After Colombia’s internal conflict that began in 1964, the country’s government and civil society needed to cultivate a public and institutional culture that prioritized protecting human rights and preventing violations of them. The USAID Human Rights Program (HRP) strengthened the capacity of the government and civil society organizations to prevent and address human rights violations.…
Kelly Brooks is an experienced international development specialist with 17 years of program management experience on projects aimed at addressing systematic violence inflicted against minorities and vulnerable communities. Kelly has nearly 10 years of experience managing USAID funded projects with Management Systems International, Florida International University, and most recently Chemonics. She is a respected human…
Executive Vice President Christopher Scott has more than 20 years of experience managing international development projects. Christopher currently oversees Chemonics’ global health and supply chain portfolio. In that capacity, he leads efforts to implement sustainable supply chains, improve health service delivery, and scale up innovative approaches in developing country environments. Previously, he served as senior vice president…
In Rwanda, as in most African countries, land is one of rural citizens’ primary livelihood assets. Because Rwanda has the highest population density in Africa, however, land has often been a source of conflict. To redress such conflict and promote effective land policy, the USAID Rwanda LAND project partnered with Rwandan government institutions to research…
The government of Georgia recognizes the need to improve its key institutions and continue reforms, as important organizational and administrative systems are often underdeveloped and hinder the country’s growth. The USAID Human and Institutional Capacity Development PLUS (HICD PLUS) project strengthened institutions that play a significant role in implementing the government’s reforms, increasing government transparency,…
Civil society organizations (CSOs) in Azerbaijan play a key role in national and regional development. The USAID Building Local Capacity for Development (BLCD) project strengthened CSOs across the country, enhancing their abilities to serve as relevant, effective, and sustainable partners in their efforts to improve democratic processes, health, and economic growth. BLCD focused on raising…
David Vaughn is an attorney with more than 20 years of experience in designing, implementing, and evaluating legal and judicial reform projects throughout Europe and Eurasia, Africa, and Latin America. He acted as rule of law advisor for the American Bar Association Central Europe and Eurasian Law Initiative (ABA/CEELI) in Kazakhstan, helping to establish a…
In the last few decades, those in the West Bank’s justice sector have striven to make it more transparent and communicative, hoping to improve public perception of, trust in, and engagement with the sector’s institutions. The USAID Enhanced Palestinian Justice Program built on these efforts to reform courts and further policies such as the country’s…
Although recent modernization and market reform have improved Vietnam’s economy, there are still vulnerable populations that have been unable to reap the benefits of this growth. The USAID Governance for Inclusive Growth (GIG) program worked with the public and private sectors in Vietnam to enhance governance and facilitate trade. The program improved the country’s legal…
For democracy to thrive, citizens must have representation, including voting rights and elected officials who represent them. Since 1998, Indonesia has achieved important gains in representation, demonstrated in the growth of political parties, civil society organizations, and the media, and in the strengthening of national and local legislatures. Yet, Indonesia still faces a number of…
Over the past decade, Ukraine’s citizens have bemoaned the lack of accountability and transparency within the country’s judicial system. An independent, impartial, and accountable judicial sector is fundamental to the protection of Ukrainians’ basic rights, the fair resolution of disputes, and stable economic and political development. The USAID Fair, Accountable, Independent, and Responsible (FAIR) Judiciary…
Local governments can be particularly influential in increasing the public’s trust in governmental systems and services and motivating civic engagement. USAID’s Local Government Support Project (LGSP) assisted local governments in Moldova with designing and implementing policies that contribute to good governance. Project activities focused on improving service delivery, identifying and using financial resources, and strengthening…