The successful design and implementation of technical assistance in a rapidly changing socioeconomic environment is contingent upon participatory and systematic feedback mechanisms between implementing organizations and the communities they serve. In this blog, we share lessons from the Community Support Program in Lebanon.
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The private sector plays a critical role in advocating for better governance and strengthening democratic systems. So why are they often overlooked?
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This report summarizes the achievements of the Jordan Cities Implementing Transparent, Innovative and Effective Solutions (CITIES) project, which increased the effectiveness of municipal governance and supported local administration in Jordan.
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Sharp increases in population growth globally are stretching local governments tasked with providing services to their constituents. How can municipalities pay for this dramatic increase in service and the infrastructure needed to attract new businesses and spark local economic development?
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Mohammad Alamoush is a seasoned development professional with more than 20 years of valuable technical and managerial experience in both the public and private sectors. He is currently the chief of party of the USAID Jordan…
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Luke Waggoner is a former senior democracy and governance specialist at Chemonics.
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Sahar Tabaja is a conflict specialist with more than 15 years of experience designing and managing stabilization, governance, P/CVE, and peacebuilding programs in the Middle East. Her work has focused on exploring how youth, women, civil…
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The Syrian conflict has raised an unparalleled need for access to education so that young Syrians have a chance to learn and thrive.
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Recent research shows that governance is key to countering violent extremism, but balancing immediate needs with long-term goals can be incredibly difficult in fluid conflict zones. Expert Todd Diamond shares advice based on his decades of experience.
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Beginning in 2011, the USAID Iraq’s Governing Strengthening Project (GSP), known locally as the Taqadum project, engaged with provincial leaders to increase accountability and transparency in local governance and build the capacity of the local government to better provide services to its citizens.
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Jennifer Swift-Morgan is an education and governance specialist with more than 20 years’ experience designing, managing, and evaluating innovative programming in Africa, South Asia, and the Middle East. Her expertise includes education systems strengthening for learning,…
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Todd Diamond is a governance specialist and conflict analyst with more than 25 years of experience designing and implementing international donor projects. Working on behalf of various U.K. and U.S. government agencies, his experience includes assessing…
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