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Rethinking the Relationship Between Security and Development

Hannah Jackson
Peace, Stability, and Transition Violence Prevention Conflict Prevention August 11, 2022
6 Minute Read
How do development practitioners and their security colleagues curb perceptions that security and technical experts have two seemingly disparate goals?
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3 Questions with CIO Anne Kottmeier on Technology and Innovation in Development

Anne Kottmeier
Economic Growth and Trade Improved Production Practices and Technologies August 9, 2022
3 Minute Read
Chemonics’ new Chief Information Officer (CIO) Anne Kottmeier joins us with a wealth of global experience in information technology management in different industries. In this blog, she explores how technology and innovation are crucial to development, and what we can learn from others to enhance our impact.
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Chemonics Recognized as a Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion for the Second Year in a Row

Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Disability-Inclusive Development July 21, 2022
2 Minute Read
2022 Disability Equality Index® recognizes Chemonics’ continued dedication to fostering an inclusive and equitable workplace.
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How Can Researchers Better Navigate the Profits and Perils of Satellite and Open-Source Investigations?

Dr. Mette Bastholm Jensen
April 19, 2022
2 Minute Read
Conflict Prevention Countering Violent Extremism Peacebuilding and Reconciliation
Satellite and open-source data are revolutionising research on conflicts, particularly those in remote, hard-to-access regions. But these fast-accelerating research methods come with their own set of risks and require careful handling.
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3 Questions with Jaclyn Grace on Engaging Elites to Resolve Conflict

Jaclyn Grace
April 27, 2021
4 Minute Read
Peace, Stability, and Transition Conflict Prevention Peacebuilding and Reconciliation
Engaging local power brokers in peace efforts requires a systematic and nuanced understanding of local leaders’ spheres of influence.

What Does a Systems Approach to Conflict Prevention Look Like?

Sahar Tabaja | Ahmed Al Khameri | Vieshnavi Rattehalli
February 23, 2021
5 Minute Read
Conflict Prevention Peace, Stability, and Transition Peacebuilding and Reconciliation Countering Violent Extremism
If done right, a systems approach to conflict prevention can be powerful. But what does a systems approach mean in practice, and how might it be used in all stages of a project cycle?

News: Chemonics Publishes ‘Elite Bargains and Political Deals Toolkit’ to Bolster Peace and Stabilization Programs


February 1, 2021
3 Minute Read
Peace, Stability, and Transition Stabilization and Transition Assistance Peacebuilding and Reconciliation
A new toolkit on how to map out elites' roles in conflict systems and incorporate these understandings into local peace, stabilization, and resolution efforts.
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Creating a Sustainable Peace Deal in Yemen: A Discussion with Ahmed Al Khameri

Ahmed Al Khameri
January 19, 2021
4 Minute Read
Conflict Prevention Peace, Stability, and Transition Peacebuilding and Reconciliation
Investing in understanding Yemen's local conflict drivers and integrating this knowledge into peacebuilding and stabilization efforts is central to addressing the complexity that characterizes and feeds the ongoing crisis.

News: Chemonics Welcomes New Peace, Stability, and Transition Practice Director


September 21, 2020
2 Minute Read
Peace, Stability, and Transition Peacebuilding and Reconciliation Conflict Prevention Countering Violent Extremism Stabilization and Transition Assistance Vulnerable Groups
Sahar Tabaja will lead Chemonics’ efforts to achieve development impact in fragile and crisis environments worldwide.

Using Civic Justice to Disrupt Cycles of Violence: Lessons Learned from Mexico

José Lobo | Molly Burns
October 3, 2019
5 Minute Read
Peace, Stability, and Transition Youth Violence Prevention Peacebuilding and Reconciliation Vulnerable Groups Democracy and Governance
By addressing root causes, civic justice can prevent violence before it escalates. In Mexico, several municipalities are turning to this model to promote lawfulness, build trust, and counter violence.

3 Questions with Todd Diamond on Countering Violent Extremism and Preventing Gang Violence

Todd Diamond
September 16, 2019
3 Minute Read
Countering Violent Extremism Youth Violence Prevention Vulnerable Groups Violence Prevention Stabilization and Transition Assistance 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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Education as a Key to Solving Conflicts


June 21, 2018
< 1 Minute Read
Peace, Stability, and Transition Peacebuilding and Reconciliation
When working in conflict zones, peacebuilding practitioners often overlook the crucial role that education can play in solving conflict. Expert Stacia George makes the case for a shift in the way we think about crisis intervention.