What We Do

Development Transformations (DT) has developed unique multi-faceted training curricula with practical exercises that drive home critical learning points. These include modules in (1) interagency planning, (2) stability operations, (3) civil society development and governance, and (4) monitoring and evaluation. Employing this multi-dimensional approach with and across U.S. governmental agencies while incorporating the experience of the non-governmental world will improve America's ability to transform conflict into sustainable peace.

DT moves beyond traditional approaches to civil society development, capacity building, and local governance. With experienced practitioners who have seen the challenges of interagency operations in the field, DT has developed proven methodologies and best practices from experiences in nations across the globe.

Our Philosophy

Complex emergencies involving extreme poverty, conflict over resources, religious strife, ethnic rivalries, and full-scale counterinsurgencies can threaten to tear apart states. Addressing these challenges has never been more challenging or urgently critical.

Today more than ever, organizations confronting these difficult and complex issues – including civilian and governmental agencies, militaries, international organizations, and NGO's -- need new approaches and methodologies to foster stability and effectively deliver assistance.

DT is a specialized consultancy that addresses these critical needs by offering successful interagency planning and operation methodologies that combine the development experience of civilian professionals with the innovative skills of the military.

Approach & Methodology

With an increasing focus on 'comprehensive civilian-military operations', the United States military has immediate and specific needs for civilian expertise and non-military resources in order to complement and enhance their efforts in complex emergencies. Likewise, civilian agencies need a better understanding of military planning and methods of operation in order to meet evolving demands and challenges and to foster better joint operations, collaboration.

Utilizing a civilian-military approach by fully integrating military and civilian agencies at the strategic, operational, and tactical levels can enhance effects and speed the emergence of stability. Civilians can bring a different perspective and approach to military peacekeeping and stability promotion efforts. With recognized comparative advantages in planning, logistics, and the ability to rapidly mobilize resources, the military has a vital role to play in stability operations.