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Democracy and Governance .

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Strengthening systems of democratic governance to ensure accountability, justice, and inclusion
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At Chemonics, we believe that the challenges we face today are best solved by placing local partners at the forefront of development efforts – local ownership, knowledge sharing, expertise, and experience are prerequisites for sustainable development results. From our decades of working in more than 150 countries around the world, we know that effective and accountable institutions are critical to alleviating poverty and achieving sustainable results in all sectors. We support governments, civil society organizations, independent media, and local communities to strengthen governance systems that are more transparent and accountable to their citizens. We support Integrity Networks in Peru to increase citizen oversight and improve the transparency of public investments on a subnational level. We engage with diverse stakeholders in Ukraine, Kosovo, and Colombia to provide multiple pathways to justice through people-centered approaches. Our programs pursue a higher standard of transparency and accountability of leaders and institutions, and they protect and promote universal human rights.

Services in Democracy and Governance

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    Anti-corruption
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    Violence Prevention
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    Rule of Law and Security Sector Strengthening
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    Local Governance and Decentralization
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    Legislative Strengthening
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    Human Rights
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    Executive Branch Strengthening
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    Electoral Process Strengthening
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    Civil Society, Civic Engagement, and Independent Media
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    Thinking and Working Politically

01 Anti-corruption


Corruption undermines development impact across all sectors and programs. We partner with governments, civil society, media, and international organizations to strengthen accountability and transparency mechanisms and increase citizen oversight on national and sub-national levels. Our programs provide avenues for and empower local actors to develop sustainable solutions to increase transparency and decrease the human cost of corruption in the countries in which we operate. On November 30 and December 1…

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02 Violence Prevention


To prevent violence and improve security, we work with governments and civil society on implementing comprehensive approaches through multi-sectorial collaboration and technical support to institutions on addressing youth crime and violence as well as community policing efforts.

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03 Rule of Law and Security Sector Strengthening


We promote the rule of law by improving the effectiveness, efficiency, and accessibility of justice systems and relying on capacity building, training, expert analysis, and process streamlining. We work with the private and nonprofit sectors to improve accountability and ethics and public confidence in courts. We also provide technical support for alternative dispute resolution, justice…

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04 Local Governance and Decentralization


We build the capacity of local governments on service delivery, income generation, economic development, citizen participation. We also strengthen community-based and civil society organizations (CSOs) at the local level.

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05 Legislative Strengthening


We work with legislators to design programs that give citizens a better voice in how they are governed and support economic growth and development by shaping laws, budgets, and policies to that end. Our programs address issues such as constituent relations, policy analysis, and gender equity.

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06 Human Rights


We work with governments and civil society to address structural human rights challenges by implementing more effective strategies and policy reforms. Our programs also support civil society groups in their efforts to raise awareness of and advocate against human rights violations.

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07 Executive Branch Strengthening


We build the capacity of officials and institutions to implement laws, develop and oversee budgets, and hold other branches of government accountable. Our efforts streamline the laws, regulations, and policies that guide interaction with government institutions and design independent oversight mechanisms.

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08 Electoral Process Strengthening


We build sustainable democracies by supporting public voter education campaigns, youth awareness of political platforms and government functions, and women’s political participation.

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09 Civil Society, Civic Engagement, and Independent Media


Our approach uses grants and capacity building to ensure that community-based and civil society organizations receive the support they need. We provide support on effective advocacy and networking, monitoring and evaluation, public awareness, gender empowerment, youth involvement, volunteerism, and legal aid to build demand for democratic reforms. We also promote citizen awareness and action.

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10 Thinking and Working Politically


Over the past several years, Chemonics International has championed the integration of evidence-based technical solutions with politically savvy approaches grounded in deep contextual analysis to achieve better and more sustainable development outcomes around the world. From Tunisia, to Indonesia, Mexico, Ukraine, and beyond, we have expanded our use of TWP across all sectors with tools…

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Local Justice Systems: People-Centered Justice

By placing people at the center of justice systems, the dialogue between civil society and justice authorities opens doors to find solutions to problems that respond to people's justice needs.

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Mama Patria

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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Freedom, Rights, and Custody

Following a rocky marriage, Neema went to Women in Law and Development in Africa, a grantee of USAID’s Pamoia Twajenga project. With their legal assistance, Neema was able to claim her freedom and regain custody of her children.

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Thinking and Working Politically

Panelists discuss how donors and project implementers can support politically savvy interventions to better respond to dynamic local contexts and sector-specific outcomes.

