LINC is a mission-driven small business based in Washington, DC, focused on enhancing the effectiveness and sustainability of international development through locally led initiatives. Recognized as USAID’s 'Small Business of the Year' in 2017, LINC is comprised of a team of dedicated practitioners who are passionate about their work. The company has pioneered innovative tools for mapping organizational networks and measuring social capital, collaborating with universities, foundations, NGOs, and government agencies across Africa, Asia, Latin America, and Europe. LINC is currently engaged in a project funded by USAID that aims to assess the labor market for data enrichment in the Global South, exploring its implications within global AI value chains.