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.
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Cracking the Nut 2023: The Art of the Pivot

Project leaders from Ukraine, Lebanon, and the Horn of Africa share recommendations for engaging firms and communities amidst of war, economic collapse, and extreme drought, to create opportunities for transformation.
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Invest in Emerging Economies to Protect Our Future

Chemonics' CEO and president Jamey Butcher penned an article for Fast Company about emerging and frontier economies and their role in the game-changing solutions needed to unlock creative problem-solving to tackle the global crises of our times.
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Stabilizing Iraq, One Job at a Time

Salar was forced to leave his hometown of Bashiqa during the conflict with ISIS, where he spent his time working as a blacksmith. He was supported by USAID's Durable Communities and Economic Opportunities, or Tahfeez, program.
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Libya Economic Acceleration Project

By creating broad-based economic opportunities for southern Libyans across ethnic and demographic lines, LEAP delivers critical support for a more stable and prosperous region.
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Centering Youth in Green Workforce Development: Agriculture

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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Centering Youth in Green Workforce Development

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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Jordan Economic Reform Activity (ERA) Task Order 1

The USAID funded Economic Reform Activity Task Order 1 fosters Jordan’s economic stability by prioritizing and implementing the government’s reform agenda by empowering the government of Jordan, and partnering with the Jordanian and international private sectors.
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Living the Principles for Digital Development: Understand the Existing Ecosystem

In Pakistan, the USAID Small and Medium Enterprises activity (SMEA) helps small businesses overcome structural inequalities in the digital ecosystem.
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