Environment and Regional Development
Almost two-thirds of the world's population lives on less than $2 per day. With this level of income, families are hard-pressed to meet their daily needs for food and shelter. These families live in countries with low per capita incomes and weak public and private institutions. AECOM International Development provides support to both government and private sector partners in such countries. Sustainable economic development projects are closely integrated with other programs that support democracy and governance, increased agricultural output, education and health.
AECOM International Development's sustainable economic development efforts fall in four areas: