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Iraqi youth work to remove waste around a reeds-made animal shelter in the Iraqi marshlands.

Leveraging Climate Action to Address Sources of Instability in Iraq

Wud Salam | Saeed Uri
December 12, 2023
5 Minute Read
Iraq is witnessing climate-driven displacement and conflict due to competition over resources in more water-scarce parts of the country.
Landscape picture of the Old Town of Sana'a, Yemen.

The Yemen International Forum: A Space for Constructive Dialogue and Opportunities

Ahmed Al Khameri
July 31, 2023
5 Minute Read
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
How challenging is conflict resolution in Yemen? Chemonics UK's Yemen Support Fund (YSF) project explores why now is a critical moment for Yemen.
Animated image showing two different people facing a conflict zone

Neuroscientists, Geneticists and Cultural Theorists Bring New Tools and Perspectives to Conflict Studies

Dr. Mette Bastholm Jensen
November 2, 2022
< 1 Minute Read
With war on the rise for a decade, King's College London has gathered a team of experts from fields not typically associated with war research. The hope is that novel approaches might lead to new insights into the roots of violence, and also suggest pathways to peace.
Group of people in a hallway in front of a sign that says "Integrate" with a picture of the Colombian flag.

Learning from Colombia’s Inclusive Approach to Migration

Molly Burns | Juan Anibal Sosa Iglesias | Juan Barco
October 20, 2022
5 Minute Read
By recognizing and supporting the idea that migration represents a significant opportunity for societal strengthening, the Government of Colombia is making strides in migrant integration.
Men and women sit at a table during a USAID briefing, listening to a speaker.

Why Conflict Analysis Matters for Economic Development

Bianca S Auriemo
August 15, 2022
4 Minute Read
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.
A digital strategic map of the western hemisphere.

Rethinking the Relationship Between Security and Development

Hannah Jackson
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?
Satellite image of city

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
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.

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

Catherine Kannam
March 8, 2022
4 Minute Read
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.