently
Impact Through Innovation.
Today, Atlas Network connects almost 600 think tanks in over 100 countries. Each of our partners is demonstrating how principled work affects public opinion in favor of a free society. To win the long-term policy battles that will shape history, we need individuals to champion freedom and create credible institutes—well-managed and independent of vested interests—that use sound business practices to advance sound public policy ideas that improve the quality of life for all.
“Everyone has the right to manifest their fullest potential.”
Coach, Compete, Celebrate!™
Atlas Network provides world-class seminars, workshops, mentoring, and other learning opportunities that inspire professionalism and create a sense of one community among our independent partners. We offer grants and prizes that fuel our partners’ efforts to strive for greater development, innovation, and success. We foster togetherness and teamwork and fuel our partners’ ambitions by celebrating wins and broadcasting their accomplishments. This approach seeks to strengthen the worldwide freedom movement by expanding and energizing the global network of think tank leaders and staff to continually inspire and redefine excellence in advancing the cause of liberty.

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View All- Europe Liberty Forum 2025 Brings Freedom Champions to BrusselsOn May 22–23, Atlas Network’s Europe Liberty Forum 2025 gathered in Brussels, Belgium and brought together liberty-minded leaders to engage in inspiring conversations, forge new connections, and exchange bold ideas.Read Article
- How Quiet Leadership Transformed Bulgaria’s Policy Landscape With Svetla KostadinovaIn this episode of Atlas Network with Michael Carnuccio, we sit down with Svetla Kostadinova, Executive Director of the Institute for Market Economics (IME) in Bulgaria.Listen to Podcast
- Nataliya Melnyk wins Atlas Network's 2025 Europe Smart Bets Pitch CompetitionA panel of judges at Atlas Network's Europe Liberty Forum 2025 chose Nataliya Melnyk of Ukraine-based organization Bendukidze Free Market Center as the winner of the Europe Smart Bets semi-final pitch competition.Read Article
- Georgia's Future Academy wins Atlas Network's 2025 Europe Liberty AwardAtlas Network is proud to present the 2025 Europe Liberty Award to Georgia's Future Academy. The award was accepted by Alexander Zibzibadze at Europe Liberty Forum 2025 in Brussels, Belgium.Read Article
- Meet Atlas Network's 2025 Smart BetsEach year, Atlas Network selects ten partner organizations that are punching above their weight and generate impressive returns on philanthropic investment. These teams are known as Atlas Network Smart Bets. The 2025 Smart Bets partners include groups with a clear track record of success in advancing individual freedom, in addition to up-and-coming rising stars which present unique opportunities for significant impact.Read Article