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Rethinking Technical Assistance in Rapidly Changing Socioeconomic Environments

Fares El Zein
Economic Growth and Trade Democracy and Governance Local Governance and Decentralization Cross-Sector Development May 12, 2022
5 Minute Read
The successful design and implementation of technical assistance in a rapidly changing socioeconomic environment is contingent upon participatory and systematic feedback mechanisms between implementing organizations and the communities they serve. In this blog, we share lessons from the Community Support Program in Lebanon.
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3 Questions with Captain Amos Lee On Recruiting Veteran Talent in Development

Amos Lee
Corporate Partnerships Gender Equality and Social Inclusion May 4, 2022
2 Minute Read
Our recent partnership with the U.S. Department of Defense’s SkillBridge program strengthens efforts to build a workforce that reflects Chemonics’ global presence and values. Specifically, we strive to support a workforce inclusive of the rich demographic, experiential, and cognitive diversity that individuals who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces offer.
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Advancing Bed Net Coverage for Malaria Vector Control: Lessons from DRC

Ruphin Mulongo | Carey Walovich | Charlotte Follari | Djenie Danjoint
Health Malaria April 25, 2022
4 Minute Read
In the Democratic Republic of the Congo , through the USAID End Malaria Project, we have employed several successful approaches to ensure the best outcomes in vector control.
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Navigating Enterprise-Destroying Pitfalls in SME Assistance

Daniel Kim | Jafar Shami
February 1, 2022
5 Minute Read
Economic Growth and Trade Access to Finance Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development Public Private Partnerships and Investment
Jafar Shami and Daniel Kim share three common pitfalls when delivering assistance to SMEs and in response, offer actionable solutions and tools to support inclusive and sustainable economic growth.

The Case for Youth Engagement in the Program Design Process

Katherine Centore | Ashwin Suryavanshi
January 20, 2021
5 Minute Read
Education and Youth Empowering Youth Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development Inclusion of Minority Groups
The development community cannot effectively design and implement programs for youth without youth at the table. Here are a few approaches to doing just that.

News: USAID Awards “Digis” to Two Projects Implemented by Chemonics


October 22, 2020
2 Minute Read
Economic Growth and Trade Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development Health Human Resources for Health
USAID awards recognize the Human Resources for Health in 2030 program and the Pakistan Small and Medium Enterprise Activity for using technology to “sustain open, secure, and inclusive digital ecosystems and improve measurable development and humanitarian-assistance outcomes on a large scale.”
Attendees of the 2019 UNLEASH Global Innovation Lab cheer during a general session.

3 Lessons for Empowering Youth to Drive Sustainable Change Through Innovation

Lauren Behr
October 14, 2020
5 Minute Read
Education and Youth Empowering Youth Youth Workforce Development Economic Growth and Trade Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development Business Enabling Environment
Youth empowerment through social innovation and entrepreneurship has incredible potential to solve problems at a grassroots level if youth are given robust platforms to connect and act.

She Is an Agripreneur: Enabling Female Entrepreneurship in Agribusiness

Hailey Dougherty
October 22, 2019
4 Minute Read
Agriculture and Food Security Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development Inclusive Agricultural Market Systems and Value Chains Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Food Security
When economically empowered, women reinvest in their communities — leading to greater self-reliance, prosperity, and food security. To support these outcomes, the development community should adopt high-impact initiatives for female entrepreneurs in the agriculture sector.

News: Building Resilience Through Market Systems: Chemonics Presents at SEEP 2019


October 21, 2019
2 Minute Read
Economic Growth and Trade Agriculture and Food Security Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development Financial Services Climate Change
From October 21 to 23, Chemonics experts are participating in the SEEP Network Annual Conference, leading peer learning sessions on financial inclusion and resilience.

3 Questions with Roula Moussa on Private Sector Engagement in Lebanon

Roula Moussa | Christy Sisko
September 26, 2019
5 Minute Read
Economic Growth and Trade Public Private Partnerships and Investment Business Enabling Environment Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development
After pitching and scaling a digital platform, Roula Moussa, CEO of Netways, shares insights on how the development community can better engage the private sector.

3 Questions with Najib Seguya on Pay-for-Results Financing


September 17, 2019
2 Minute Read
Economic Growth and Trade Access to Finance Business Enabling Environment Agriculture and Food Security Youth Workforce Development Empowering Youth Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development
Pay-for-results can drive effective, cost-efficient development programming. Najib Seguya shares lessons learned on this results-based financing mechanism.

To Respond to the Venezuelan Migration Crisis, Let’s Also Tap the Private Sector

Ariana Szepesi-Colmenares
September 5, 2019
4 Minute Read
Economic Growth and Trade Public Private Partnerships and Investment Human Rights Vulnerable Groups Financial Services Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development Peace, Stability, and Transition
As Venezuelan migrants navigate challenges in host countries, the private sector must play an active role in maximizing their economic opportunities.