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Development Works Here with B. James Soukamneuth

B. James Soukamneuth
Economic Growth and Trade Environmental and Climate Risk Management Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development March 21, 2024
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Sowing Seeds of Change: Two Years into Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine

Cindy Shiner | Inna M. Aleksieieva
Agriculture and Food Security Food Security Resilience March 19, 2024
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We have supported Ukrainian farmers—nearly half of them women—to produce an additional 278,000 metric tonnes of grain during the 2023-2024 growing season, despite the ongoing war.
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Buscadoras: Women at the Forefront of Mexico’s Search for Victims of Enforced Disappearances

RED-DH Team
Democracy and Governance Human Rights March 11, 2024
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Victims collectives have made significant strides in advocating for and finding their missing relatives, but they continue to face challenges in knowing their rights and threats to their physical and emotional well-being.
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Development Works Here with Taylor Jack

Taylor Jack
November 22, 2022
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Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Inclusion of Minority Groups
Development works here because great people work here. We’re excited to introduce you to our team.
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Why Conflict Analysis Matters for Economic Development

Bianca S Auriemo
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.
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The Case for Youth Engagement in the Program Design Process

Katherine Centore | Ashwin Suryavanshi
January 20, 2021
5 Minute Read
Education Empowering Youth Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development Inclusion of Minority Groups
The development community cannot effectively design and implement programs for youth without youth at the table. Here are a few approaches to doing just that.
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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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Demonstrating Leadership for Racial Equality in Development


November 17, 2020
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Human Rights Inclusion of Minority Groups Gender Equality and Social Inclusion
In the current racial climate, organizations are wondering how to deepen efforts for racial equality. In this article Victoria Cooper shares four goals for leaders seeking to build a more equitable, inclusive organization.
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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?