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Senior Manager Carlos Flores
Carlos Flores is a Team Lead for the Project Management Unit overseeing the FEWS NET 7 Pillar 3 project. Carlos has over 8 years of experience in international development, with expertise in design thinking, social innovation, social inclusion analysis, financial analysis, and project management.
by Carlos Flores
Harnessing Local Expertise: A Blueprint for Food Security in Mali and Beyond
Implementing development programs in the field amidst recurring conflict, unpredictable logistical challenges, and seasonal weather complications requires much more than just comprehensive strategic planning. The Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) Pillar 3 project found that success hinges on building meaningful partnerships with local actors and intentionally investing in their capacity strengthening. Over the…
How to Promote Meaningful Partnerships with Indigenous Peoples
Indigenous peoples and communities are critical to sustainable development outcomes across many sectors, including environmental conservation, economic growth, and social justice. Yet historical and structural barriers have posed a challenge for meaningful engagement of Indigenous peoples, that leverages their knowledge, expertise, and solutions. In part due to a misalignment of priorities, Indigenous peoples’ representation has…