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Chemonics International Projects : Democracy and Governance Practice Area
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Whether a country is emerging from conflict, transitioning, or developing normally, state institutions can source both hope and frustration. A government unresponsive to citizen needs risks categorization with illegitimate governments. The democracy and governance practice builds the legal and policy frameworks, institutions, and citizen participation that bring legitimacy and fairness into government. More...
Projects in Democracy and Governance
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Training heals the wounds of torture in Burundi |
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Although the long years of war are over and the last rebels have put down their arms, torture still exists in Burundi. A USAID project has raised awareness of torture throughout the country and provided healing and legal services to its victims. |
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Burden of business inspections eased in Bosnia-Herzegovina |
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The Streamlining Permits and Inspections Regimes Activity worked to minimize regulations that unnecessarily delay business start-ups, with the goal of improving the country’s business environment. After training on their roles, inspectors are more likely to work with business owners to resolve issues rather than immediately issue fines. |
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Literacy program strengthens civic participation in Bolivia |
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After learning to read and write, a Bolivian woman is inspired to play a more important role in her community. The woman is one of thousands who have taken advantage of literacy programs across the country. |
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Risk-management system makes customs clearer in Georgia |
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A new system that makes physical inspection of all freight unnecessary reduces customs clearance times from a few days to a few hours. Businesses are expected to save up to $90 million each year thanks to the reforms. |
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One-stop shop speeds business growth in Albania |
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As part of its efforts to reduce corruption, the Millennium Challenge Albania Threshold Agreement project helped the Government of Albania to create the National Registration Center to speed business registration. Now local entrepreneurs and foreign investors alike are benefiting from transparent, efficient, and customer-friendly services — leaving them to concentrate on growing their businesses. |
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Kiosks speed access to legal information in Russia |
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Part of a larger effort to promote efficiency and automation in court administration, new information kiosks are reducing the time Russians spend waiting in line for assistance by allowing them to get the information they need quickly and easily themselves. |
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Branding campaign helps Indonesia tackle money laundering |
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With the support of the Indonesia Control of Corruption Project, the Indonesian government is using branding to help consumers easily identify legal money changers. Tourists can now spot registered money changers by an official logo, which is affixed to signage, informational leaflets, stickers, and T-shirts. |
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Cost of doing business in Zambia plummets |
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The Zambia Threshold Project has worked with the government and civil society to streamline the processes to register a business, to obtain land titles and work permits, and to import and export. As a result, opportunities for corruption have been limited and the cost of doing business in Zambia has dropped. |
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Georgian children have reason to cheer reforms |
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A modern children’s playground is replacing the ugly garages and old, dirty trash containers that used to fill a large yard across from the Zugdidi Railway Station. The new playground is just one result of new regulations in Georgia that have begun to spur growth. |
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Customs reforms heat up construction sector in Georgia |
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The Business Climate Reform Project provided technical assistance in streamlining border clearance procedures, which it estimates will save businesses about $91 million annually. The World Bank reports customs reforms have reduced the time to import from more than 50 days in 2005 to 15 in 2006. |
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