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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
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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.
“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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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- Atlas Network Announces 2024 Templeton Freedom Award FinalistsAtlas Network is pleased to announce the finalists for our prestigious Templeton Freedom Award, which is presented annually at our Liberty Forum & Freedom Dinner in New York City. Named for the late investor and philanthropist Sir John Templeton, the award honors his legacy by recognizing Atlas Network’s partner organizations for making innovative contributions to economic freedom and human progress.Read Article
- Institute for Democracy and Economics Affairs Wins Atlas Network's 2024 Asia Liberty AwardAtlas Network is proud to present the 2024 Asia Liberty Award to Institute for Democracy and Economic Affairs (IDEAS). The award was accepted by Senior Executive Faiz bin Zaidi at Asia Liberty Forum 2024 in New Delhi, India.Read Article