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VETS Indexes Names Chemonics a 3-Star Employer

Corporate Partnerships April 17, 2024
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The 2024 award highlights Chemonics' ongoing dedication to hiring and retaining veterans, creating veteran-inclusive policies and culture, and supporting military spouses and families, among other efforts.
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3 Questions with Amer Barghouth: In Search of Energy Democracy

Amer Barghouth
Sustainable Energy Transition April 16, 2024
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Access to reliable, sustainable energy continues to be a global challenge, and Amer Barghouth explains why he believes this will only change when mindsets change.
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Development Works Here with B. James Soukamneuth

B. James Soukamneuth
Economic Growth and Trade Environmental and Climate Risk Management Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development March 21, 2024
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It’s Complicated: Lessons for GBV Prevention in WASH Programs

Olivia Tisa | SaraJane Renfroe | Lorraine R Kudayah-D’Almeida
December 9, 2022
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Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Water Security, Sanitation, and Hygiene
The development community cannot meet its commitments for improving access to safe water and sanitation without integrating safeguarding measures to prevent and respond to GBV.
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Supporting Access to Justice for Survivors of Gender-Based Violence

Ana María Iannini Uribe
December 5, 2022
4 Minute Read
Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Rule of Law and Security Sector Strengthening Legislative Strengthening
By working with local organizations and judicial institutions in Colombia, we supported the improvement of access to justice for survivors of gender-based violence.
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3 Ways to Integrate Disability Inclusion and Accessibility in Procurement

Rachel Chaikof | Etimah Mutsago | Johana Elangwe
December 2, 2022
4 Minute Read
Disability-Inclusive Development Gender Equality and Social Inclusion
More than 15 percent of the world’s population have a disability, and face obstacles that limit their participation in daily life activities.
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Development Works Here with Taylor Jack

Taylor Jack
November 22, 2022
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Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Inclusion of Minority Groups
Development works here because great people work here. We’re excited to introduce you to our team.
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High-Impact Partnerships for Closing the Gender Digital Divide

Estefania McPhaul | Sonia Jahangir Seth
November 4, 2022
5 Minute Read
Economic Growth and Trade Gender Equality and Social Inclusion
If women were to fully participate in the economy identically to men, this would contribute $28 trillion (26 percent) to annual global GDP by 2025.
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Why Holistic Inclusion Matters for Stabilization Programs

Saeed Uri | Bahar Aljammoor
September 28, 2022
5 Minute Read
Gender Equality and Social Inclusion
Understanding the context of a place is one of the first tasks of a stabilization program, and the social fabric of a community is critical to that knowledge.
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How to Promote Meaningful Partnerships with Indigenous Peoples

Carlos Flores | Nataly Cruz-Castillo
August 26, 2022
5 Minute Read
Economic Growth and Trade Gender Equality and Social Inclusion
Development priorities from donors and implementing partners have not always aligned with the priorities of Indigenous peoples. By adapting our approaches and promoting meaningful partnerships, we can achieve sustainable development that meets the needs of these communities.
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News: Chemonics Recognized as a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion for the Second Year in a Row


July 21, 2022
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Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Disability-Inclusive Development
2022 Disability Equality Index® recognizes Chemonics’ continued dedication to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace.
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News: Chemonics Publishes Its First Biennial Report on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion


July 7, 2022
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Gender Equality and Social Inclusion LGBTQI+-Inclusive Development
Chemonics' inaugural report shares the company's accomplishments, lessons, and next steps in its DEI journey.