Chemonics’ Evidence & Learning for Scale (E&L4S) Awards seek to address USAID’s Learning Agenda questions through applied research. As the awarded proposals near the end of their study period, here is what we have learned so far.
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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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The purpose of this research is to inform the work of USAID and contractors on PEA as a tool for TWP to increase development programs’ impact.
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From November 30 - December 1, 2022, Chemonics convened key stakeholders across sectors to raise awareness of the human cost of corruption, share challenges and best practices to overcome corruption, and identify opportunities for further collaboration and research.
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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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Violent extremism and gang violence are often rooted in similar problems. What approaches work best to counter both forms of violence?
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Christina Schultz serves as a Senior Advisor for programming and new business.
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Rosa Jimenez is a lawyer and democracy and governance expert with more than 10 years of experience managing USAID projects in the Dominican Republic, Pakistan, and Nicaragua. She is the former deputy chief of party on…
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Tracy Shanks
Senior Director
Tracy Shanks is an international development leader with 22 years of experience in private sector development, trade and investment, business enabling environment, democracy and governance, strategy, and program management. Previously, Tracy served as the senior vice…
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Todd Diamond
Senior Director, Middle East and North Africa
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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Rhett Gurian
Chief of Party, Lebanon Community Support Program
Rhett Gurian is currently the chief of party of the USAID Lebanon Community Support Program (CSP). He previously served as the senior vice president of Chemonics’ West and Central Africa and Haiti region and the chief…
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During the Devex Data Driven campaign this July, Chemonics will join partners to explore how data can be used to address development challenges around the world.
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