Science, satellites, and information technology are transforming how countries manage critical development challenges such as climate resilience and environmental management.
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This brief explores challenges and opportunities for women in agriculture in Haiti, effects of inclusive livestock management, and insights to inform future resilience activities.
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Chemonics has developed and tested an approach that helps capture how far along households are in adopting specific best practices that build resilience capacities.
Resource - Technical Brief
This brief documents lessons-learned from the USAID Reforestation Project in Haiti, including the importance of social capital for resilience and establishing community buy-in.
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The USAID Regional Program for the Management of Aquatic Resources and Economic Alternatives strengthened coastal-marine resource management and biodiversity conservation while improving the livelihoods of local populations.
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This fact sheet addresses the significance of resilience in measuring the effectiveness and steering the goals of partner government planning agencies. Chemonics applies a resilience analysis and strategy, supported by its eleven Practice Areas, in the fulfillment of its work.
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Final Report: Colombia Consolidation and Enhanced Livelihoods Initiative – Northern/Southern Regions
The Consolidation and Enhanced Livelihoods Initiative – Northern/Southern Regions supported Colombia’s Administrative Unit for Territorial Consolidation by implementing activities aimed at building confidence in remote, rural communities.
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Chemonics launches a project in northern Haiti to counter deforestation and promote community resilience.
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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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Sixty percent of people in Haiti rely on the agriculture sector to survive, and although crop yields are still extremely low by international standards, progress is being made.
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The online Devex Planet Worth campaign, which takes place in December, explores resilience, communities’ approaches to climate change adaptation, and climate-smart innovations.
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New local linkages, more stable pricing, and an extended growing season for higher quality rice has brought about a systemic change in which Nigerians are now buying more local rice.
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