Meeting the Moment: Local Changemakers Lead in Fragile and Conflict-Affected States

Chemonics was joined by a diverse group of 40 local changemakers, partners, and project staff representing over 20 countries to discuss best practices for promoting locally led approaches to conflict-aware development and peacebuilding in fragile and conflict-affected states.
Resource - Event

Next-Generation Urban WASH Requires Transparent, Innovative Governance

Effective governance underpins equitable and efficient service delivery. Explore how developing new and improved methods of governance is critical to addressing the growing challenge of urbanization.
Blog Post

More than Pipes and Pumps: Good Governance Drives Improved WASH

In a rapidly urbanizing world, how can cities improve governance to meet the water, sanitation, and hygiene needs of their growing populations, particularly the most vulnerable?
Blog Post

Final Report: Strengthening Educational Performance-Up (STEP-Up) Zambia Project

The goal of the Strengthening Educational Performance-Up Zambia Project was to create an environment conducive to making reforms operational, thereby producing measurable increases in learner performance. It also raised awareness of early grade reading achievement as a gateway to improved student retention.
Resource - Project Report

Quarterly Report: Strengthening Educational Performance-Up (STEP-UP) Zambia Project

To cultivate systemic change within Zambia’s Ministry of Education, USAID’s Strengthening Educational Performance-Up Zambia Project decentralized accountability in favor of local education management planning, research, and one-on-one advisory work. One of the goals was to access appropriate tools related to performance, accountability, and resources.
Resource - Project Report