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Accenture Development Partnerships

Delivering the power of Accenture's global capabilities and experience to address social, economic and environmental issues to improve lives around the world.

Impact through innovation

Accenture Development Partnerships works with clients—including leading NGOs, private foundations, public donor agencies and the private sector—to create social impact and progress the Sustainable Development Goals. We deliver 360° Value to build a more inclusive and sustainable world.

For nearly two decades, we have completed more than 1,900 engagements in nearly 100 countries across critical areas such as global health and nutrition, gender, inclusion and diversity, livelihoods and education, inclusive finance, humanitarian and refugees, agriculture, energy, climate and environment. By tapping into the best of Accenture's ecosystem and alliance partners—global reach, extensive capabilities, cross-industry perspectives and a skilled workforce—we can provide end-to-end solutions.

Inclusive business

Accenture Development Partnerships collaborates with the private sector to drive sustainable impact at scale in support of their ESG and SDG ambitions.

Inclusive Growth

  • New business models to reach underserved customers and markets
  • Inclusive products and experiences
  • Social innovation and entrepreneurship

Inclusive Organization

  • Inclusive talent and skilling
  • Supplier and distributor development
  • Impact data and governance

Impact Ecosystem

  • Partnerships and alliances
  • Corporate responsibility
  • Impact venturing and investing

We’ve seen an explosion in content about the climate and biodiversity crises. As we move toward a more sustainable future, transformation across all sectors will require a green transition.

Across many countries there are now ambitious plans to create millions of ‘green jobs’—vast new workforces who will transition us to a net-zero world. But what does a more inclusive green transition look like? And what does it mean to the next generation? Listen to youth leaders from around the globe to hear their perspective to help us all design a more inclusive green transition.

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Insights and research

Perspectives on driving social impact to deliver 360° Value.

Accelerating impact in the decade to deliver

How international development organizations can amplify their role in progressing the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

NGOs: M&A for innovation and impact

The speed and scale mergers and acquisitions (M&A) provide are crucial―allowing NGOs to create more holistic change.

Plastics policy playbook

We partnered with Ocean Conservancy to develop an in-depth playbook rooted in data and research for tackling the plastic pollution crisis.

Environmental sustainability in food supply chains

We collaborated with World Wildlife Fund to examine the impacts of global food production and propose mitigating solutions for key industry actors.

A 'one health' future: From assessment to action

Exploring the importance of an integrated approach to global health, bringing together the well-being of animals, humans and the environment.

The role of social determinants of health

Accenture’s Natasha Sunderji and Dea Biancarelli recognize the uneven impacts of COVID-19 and discuss the integration of the social determinants of health.

Bridging the digital divide

Developing an ultra-durable tablet prototype to meet the needs of health workers and improve the lives of millions in rural and low-income communities.

Amref Health Africa

Transforming primary care in Kenya with a new public-private partnership model.

University of Notre Dame

See how we are empowering communities with sustainable energy.

Virtual ways of working playbook

How nonprofits can create a thriving digital culture.

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Impact areas

Applying Accenture’s global capabilities in Strategy, Consulting, Interactive and Technology, we leverage an expansive ecosystem to bring innovation to the following impact areas:

Agriculture

Solving the world’s greatest challenges around poverty, food security and livelihoods by improving the value chain to safe, nutritious and sufficient food.

Climate & Environment

Tackling climate and environmental challenges sustainably and equitably to transform the world we live in.

Energy

Unlocking access to affordable, reliable electricity, last mile usage of renewable technology and enabling an equitable energy transition.

Gender, Inclusion & Diversity

Working toward inclusion and empowerment of women, people with disabilities and communities left behind.

Global Health & Nutrition

Advancing sustainable, equitable health and nutrition systems globally.

Humanitarian & Refugees

Responding to critical human needs in emergencies and disasters internationally.

Inclusive Finance

Ensuring access to useful, affordable, responsible and sustainable financial products and services.

Livelihoods & Education

Promoting effective skills building, leading to employment and economic growth.

Capabilities

Accenture Development Partnerships offers a range of services centered around four key areas to provide complete solutions at scale.

Strategy

Shaping strategies for SDG impact by leveraging deep social and environmental expertise, advanced analytics capabilities and human-centered approaches.

Song

Driving transformational change through interactive design, innovation and purpose-driven solutions.

Consulting

Helping clients operate more effectively and efficiently in the evolving international development landscape.

Technology

Designing and executing sector-relevant solutions that help to drive impact through technology.

Our leaders

F. Roger Ford

Managing Director, Global Co-Lead – Accenture Development Partnerships
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Louise James

Managing Director, Global Co-Lead – Accenture Development Partnerships

Dan Baker

Managing Director, Growth Markets Lead – Accenture Development Partnerships

Lionel Bodin

Managing Director, EMEA Lead – Accenture Development Partnerships

Natalie Co

Managing Director, North America Lead – Accenture Development Partnerships

Ian Lobo

Managing Director, Strategy & Innovation Lead – Accenture Development Partnerships

Anastasia T. Marceau

Managing Director, Inclusive Business Lead – Accenture Development Partnerships

Natasha Sunderji

Managing Director, Global Health Lead – Accenture Development Partnerships

Mary Woodgate

Managing Director, United Kingdom & Ireland Lead – Accenture Development Partnerships

Roman Lerman

Principal Director, Global Interactive & Technology Lead – Accenture Development Partnerships

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