Youth employment and entrepreneurship in the agricultural sector can provide direct career opportunities, promote positive economic outcomes along the agricultural value chain, and drive the adoption of climate-smart technologies.
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In partnership with Unbounded Associates, we developed a set of resources to help international development organizations design inclusive, green programming and prepare young people for the transitioning workforce.
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During a time when the private sector acknowledges the economic impact of climate change, international development partners must commit to easing bottlenecks that prevent corporate participation from mobilizing towards climate solutions. These building blocks highlight methods to incentivize private sector investment in inclusive climate action.
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Science, satellites, and information technology are transforming how countries manage critical development challenges such as climate resilience and environmental management.
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USAID’s Biodiversity and Watersheds Improved for Stronger Economy and Ecosystem Resilience Program was implemented between December 2012 and December 2018. Through the program’s conservation reforms, substantial accomplishments occurred including transformations in how the Philippine government manages forests at both national and local levels.
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At the 2018 Information and Communications Technology for Development Conference, experts from more than 70 countries convene to explore the role of technology in global development.
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As Timor-Leste invests in an inclusive and sustainable national tourism strategy, the country is emerging as an “off-the-beaten-path” destination for adventure travelers and eco-tourists.
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On March 9, experts from two Chemonics projects present at the Digital Development Forum: The Next 10 Years, hosted by USAID and mSTAR.
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Philip DeCosse
Senior Director, Evidence & Learning
Philip DeCosse leads development and implementation for Chemonics’ applied research, evaluation, and learning agenda in the U.S. An agricultural economist, he brings 30 years of substantive experience as a development professional. In recent years, Philip led…
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During Global Innovation Week on September 27 and 28, Chemonics announced its commitment to innovation in global development and USAID awarded Digital Development Awards to two Chemonics-implemented projects.
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Many businesses want to build greener supply chains, but may lack the financing and knowledge to turn that goal into reality. Can development implementers fill the gap?
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The primary objective of USAID’s Enhance Climate Resiliency and Water Security in the Maldives Project — also referred to as Maldives Global Climate Change — was to build the resiliency of island residents in response to the significant challenges brought on by climate change.
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