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
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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.
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- Organizations from Argentina, Brazil, and Peru named finalists for 2024 Latin America Liberty AwardThe three finalists for this year's Latin America Liberty Award are Asociación Argentina de Contribuyentes (represented by Executive Director Jonas Torrico); Brazil’s Instituto de Estudos Empresariais (represented by Vice President Paola Magnani); and Peru’s Centro de Investigación Looking (represented by Director Edwin Zarco Nieva). The winner will be announced at Latin America Liberty Forum in San José, Costa Rica on March 21–22.Read Article
- 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 Bets partner 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
- Foundation for Economic Freedom wins 2023 Templeton Freedom AwardAt Freedom Dinner 2023 on November 16, Foundation for Economic Freedom, based in the Philippines, was announced as this year's winner of Atlas Network's prestigious Templeton Freedom Award and its US$100,000 prize. The Templeton Freedom Award is generously sponsored by the Templeton Religion Trust.Read Article