East Pasadena’s Tetra Tech Secures $34 Million USAID Contract for Land Rights Governance

The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) has awarded Pasadena-based Tetra Tech, Inc. a new $34 million single-award contract under the agency’s global Integrated Land and Resource Governance II project.

The contract aims to advance sustainable economic development by enhancing land rights governance.

Tetra Tech’s role will involve the development and implementation of land and property rights policies within the framework of the project. A Tetra Tech statement said the primary objectives of the project include the protection of ecosystems, promotion of private sector investments, and ensuring benefits for vulnerable populations, with a particular focus on securing women’s rights.

According to the contract, the company’s technical specialists will utilize data-driven research, implement conflict mitigation tools, and leverage innovative technology to document land rights in rural and remote areas.

“Establishing secure and documented property rights is essential for inclusive economic growth, environmental sustainability, and food security,” Dan Batrack, Tetra Tech Chairman and CEO, said. “Tetra Tech is pleased to continue supporting USAID to expand global land and resource governance systems as part of our commitment to improve one billion lives through our projects by 2030.”

As part of its strategy, Tetra Tech will also facilitate strategic partnerships to institute anticorruption reforms. The company also aims to develop effective systems and policies that contribute to the advancement of equitable and resilient communities.

Tetra Tech, with 27,000 employees worldwide, specializes in providing solutions to complex problems in water, environment, sustainable infrastructure, renewable energy, and international development.

For more information about Tetra Tech, visit www.tetratech.com.