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Rethinking Risk to Catalyze Funding for Women-Led MSMEs

Natalie Bynum | Carolyne Kirabo, Founder and CEO of M-Kyala Ventures
Economic Growth and Trade Financial Services and Access to Finance November 20, 2024
5 Minute Read
Women-led micro, small, and medium enterprises have a crucial role to play in the global economy, but innovative solutions are necessary to help them overcome the challenges they face.
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How One Region in Senegal is Leading the Battle Against Malaria

Dr. Youssoufa Lo | Fatou Racine Sy | Mulamuli (Mula) Mpofu
Health Malaria Private Sector and Health Markets November 11, 2024
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Malaria remains a significant public health threat in Senegal, affecting millions of lives each year. However, innovative strategies, collaborative efforts, and a coordinated approach have put malaria elimination within reach.
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Resilient Food Systems are Everyone’s Business: The Private Sector’s Role in Climate-Smart Agriculture

Carolina Botti | Lorna Harp | Neema Rwebangira
Agriculture and Food Security Climate-Smart Agriculture and Food Systems Environment and Natural Resources Biodiversity Conservation and Natural Resource Management November 6, 2024
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Adapting to a changing climate requires all-hands-on-deck. Engaging the private sector in climate-smart agriculture is just one of the ways Chemonics’ programs are supporting inclusive and sustainable practices that promote economic growth.
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Open Government in Action

Paola Barragan | Dirseo Pasha
April 22, 2024
5 Minute Read
Democracy and Governance Anti-corruption Civil Society, Civic Engagement, and Independent Media
How Local Actors in Peru are Shaping Global Transparency
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Rooting Out Systemic Corruption in Latin America Through Partnership

Lejla Kolenovic Ismail | Paola Barragan
June 21, 2023
3 Minute Read
Anti-corruption Democracy and Governance
Partnerships between governments, citizens, and donors have an important role to play in rooting out corruption.
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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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3 Questions with Cecilia Barraza on Leveraging Mobile Apps for Gender-Based Violence Prevention and Response During COVID-19

Cecilia Barraza | Branden Ryan | Alejandra Abusada
December 8, 2020
4 Minute Read
Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Violence Prevention LGBTQI+-Inclusive Development Civil Society, Civic Engagement, and Independent Media Women’s Empowerment Inclusion of Minority Groups Anti-corruption
How have the socioeconomic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated drivers of gender-based violence, and how can a mobile app provide innovative solutions towards violence prevention?
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The Work You May Not Know You’re Doing and How To Do It Better

Heather Seeley
June 30, 2020
5 Minute Read
Rule of Law and Security Sector Strengthening Democracy and Governance Cross-Sector Development Anti-corruption
Stacia George and Heather Seeley explore why security sector reform is key to every development project, how you may be enacting reform without knowing it, and how to do more to integrate best practices into your project for more effective and just security sector wherever you work.
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3 Questions with Todd Diamond on Countering Violent Extremism and Preventing Gang Violence

Todd Diamond
September 16, 2019
3 Minute Read
Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism Youth Violence Prevention Vulnerable Groups Violence Prevention Stabilization Peacebuilding and Reconciliation Peace, Stability, and Transition Infrastructure Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Empowering Youth Democracy and Governance Anti-corruption
Violent extremism and gang violence are often rooted in similar problems. What approaches work best to counter both forms of violence?
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Working the System: What We’ve Learned About Strengthening Accountability

Sarah Nugent
December 20, 2018
4 Minute Read
Democracy and Governance Civil Society, Civic Engagement, and Independent Media Anti-corruption
What is the most effective way to strengthen accountability in our development work? Sarah Nugent shares a promising approach that enables civil society to circumvent political barriers and create power: clusters.
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How Can We Reduce Corruption if Integrity is a Personal Choice?


April 12, 2018
4 Minute Read
Democracy and Governance Anti-corruption
In a country like Liberia, where internal conflict has sometimes reinforced survival skills at the expense of ethics, Chief of Party Victoria Cooper-Enchia provides recommendations to rebuild a culture of integrity.

The Case of Jordan: Empowering Municipalities to Improve Public Service Delivery

Todd Diamond | Mark Grubb
February 20, 2018
2 Minute Read
Democracy and Governance Anti-corruption
How can we address lack of public service delivery in Jordan? One project is employing a variety of solutions.