Violent extremism and gang violence are often rooted in similar problems. What approaches work best to counter both forms of violence?
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This concept paper outlines emerging findings on the potential of participatory, community-based approaches to the research, analysis, monitoring and evaluation of countering violent extremism (CVE).
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Manisha Aryal
Global Practice Lead, Digital Development
Manisha Aryal is a development practitioner with more than 25 years of experience in designing and implementing ICT-enabled programs globally. In her current role as the Global Practice Lead for Digital Development, she spearheads the company’s…
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The Syrian conflict has raised an unparalleled need for access to education so that young Syrians have a chance to learn and thrive.
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Amid the conflict in Syria, local efforts to build a peaceful and inclusive future and resist extremism need support.
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It is important to build stability and resiliency through civic engagement and community dialogue in Libya.
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Recent research shows that governance is key to countering violent extremism, but balancing immediate needs with long-term goals can be incredibly difficult in fluid conflict zones. Expert Todd Diamond shares advice based on his decades of experience.
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Bridget Burke
Director, West and Central Africa and Haiti Regional Business Unit
Bridget Burke is a director with more than 13 years of experience in conflict, disaster, and post-conflict transitional settings. Bridget works part-time at Chemonics, and part-time as a practicing psychotherapist and consultant on staff care, leadership,…
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Todd Diamond
Senior Director, Middle East and North Africa
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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Michele Piercey
Technical Director, Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan & Yemen
Michele Piercey is an international development practitioner with 17 years of experience, 11 of which have been in the field. She has managed conflict mitigation projects across the world, as the leader of stabilization and political…
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Rhett Gurian
Chief of Party, Lebanon Community Support Program
Rhett Gurian is currently the chief of party of the USAID Lebanon Community Support Program (CSP). He previously served as the senior vice president of Chemonics’ West and Central Africa and Haiti region and the chief…
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3 Questions with Michele Piercey: Conflict and Exclusion as the Front Door for Extremist Recruitment
Michele Piercey discusses resource-based conflict, countering extremist narratives, and why workforce development programs alone aren't an effective path toward stability.
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