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3 Questions with Teddy Manday on Using Data to Improve Access to HIV Treatment in DRC

Teddy Manday
Health Supply Chains Health Systems HIV and AIDS April 23, 2024
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A locally-developed online data visualization tool provides the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) with up-to-date health commodity data to optimize the country's supply chain operations.
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A health worker shows the device she uses to track commodities using InfoMED.

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Open Government in Action

Paola Barragan | Dirseo Pasha
Democracy and Governance Anti-corruption Civil Society, Civic Engagement, and Independent Media April 22, 2024
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How Local Actors in Peru are Shaping Global Transparency
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In the center is Pina Mundaca, a member of the Integrity Network, with two students from the school.

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Trinômes to Binômes: Optimizing Community Health Resources to Achieve Universal ITN Coverage in the DRC

Jeanine Musau | Mulamuli (Mula) Mpofu | Clara Harb
Health Malaria April 19, 2024
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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.
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News: Chemonics Earns “Best Place to Work for LGBTQ Equality” Designation for Second Consecutive Year


February 3, 2022
2 Minute Read
Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Mainstreaming Gender Equality LGBTQI+-Inclusive Development
The Human Rights Campaign Foundation awarded Chemonics a perfect score for LGBTQ+ workplace equality for the second year in a row.
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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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Leveraging Your Company’s ERG: How to Partner with Global LGBTI Civil Society Organizations

Spencer Parsons | Adrián González
October 5, 2020
5 Minute Read
LGBTQI+-Inclusive Development Corporate Partnerships Human Rights Vulnerable Groups Inclusion of Minority Groups
LGBTI civil society organizations can be critical to effectively reaching marginalized populations and navigating complex development challenges in the communities we serve. How can an organization's employee resource group play a key role in building and sustaining these invaluable partnerships?
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Development Starts Here — A Pledge to Action for Diversity and Inclusion

Susanna Mudge
December 17, 2019
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LGBTQI+-Inclusive Development Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Disability-Inclusive Development
The development sector has a crucial opportunity to lead the charge for diversity and inclusion. Chemonics’ president and CEO Susanna Mudge invites industry-wide reflection and action and shares considerations and goals for organizations’ diversity and inclusion efforts.
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Out and About: How to Create Responsive Security Resources for LGBTQ+ Travelers

Poulami Banerji | Adrián González | Christina Johnson
October 14, 2019
4 Minute Read
Gender Equality and Social Inclusion LGBTQI+-Inclusive Development
LGBTQ+ employee resource groups should collaborate with company security teams to minimize risk for traveling LGBTQ+ staff.
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The Problem with the Phrase ‘And Other Vulnerable Groups’

Shauna Caria | Anne Hayes
October 1, 2019
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Gender Equality and Social Inclusion LGBTQI+-Inclusive Development Mainstreaming Gender Equality
Why is the phrase "and other vulnerable groups" so problematic? Chemonics' Shauna Caria and Inclusive Development Partners' Anne Hayes offer some key recommendations for both donors and implementing partners to ensure greater inclusion in our development programs.
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News: Chemonics Announces New Corporate Diversity and Inclusion Director Albert E. Smith Jr.


September 23, 2019
2 Minute Read
Disability-Inclusive Development Gender Equality and Social Inclusion LGBTQI+-Inclusive Development Mainstreaming Gender Equality
Chemonics welcomes Albert E. Smith Jr. as its new director of corporate diversity and inclusion to oversee the ongoing planning and execution of the company’s strategy for and commitment to diversity and inclusion.
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Beginning the D&I Journey: 5 Questions to Ask

Francesca Molinaro
May 13, 2019
5 Minute Read
Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Disability-Inclusive Development LGBTQI+-Inclusive Development Mainstreaming Gender Equality Women’s Empowerment
While there is no one-size-fits-all approach to implementing diversity and inclusion programs, these five guiding questions can help your organization get started.