Illuminating Lebanon in Its Darkest Times

Conflict, displacement, pandemic, and economic crises have left most of Lebanon without consistent electricity or the ability to pump running water to communities. USAID Community Support Program and local municipalities turned to the power of the sun to address this challenge.
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Nik Steinberg

Senior Advisor, Climate Risk

Nik Steinberg is a climate risk and adaptation specialist with over a decade of experience in applied climate research. As part of the Climate Group at Chemonics, he delivers actionable, user-centric climate information while designing analytical…

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Max McGrath-Horn

Senior Climate Finance Advisor

Max McGrath-Horn is a specialist in the design and financing of climate change solutions, mobilization of cross-sector partnerships, negotiation with government stakeholders, and crowding-in private finance. He is currently senior climate finance advisor in Chemonics’ Climate…

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Pakistan Investment Promotion Activity

The USAID-funded Pakistan Investment Promotion Activity (IPA) will remove barriers to investment and trade by facilitating Pakistani-led improvements in government regulations, increasing the ease of doing business and improving the overall investment climate.
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3 Building Blocks for Mobilizing Inclusive Climate Finance

During a time when the private sector acknowledges the economic impact of climate change, international development partners must commit to easing bottlenecks that prevent corporate participation from mobilizing towards climate solutions. These building blocks highlight methods to incentivize private sector investment in inclusive climate action.
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Navigating Enterprise-Destroying Pitfalls in SME Assistance

Jafar Shami and Daniel Kim share three common pitfalls when delivering assistance to SMEs and in response, offer actionable solutions and tools to support inclusive and sustainable economic growth.
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Visit Tunisia Activity

Tunisia's tourism industry has faced challenges over the years. The USAID Visit Tunisia Activity strives to draw tourists back to the country through investment and strategic partnerships.
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Tara Sabre Collier

Practice Lead for Climate and Private Sector Engagement, Chemonics UK

Tara Sabre Collier is the Practice Lead for Climate and Private Sector Engagement at Chemonics UK. A sustainable finance advisor to governments and development finance institutions, Tara also leads the Chemonics UK-led MOBILIST policy platform and…

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Mohammad Alamoush

Chief of Party, Jordan-CITIES

Mohammad Alamoush is a seasoned development professional with more than 20 years of valuable technical and managerial experience in both the public and private sectors. He is currently the chief of party of the USAID Jordan…

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Iraq Durable Communities and Economic Opportunities Activity

The Iraq Durable Communities and Economic Opportunities activity mitigates instability by promoting inclusive community development, generating employment opportunities, and promoting business entrepreneurship.
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