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For a Precious Resource like Water, Good Governance Matters
April 24, 2023
4 Minute Read
Water Security, Sanitation, and Hygiene
Democracy and Governance
Land Tenure and Resource Governance
Peace, Stability, and Transition
Recovery and Reconstruction
In a rapidly changing world, water security relies on resilient governance systems and institutions.
Why Conflict Analysis Matters for Economic Development
August 15, 2022
4 Minute Read
Conflict Prevention and Peacebuilding
Economic Growth and Trade
Inclusion of Minority Groups
Peace, Stability, and Transition
Violence Prevention
Vulnerable Groups
Recovery and Reconstruction
In fragile and conflict-affected areas, promoting effective economic growth is impossible without a thorough understanding of local conflict dynamics. Without this, programs risk causing more harm.
Psychosocial Support for Children Counters the Legacy of Violent Extremism in Syria
July 1, 2020
2 Minute Read
Advancing Quality Education
Education
Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism
Recovery and Reconstruction
Exposure to violent and radical ISIS ideologies has damaged Syrian children’s mental health. In areas touched by violent extremism, transforming classrooms into mental health positive spaces that deliver psychosocial support can kickstart the healing process.
3 Questions with Victoria Cooper: Ebola, COVID-19, and Global Development
May 13, 2020
4 Minute Read
Health
Global Health Security
Systems Strengthening for Health Impact
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?
What the Global Fragility Act Could Mean for Development Investments
August 6, 2019
2 Minute Read
Peace, Stability, and Transition
Stabilization
Vulnerable Groups
Recovery and Reconstruction
Preventing and Countering Violent Extremism
If passed, the Global Fragility Act (GFA) could change the way conflict prevention and stabilization is approached by the sector. Elisabeth Dallas and Brittany Patterson provide five recommendations on how to operationalize the GFA.
Increasing Resiliency in the Face of Disaster: Four Best Practices
September 20, 2018
4 Minute Read
Recovery and Reconstruction
Peace, Stability, and Transition
Resilience
Democracy and Governance
Climate Change
Data Visibility
Forecasting and Supply Planning
Supply Chain Management
How can implementing partners and international NGOs help countries establish a solid foundation to prepare for, respond to, and rebuild after disasters? When it comes to increasing resilience, these four practices are a good place to start.
The Role of Decentralization in Combatting Extremist Influence in Iraq
June 6, 2017
< 1 Minute Read
Local Governance and Decentralization
Recovery and Reconstruction
Stabilization
Democracy and Governance
In this article, Todd Diamond argues that supporting government institutions at the local level is key to ensuring Iraq's long-term stability.