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News: Chemonics joins ILGA World as an Associate Member

May 25, 2023
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Chemonics International celebrates its new associate membership status with ILGA World — a global federation of organizations committed to advancing the rights of individuals with diverse sexual orientations, gender identities, gender expressions, and sex characteristics (SOGIESC).
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Incentivising and Stabilising a Peace Process Through Sensitive and Responsive Programming

Ahmed Al Khameri
Peace, Stability, and Transition Conflict Prevention and Peacebuilding Stabilization May 18, 2023
6 Minute Read
How challenging is conflict resolution in Yemen? Chemonics UK's Yemen Support Fund (YSF) project explores why now is a critical moment for Yemen.
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Image showing the rubble of destroyed houses due to the war in Taiz, Yemen.

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Democratic Republic of the Congo: Widening the Net of Data Capture for Improved Digital Health

Mulamuli (Mula) Mpofu | Alphonse Ubial Siteke | Tyler Williamson | Remy Ngoy
Malaria Health Supply Chains Health Health Systems Digital Development May 17, 2023
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Digital data collection and visualization tools allow for rapid feedback during campaigns to distribute insecticide-treated nets.
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In the DRC, a community health worker hands a packaged bed net to a woman.
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News: Chemonics Setting Science-Based Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Targets


January 31, 2023
2 Minute Read
Environment and Natural Resources Water and Sustainable Cities Natural Climate Solutions
Chemonics announces its commitment to set company-wide emission reductions in line with climate science with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
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Perspective: Our Energy Experts on the Inadequacy of Bangladesh’s Power Sector

Edward Hoyt
October 12, 2022
2 Minute Read
Sustainable Energy Transition Water and Sustainable Cities Climate Change
A countrywide blackout affecting Bangladesh brings to light major challenges in its power sector.
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3 Questions with Chris Perine on Chemonics’ Climate Group

Christopher Perine
January 18, 2022
3 Minute Read
Sustainable Energy Transition Environment and Natural Resources Water and Sustainable Cities
As the world continues to grapple with climate change, Chemonics’ Climate Group Managing Director Chris Perine explains how the Climate Group is working to reduce our global footprint.
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News: Chemonics International and EPRI Collaborate to Drive Clean Energy Innovation Around the World


September 2, 2021
2 Minute Read
Water and Sustainable Cities Environment and Natural Resources Sustainable Energy Transition Environmental and Climate Risk Management
A new agreement between Chemonics International and the Electric Power Research Institute will support the modernization of electric systems in emerging markets and respond to critical needs across the globe.
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Development Works Here with Matthew Mendis

Matthew Mendis
August 18, 2021
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Water and Sustainable Cities Environment and Natural Resources Sustainable Energy Transition
Development works here because great people work here. We’re excited to introduce you to our team.
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Next-Generation Urban WASH Requires Transparent, Innovative Governance

Barbara Rossmiller | Stephen Dunn | Sharon Van Pelt
August 4, 2021
5 Minute Read
Water and Sustainable Cities Democracy and Governance Water Security, Sanitation, and Hygiene Cross-Sector Development
Effective governance underpins equitable and efficient service delivery. Explore how developing new and improved methods of governance is critical to addressing the growing challenge of urbanization.
A woman and her child fill barrels with water in South Africa.

More than Pipes and Pumps: Good Governance Drives Improved WASH

Stephen Dunn | Barbara Rossmiller
July 1, 2021
4 Minute Read
Water and Sustainable Cities Democracy and Governance Infrastructure Vulnerable Groups Health Human Rights Water Security, Sanitation, and Hygiene Access to Finance
In a rapidly urbanizing world, how can cities improve governance to meet the water, sanitation, and hygiene needs of their growing populations, particularly the most vulnerable?
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Decarbonizing Power Sectors in Emerging Markets Begins with Better Energy Governance

Edward Hoyt
June 16, 2021
5 Minute Read
Sustainable Energy Transition Local Governance and Decentralization Water and Sustainable Cities Anti-corruption
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions from electricity production in rapidly growing economies in Asia will depend on changes in the way the region’s power sectors are overseen and regulated.
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Working the System for Improved Water and Sanitation Services

Michael Ashford
May 10, 2021
4 Minute Read
Water and Sustainable Cities Climate Change Water Security, Sanitation, and Hygiene
If we aspire to meet the global goal of “availability and sustainable management of water and sanitation for all,” it’s imperative that we view our water and sanitation systems holistically and stop creating solutions for those systems’ discrete parts.