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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With deforestation rising and greenhouse gases at critical levels, the need to promote and strengthen more sustainable livelihoods in the Colombian Amazon is greater than ever.
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Fernando Calado is a migration and human rights expert with over 20 years of experience managing complex donor programs and over 15 years of implementation in Colombia. A three-time Chief of Party for USAID-funded programs, he…
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Mauricio Lopez is a project leader with more than 25 years of experience promoting economic and financial access to vulnerable populations in Colombia, including 14 years supporting USAID activities that focused on vulnerable populations, including migrants,…
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USAID/Colombia designed the Venezuela Response and Integration (VRI) activity to work with the Colombian government, private sector, and migrant community to respond to these challenges and co-create the institutional, economic, and social architecture of inclusive prosperity.
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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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As Venezuelan migrants navigate challenges in host countries, the private sector must play an active role in maximizing their economic opportunities.
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The impact investing model Pay for Success (PFS) has gained traction in the United States to support criminal justice-oriented programs. Ariana Szepesi-Colmenares asks: Shouldn’t the development community look more closely at PFS’ potential to achieve results in Latin America, too?
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Peru is making significant strides in reducing coca production in rural communities. Yet, solidifying these gains and helping increase effective state presence and viable economic opportunities is still a major challenge.
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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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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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Enrique Rivas is the Senior Vice President, Latin America and the Caribbean Regional Business Unit. He has more than 30 years of experience with social and economic development projects in areas of post-conflict and political instability.…
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