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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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Development Works Here with Dana Tilson

Dana Tilson
September 28, 2023
3 Minute Read
Health Systems Strengthening Capacity and Commitment in Health Programming Health Reproductive Health and Family Planning Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health
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Best Practices for Centering Indigenous Peoples in Development Projects

Mónica Flores | SaraJane Renfroe
September 6, 2023
7 Minute Read
Engaging Indigenous Peoples is essential to driving forward locally led development, ensuring international development projects respond to and align with Indigenous Peoples’ self-determined goals and needs, and deepening projects’ impact and sustainability.
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Rooting Out Systemic Corruption in Latin America Through Partnership

Lejla Kolenovic Ismail | Paola Barragan
June 21, 2023
3 Minute Read
Anti-corruption Democracy and Governance
Partnerships between governments, citizens, and donors have an important role to play in rooting out corruption.
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Supporting Sustainable Livelihoods in the Colombian Amazon

Alasdair Shott |
June 14, 2023
4 Minute Read
Agriculture and Food Security Climate-Smart Agriculture Democracy and Governance Economic Growth and Trade Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development Environment and Natural Resources Environmental and Climate Risk Management
With deforestation rising and greenhouse gases at critical levels, the need to promote and strengthen more sustainable livelihoods in the Colombian Amazon is greater than ever.
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Invest in Emerging Economies to Protect Our Future

Jamey Butcher
April 20, 2023
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Economic Growth and Trade Public Private Partnerships and Investment Access to Finance Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development
Chemonics' CEO and president Jamey Butcher penned an article for Fast Company about emerging and frontier economies and their role in the game-changing solutions needed to unlock creative problem-solving to tackle the global crises of our times.
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News: Investing in Applied Research for Sustainable Impact in Development


April 20, 2023
2 Minute Read
Through recently launched research awards, we are tackling key issues within development to improve performance, enhance accountability, and share lessons with the broader community.
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News: Chemonics Setting Science-Based Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Targets


January 31, 2023
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Environment and Natural Resources Water and Sustainable Cities Natural Climate Solutions
Chemonics announces its commitment to set company-wide emission reductions in line with climate science with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).
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News: Colombia Rural Finance Initiative Selected as 2022 Digital Development Award Winner


December 13, 2022
2 Minute Read
Each year, USAID recognizes projects that are collaborating with countries and communities to work toward sustainable growth and resilience in the digital age.
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Supporting Access to Justice for Survivors of Gender-Based Violence

Ana María Iannini Uribe
December 5, 2022
4 Minute Read
Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Rule of Law and Security Sector Strengthening Legislative Strengthening
By working with local organizations and judicial institutions in Colombia, we supported the improvement of access to justice for survivors of gender-based violence.