URC, IBI Merger Strengthens Commitment, Service to Clients, People

URC today announced the acquisition of IBI, a leading provider of international development consulting services with 28 years of experience working to improve people’s lives around the world.

“Today marks an exciting step forward for our companies, our people, and those we serve,” said Earl Gast, URC president. “Connecting URC and IBI strengthens our ability to provide a wider range of integrated solutions for clients working to address some of the world’s greatest development challenges.”

URC is a globally recognized leader in healthcare quality improvement, committed to building and sustaining resilient health systems by collaborating with partners to implement science-driven, scalable solutions tailored to local needs.

Recognized for technical excellence and innovation, URC collaborates with national governments, communities, the private sector, and major donors such as USAID, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the U.S. Department of Defense, and the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis, and Malaria. Committed to facing future challenges, URC continues to advance quality healthcare for all, driving sustainable improvements in health worldwide.

IBI specializes in three practice areas: economic growth and governance; monitoring, evaluation, and learning; and stabilization and crisis response. The company, founded in 1996 by Dr. Lucie Phillips, currently has projects in 9 countries.

“URC’s corporate values mirror the way IBI works and serves our clients: respect, integrity, innovation, DEIA, collaboration, accountability, and performance excellence – all based on global insights with local solutions,” said Dr. Phillips.