Conflict narratives in fragile states are often framed by identity groups or other non-state actors along ideological or ethno-sectarian lines to achieve political ends. But in many instances, the main grievances of populations in affected communities are centered around basic dignity and livelihoods. Non-state actors, including violent extremists, often try to capitalize on these grievances…
Chemonics International is pleased to release its 2022 report on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). In the report, we share our milestones, challenges, lessons learned, and next steps in its efforts to increase diversity, expand inclusivity, deepen equity, and foster a sense of belonging across its workforce, policies, and systems. The purpose of the report…
Integrating disability inclusion into international development programming is critical to achieving inclusive development goals. This guide is intended to support proposal and project teams in meeting requirements for disaggregated participant data (or other disability inclusion measures) and to integrate disability inclusion into their monitoring and evaluation plans. It includes background on data and disability inclusion,…
Chemonics became a member of the UNGC in 2018. The UNGC is a voluntary global movement of companies committed to proactive and ethical business practices. The annual UNGC Communication on Progress details the actions that Chemonics has taken to uphold the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and the UN’s 10 universally accepted principles. This report…
Wildlife crime in Southern Africa has become easier to track and harder to hide, as Oxpeckers Investigative Journalism launches Africa’s first geomapping tool designed to follow seizures, arrests, court cases and convictions in the region. Check out the media release for #Wildeye Southern Africa, the new online tool developed by Oxpeckers Investigative Environmental Journalism, with…
The Principles for Digital Development are living guidelines designed to provide best practices for development practitioners using digital technology to achieve development impact. A community-driven effort, the principles themselves are the result of many lessons learned and shared by development projects around the globe. In keeping with that spirit, we invited members of our team…
This Wildlife Crime Reporting 101 handbook aims to create a deeper appreciation of the complexity of wildlife crime and the sophistication of wildlife crime syndicates and networks. It also offers insight to those reporting on a wildlife crime incident, or those producing a story that dives deeper into the drivers or impact of wildlife crime.
The ACCELERE!1 project is a joint USAID and UKAID initiative. It aims to support the objectives of the Congolese government through the education and training sector strategy, particularly in improving access, quality and governance, and it aims to improve the educational results of boys and girls in the 26 educational sub-divisions of the 9 targeted…
Chemonics is proud to be a member of the United Nations General Compact (UNGC), a global movement of companies that have committed to proactive and ethical business practices. The UNGC Communication on Progress is a yearly publication that details the steps that Chemonics has taken towards upholding the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), and…
USAID’s Security Sector Governance (SSG) project, implemented by Chemonics, compiled a list of SSG and rule of law resources, including guides, reports, and other resources to assist in the design, implementation, and evaluation of SSG-related programs.
Global mental health experts recognize that traumatic stress can dramatically affect progress toward the same outcomes Chemonics projects work toward each day, including educational achievement, economic productivity, social cohesion, positive communal relations, and overall health and wellbeing. Additionally, the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated many of these sources of trauma, whether it be armed conflict, natural…