Best of the Blog 2024
January 3, 2025 | 2 Minute ReadOur readers' top 10 blogs of the year highlight the remarkable power of collaboration and innovation in addressing global challenges. These stories, range from advancing inclusion and justice to transforming systems and strengthening communities.
Check out the countdown of our most-viewed blog posts from 2024!
10. Using Government Partnerships to Advance Localization in Jordan
By Samuel Johnson-Saeger and Preston Motes
In Jordan, we support the government’s Economic Modernization Vision and other national level policies to implement locally-led sustainable solutions across sectors.
9. Emerging Models in Citizen Security: A Proven Approach to Crime Reduction in Mexico
By José Lobo, Adriana Loche, and David Ramírez de Garay
In Mexico, we used a two-pronged approach to support municipal police forces that can be adapted to meet the needs of other Latin American countries seeking to reduce crime and strengthen public trust in the justice system.
8. Harnessing Local Expertise: A Blueprint for Food Security in Mali and Beyond
By Stephen Browne, Angelina Soriano, Ayse Ergene, Giuliana Johnson, and Carlos Flores
FEWS NET builds lasting food security through local partnerships, capacity strengthening, and adaptive approaches amidst conflict and logistical challenges in Mali’s diverse landscape.
7. A Conversation with Meliza Agabin and Chemonics CEO and President Jamey Butcher
By Jamey Butcher
Meliza “Mely” Agabin has dedicated her life to pioneering digital banking and financial inclusion in the Philippines.
6. Forecasting Hope: Transforming Health Supply Chains with Advanced Analytics
By Supply Chain Technical Practice
A modernized analytics solution for forecasting and supply planning for essential health commodities.
5. The Case for Continued Support to Sinjar: Ta’afi Lessons Learned and Strategic Opportunities
By Mustafa Azeez, Majdal Khdir, and Joshua Owens
Sinjar’s strategic location and diverse community make it vital for regional stability. Continued international support is crucial to address infrastructure gaps, promote social reconciliation, and prevent further conflict.
4. Development Works Here with Saeed Uri
By Saeed Uri
Development works here because great people work here. We’re excited to introduce you to our team.
3. Buscadoras: Women at the Forefront of Mexico’s Search for Victims of Enforced Disappearances
By the RED-DH Team
Victims collectives have made significant strides in advocating for and finding their missing relatives, but they continue to face challenges in knowing their rights and threats to their physical and emotional well-being.
2. Transforming Ukraine’s District Heating: Technology to the Rescue
By Rick Whitaker, Jim Lyon PE, the US Decarbonization Lead – Built Environment, and AECOM
New technology, such as heat pumps, has the potential to transform Ukraine’s outdated District Heating infrastructure into modern, efficient, sustainable, equitable, and resilient systems.
1. The Path to Inclusive Finance with Dany Khy and Raya Papp
By Dany Khy and Raya Papp
How can we make capital allocation more diverse? And why is this important?
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