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The Next Global Shock: Will Tourism Be Ready?

Liz Keller
Economic Growth and Trade Sustainable Tourism September 27, 2023
4 Minute Read
Four actionable recommendations to increase the resiliency of an inclusive, sustainable tourism sector.
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Perspective: What’s New About the Nairobi Declaration for Climate Investment

Edward Hoyt
Sustainable Energy Transition September 20, 2023
3 Minute Read
A new declaration championed by African leaders pushes for fiscal reform to support developing countries in investing in climate adaptation and response.
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The Women, Peace and Security Agenda in Jordan – Reflecting and Learning

Akanshya Gurung
September 18, 2023
5 Minute Read
How can we ensure sustainability for the Women, Peace and Security agenda in Jordan? Chemonics UK reflects and learns from Jordanian experts.
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The Yemen International Forum: A Space for Constructive Dialogue and Opportunities

Ahmed Al Khameri
July 31, 2023
5 Minute Read
Peace, Stability, and Transition Conflict Prevention and Peacebuilding Stabilization
Chemonics UK’s Ahmed Al Khameri, Team Leader for The Yemen Support Fund, participated at this year’s Yemen International Forum. In this blog, he shares his insights.
Image showing the rubble of destroyed houses due to the war in Taiz, Yemen.

Incentivising and Stabilising a Peace Process Through Sensitive and Responsive Programming

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

Going Beyond Barriers to Break the Bias: A Celebration for International Women’s Day

Catherine Kannam
March 8, 2022
4 Minute Read
Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Mainstreaming Gender Equality Stabilization
On International Women’s Day, Chemonics’ Chief Operating Officer, Catherine Kannam reflects on how Chemonics is breaking the bias through promoting gender equality globally and fostering an inclusive work culture.
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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 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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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 and Peacebuilding Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism Stabilization Vulnerable Groups
Sahar Tabaja will lead Chemonics’ efforts to achieve development impact in fragile and crisis environments worldwide.
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3 Questions on Designing an Emergency Intervention in Lebanon During COVID-19 with Bilal Al Ayoubi

Bilal Al Ayoubi
August 26, 2020
4 Minute Read
Peace, Stability, and Transition Recovery and Reconstruction Stabilization
In the wake of the tragic explosion in Beirut, Lebanon, the USAID Community Support Program launched an emergency response community cleanup in a major blast zone — during COVID-19. Bilal Al Ayoubi shares how the project team is navigating this unfathomable challenge.
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3 Questions with Fred Kasongo on Expanding Early Grade Literacy in Crisis-Affected Communities

Fred Kasongo
August 14, 2020
4 Minute Read
Education Advancing Quality Education Stabilization Violence Prevention Vulnerable Groups
How can we equip teachers to support student literacy in the midst of global and regional uncertainties? Fred Kasongo reflects on the ACCELERE!1 project's training-of-trainers activities designed to strengthen early grade literacy in Eastern DRC, despite COVID-19, Ebola, and armed conflicts.
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3 Questions with Victoria Cooper: Ebola, COVID-19, and Global Development


May 13, 2020
4 Minute Read
Health Global Health Security Health Systems Infrastructure Local Governance and Decentralization Resilience Stabilization Recovery and Reconstruction
What can the global development community learn from ebola and apply to the COVID-19 pandemic?
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An Argument for Inclusive Stabilization

Catherine Kannam
November 7, 2019
2 Minute Read
Peace, Stability, and Transition Stabilization Resilience Democracy and Governance
How can organizations target the challenges specifically facing minority communities while ensuring efforts contribute to the cohesion and stability of the whole society? Catherine Kannam shares four best practices.