How do development practitioners and their security colleagues curb perceptions that security and technical experts have two seemingly disparate goals?
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Without understanding complex political dynamics, motives, and systems, development practitioners risk exacerbating drivers of violence. USAID's Local Systems Framework can help to ensure programming is effective in curbing violence.
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How have the socioeconomic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated drivers of gender-based violence, and how can a mobile app provide innovative solutions towards violence prevention?
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Violent extremism and gang violence are often rooted in similar problems. What approaches work best to counter both forms of violence?
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The impact investing model Pay for Success (PFS) has gained traction in the United States to support criminal justice-oriented programs. Ariana Szepesi-Colmenares asks: Shouldn’t the development community look more closely at PFS’ potential to achieve results in Latin America, too?
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Stop, Look, and Listen! Preventing Recruitment of Youth into Illicit Activities in Southern Colombia
As development practitioners, we tend to rush in with solutions to deal with complex problems. But, acknowledging problem complexity means we need to step back and give ourselves room to figure out how to achieve sustainable impact.
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To hold government accountable, CSOs must go beyond traditional efforts to combat human rights violations by collaborating with others, including the information and communications technology sector, to maximize their impact.
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What elements should you consider when designing a citizen security program? Christina Schultz provides suggestions in her paper for a comprehensive approach to combating crime and violence.
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When it comes to putting USAID’s Local Systems Framework into practice, where should projects start? Enrique Rivas shares principles he developed while applying the framework in Mexico.
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By engaging non-traditional local partners, one project is using a unique approach to reduce crime and violence in Mexico.
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Should we prevent the root causes of violence or reduce immediate triggers? According to Enrique Betancourt, the best approach is counterintuitive. Image credit: Igarapé Institute.
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