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Meeting the Moment: Local Changemakers Lead in Fragile and Conflict-Affected States

Published on: October 11, 2023 Related Technical Areas: Peace, Stability, and Transition, Agriculture and Food Security, Democracy and Governance, Economic Growth and Trade, Health
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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Mohammad Alamoush

Chief of Party, Jordan-CITIES

Related Regions: Middle East and North Africa Related Technical Areas: Democracy and Governance, Economic Growth and Trade

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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Catherine Kannam

Chief Operating Officer

Related Regions: Middle East and North Africa, Asia Related Technical Areas: Peace, Stability, and Transition, Democracy and Governance

Catherine Kannam is Chemonics’ chief operating officer. Prior to this role, she was the senior vice president (SVP) for Chemonics’ Syria, Iraq, Yemen, and Afghanistan region as well as the SVP for Chemonics’ Gender, Equality, and…

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Tracy Shanks

Senior Director

Related Regions: Latin America and the Caribbean, Middle East and North Africa, Africa, Asia, Europe and Eurasia Related Technical Areas: Economic Growth and Trade, Agriculture and Food Security, Democracy and Governance, Peace, Stability, and Transition

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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