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3 Questions with Dany Khy on Chemonics’ New Center for Private Sector Engagement
February 25, 2021
4 Minute Read
Economic Growth and Trade
Public Private Partnerships and Investment
Cross-Sector Development
Corporate Partnerships
As Chemonics launches its Center for Private Sector Engagement, its director Dany Khy shares our goals, approaches, and challenges for partnerships during the pandemic and beyond.

What Does a Systems Approach to Conflict Prevention Look Like?
February 23, 2021
5 Minute Read
Conflict Prevention
Peace, Stability, and Transition
Peacebuilding and Reconciliation
Countering Violent Extremism
If done right, a systems approach to conflict prevention can be powerful. But what does a systems approach mean in practice, and how might it be used in all stages of a project cycle?

News: Chemonics Publishes ‘Elite Bargains and Political Deals Toolkit’ to Bolster Peace and Stabilization Programs
February 1, 2021
3 Minute Read
Peace, Stability, and Transition
Stabilization and Transition Assistance
Peacebuilding and Reconciliation
A new toolkit on how to map out elites' roles in conflict systems and incorporate these understandings into local peace, stabilization, and resolution efforts.

Combatting Human Trafficking During COVID-19
January 27, 2021
5 Minute Read
Democracy and Governance
Rule of Law and Security Sector Strengthening
Civil Society, Civic Engagement, and Independent Media
Gender Equality and Social Inclusion
Safeguarding
The COVID-19 pandemic has increased opportunities for human traffickers to exploit people with limited financial means. Based on her work in Myanmar, Heather Goldsmith suggests how development partners can adapt their approaches to educational outreach on combatting trafficking to vulnerable communities.

The Case for Youth Engagement in the Program Design Process
January 20, 2021
5 Minute Read
Education and Youth
Empowering Youth
Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development
Inclusion of Minority Groups
The development community cannot effectively design and implement programs for youth without youth at the table. Here are a few approaches to doing just that.