What does thinking and working politically on biodiversity projects look like? Carolyn Heaps shares experiences and lessons learned from projects in Guatemala and Indonesia.
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The goal of the Capacity Building for Civil Society Advocacy Project (CBCSA) was to provide capacity-building support to Nicaraguan Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) and strengthen their ability to advocate for citizens’ demands.
Resource - Project Report
The Consolidation and Enhanced Livelihoods Initiative – Northern/Southern Regions supported Colombia’s Administrative Unit for Territorial Consolidation by implementing activities aimed at building confidence in remote, rural communities.
Resource - Project Report
The USAID Human Rights Activity increases the capacity of governments and local organizations to promote human rights and protect vulnerable populations. Chief of Party Kelly Brooks shares insights on youth development in Colombia.
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Todd Diamond is a governance specialist and conflict analyst with more than 25 years of experience designing and implementing international donor projects. Working on behalf of various U.K. and U.S. government agencies, his experience includes assessing…
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Sharon Van Pelt is the former lead for Chemonics’ Democracy and Governance Practice.
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David Vaughn is an attorney with more than 20 years of experience in designing, implementing, and evaluating legal and judicial reform projects throughout Europe and Eurasia, Africa, and Latin America. He acted as rule of law…
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As the government of Mexico implements its National Human Rights Plan at the federal and state levels, it must address structural challenges to human rights and enhance its dialogue with civil society organizations.
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Civil society organizations in Nicaragua need systematic support so they can better represent and advocate for citizens.
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The Dominican Republic has one of the highest crime rates in the Caribbean. In this post, Rosa Jimenez discusses how the justice system can improve its ability to prosecute criminals.
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More than 200 organizations make up ASOLIPNAR, an Afro-Colombian organization led by women in Colombia. Many members represent social or ethnic minorities, and all are committed to improving their communities in the face of conflict.
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This report describes the results of the Threshold program implemented in Paraguay, and how improvements implemented and their impact through formalization is directly related to the construction of a healthier economy.
Resource - Project Report