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Empowering Colombian Women

The Mobile School empowers women in Cauca as political and social organization leaders — training them on topics such as democracy, peace, and women’s rights. Women then replicate the training with others in their own communities.

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Designing Real-Time Advocacy Strategies

Charles Abani, Chief of Party for the USAID Nigeria Strengthening Advocacy and Civic Engagement project, discusses the design of real-time advocacy strategies and the impact it can have on democratic reform.

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Ahmed Al Khameri

Team Leader of The Yemen Support Fund, Chemonics UK

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Mohammad Alamoush

Chief of Party, Jordan-CITIES

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Joseph R. (Jem) Armovit

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Manisha Aryal

Global Practice Lead, Digital Development

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Thinking and Working Politically Series: Conserving Guatemala’s Ecosystems
Preventing Violence Through Community Justice: A Study on the Relationship Between Community Justice Models and Violence Prevention
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Accountability Ecosystems in Practice
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Championing Migrants’ Integration in Colombia

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Advocating for an Inclusive Justice System for All Colombians

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Championing People-Centered Justice in Ukraine

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Improving Sri Lanka’s Justice System

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Bolstering Jordan’s Water Sector Governance

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Strengthening Public Service Delivery in Mozambique

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People-Centered Justice in Kosovo

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Promoting Integrity Networks in Peru

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Reducing Crime and Restoring Trust in Mexico

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Countering Human Rights Violations in Mexico

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Transforming Economic Governance in Vietnam

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Stepping Up Public Accountability in Somalia

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Increasing Access to Justice and Enhancing the Rule of Law in Rwanda

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Promoting Unity in Ukraine

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Supporting the Peruvian Government to Promote Alternatives to Coca

Introducing the Rule of Law in Myanmar

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Enhancing Stability in Somalia

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Strengthening Somali Governance

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Building Peace in Libya

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Improving Information Sharing and Coordination in Ghana’s Justice Sector

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Laying a Digital Foundation

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Elevating Security Sector Reform

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Creating A Safer Honduras

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Modernizing the Sri Lankan Judicial System

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Digital Revolution: The Future of Higher Education in Liberia

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Cracking the Case to Strengthen Haiti’s Judicial System

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Youth Voices for Peace

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A Roadmap to Reform

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A New Agricultural Extension Policy Takes Root in Uganda

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The Path Toward Protected Rights in the West Bank

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Historic Policy Changes in Vietnam Extend Rights

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Involving Local Communities in Kosovo’s Spatial Planning Efforts

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From Policy to Practice: Exercising Gender-Equal Land Rights in Rwanda

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Solving Land Disputes in Côte d’Ivoire

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Building a One-Stop Pension Shop in Armenia

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Empowering Farmers, Improving Food Security in Tajikistan

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Women Empowering Women to Overcome Gender-Based Violence in Colombia

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A Relentless Champion for Land Rights in Tajikistan

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Indonesian Supreme Court Improves Public Information Services

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For a Precious Resource like Water, Good Governance Matters

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What Role Does Trust Play in Effective International Development Programmes?

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In Conversation with Joy Kiiru: Connecting Research and Evidence to Policy 

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Rethinking Technical Assistance in Rapidly Changing Socioeconomic Environments

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What Is People-Centered Justice Programming and Why Does it Matter To You?

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Development Works Here with Karina Perez Jvostova

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Guiding Principles for Integrating the Private Sector in Democracy and Governance

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Next-Generation Urban WASH Requires Transparent, Innovative Governance

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More than Pipes and Pumps: Good Governance Drives Improved WASH

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3 Lessons from Jordan on Using Asset and Liability Management to Encourage Local Economic Development

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For Holistic Violence Prevention, Consider the Local Systems Framework

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Combatting Human Trafficking During COVID-19

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3 Questions on Financing Self-Reliance with Mario Kerby

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The Work You May Not Know You’re Doing and How To Do It Better

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Let’s Get Creative: Localized Data Collection for Stronger Project Outcomes

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An Argument for Inclusive Stabilization

Using Civic Justice to Disrupt Cycles of Violence: Lessons Learned from Mexico

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3 Questions with Todd Diamond on Countering Violent Extremism and Preventing Gang Violence

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A New Solution for Advancing Criminal Justice in Latin America

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Coding ‘Thinking and Working Politically’ into a Project’s DNA

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Development Works Here with Dzenita Kolja

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Stop, Look, and Listen! Preventing Recruitment of Youth into Illicit Activities in Southern Colombia

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Harnessing Technology to Address Gross Human Rights Violations

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