Chemonics’ programs strengthen governments’ institutional capacity to coordinate trade and tariff policies, build the capacity of governmental staff to negotiate and implement trade agreements, support the reform of border crossing operations, and build the capacity of customs officials. Chemonics also facilitates World Trade Organization (WTO) accession and compliance; supports trade policy improvements and the establishment…
According to the UN World Tourism Organization (UNWTO), tourism is one of the fastest growing industries, contributing to employment and stability in almost every part of the world. Since 1975, Chemonics’ inclusive and sustainable development has strengthened tourism in more than 56 countries. Our tourism activities touch upon all five of the UNWTO themes for…
The work undertaken by the Global Health Supply Chain Technical Assistance (GHSC-TA) Francophone Task Order project focused on the medical/nonmedical countermeasures action package of the Global Health Security Agenda (GHSA) in Cameroon. The goal of this action package is to ensure that at a country level, there is a national framework for sending and receiving…
This fact sheet provides a brief description of how the Aflasafe Technology Transfer and Commercialization (ATTC) Program transitioned from research and development of the most appropriate aspergillus flavus strains, engaging investors in the business strategy and technology, sharing the implementation and execution among farmers, and finally achieving results in Nigeria. These results included: 100,000 hectares…
At Chemonics, we realize that every project is an opportunity to change historical norms for how all individuals participate in and benefit from development. We apply a gender and social inclusion lens to our multi-sector work, acknowledging factors like age, ethnic and religious identities, sexual orientation and gender identity, physical and mental ability, and socioeconomic…
We partner with governments, civil society organizations (CSOs), independent media, and local communities to strengthen democratic governance systems. Our programs encourage transparency and accountability of leaders and institutions, and protect and promote universal human rights. For example, our work takes us to Sri Lanka, where we are improving the performance of core justice institutions and…
Understanding that development challenges are interrelated, we know how to design crosscutting solutions to complex environmental problems. Our projects engage a broad range of stakeholders to support policies, promote new technologies, and harness and develop inclusive governance. In this way we employ strategies that conserve biodiversity, implement sustainable forestry, increase resilience to a changing climate,…
USAID, in collaboration with Chemonics International, the Albanian Ministry of Justice, and High Council of Justice, formed the Justice Sector Strengthening Project (JuST) to strengthen democratic institutions and establishing a rule-of-law culture, by: engaging with courts and government institutions, civic interaction to hold government institutions accountable, and improved training of justice practitioners.
The goal of the USAID Zambia Communications Support for Health (CSH) program was to increase use of bed nets, appropriate malaria testing at the first sign of fever, regular antenatal care attendance, and intermittent preventive treatment of malaria during pregnancy. CSH project staff worked directly with selected community leaders to implement the Champion Communities approach,…
Youth development programs need to continue to bridge the gap between school and work. To do this, they should offer avenues to increase economic opportunities for young people, provide social and political stability, and arm the incoming workforce with 21st century skills. By supporting and preparing young people for real-world work, youth workforce development programs…
Successful and sustainable gender sensitive policies that promote equity require commitment from all stakeholders and a thorough understanding of country context. STEP-UP Zambia, a USAID-funded and Chemonics-implemented education project, first assessed existing policies that could play a part in gender sensitive programming. They then worked with local institutions, stakeholders, and government counterparts to assess the…
The Feed the Future Uganda Commodity Production and Marketing (CPM) activity began in 2013 and ran for five years. CPM works to increase productivity and income of rural families so they can lift themselves out of poverty and thrive. The activity harnesses market forces and uses innovative methods to increase the quantity and quality of coffee, maize, and beans that…