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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 more than 500 think tanks in nearly 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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Atlas Network's 2024 Smart BetsThe Smart Bets program is a highly competitive, invite-only opportunity that recognizes organizations that “punch above their weight” and generate impressive returns on philanthropic investment. Selection as a Smart Bet opens an organization up to a multitude of opportunities, such as special grant and award funding, priority consideration for engagement opportunities such as high-level Atlas Network trainings, increased visibility with Atlas Network's donors and partners, and more.Read Article- Bikalpa—An Alternative wins 2023 Asia Liberty AwardAtlas Network is proud to present the 2023 Asia Liberty Award to Bikalpa—An Alternative. The award was accepted by Founder and Executive Director Basanta Adhikari at Asia Liberty Forum 2023 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.Read Article
- Grant McCarty Wins Tech-Focused Think Tank Shark TankAtlas Network’s Radical Innovation Summit—held in collaboration with Universidad de la Libertad and Centro Ricardo B. Salinas Pliego—brought blockchain experts to Mexico City on August 31, 2023 to exchange ideas and develop their plans to advance sensible policy solutions in the decentralized technology space that defend innovation, entrepreneurship, and privacy.Read Article