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We Have the Tools to Reach “Zero Malaria” in Pregnancy

Leah Kellgren
Health Maternal, Newborn, and Child Health Malaria April 24, 2019
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Malaria remains a global threat and pregnant women are especially vulnerable. There are measures we must take to ensure women no longer have to die in childbirth or fear the loss of another pregnancy because they are infected.
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Development Works Here with Dzenita Kolja

Dzenita Kolja
April 24, 2019
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Development works here because great people work here. We’re excited to introduce you to our team.
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Dzenita Kolja

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

Cameron Berkuti | Christina Schultz | Diana Acuña | Juan Pablo Castaño | ​Kelly Brooks | Susan Kemp
Democracy and Governance Violence Prevention Peace, Stability, and Transition Youth Violence Prevention April 18, 2019
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As development practitioners, we tend to rush in with solutions to deal with complex problems. But, acknowledging problem complexity means we need to step back and give ourselves room to figure out how to achieve sustainable impact.
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Stop, Look, and Listen! Preventing Recruitment of Youth into Illicit Activities in Southern Colombia

Cameron Berkuti | Christina Schultz | Diana Acuña | Juan Pablo Castaño | ​Kelly Brooks | Susan Kemp
April 18, 2019
2 Minute Read
Democracy and Governance Violence Prevention Peace, Stability, and Transition Youth Violence Prevention
As development practitioners, we tend to rush in with solutions to deal with complex problems. But, acknowledging problem complexity means we need to step back and give ourselves room to figure out how to achieve sustainable impact.

How to Design Social and Behavior Change Communications for Countering Violent Extremism: A Multi-Sectoral Approach

Jenna Karp | Katy Gorentz
December 26, 2018
2 Minute Read
Peace, Stability, and Transition Countering Violent Extremism
Case studies show that social and behavior change communications (SBCC) works across sectors. Building on this evidence, SBCC offers a promising solution for countering violent extremism.

Determining the ‘How’ with Stabilization

Elisabeth Dallas | Aminata Seck
November 20, 2018
1 Minute Read
Peace, Stability, and Transition
Elisabeth Dallas and Aminata Seck argue there are four best practices that can help guide effective stabilization efforts.

Increasing Resiliency in the Face of Disaster: Four Best Practices

Giuliana Canessa Walker
September 20, 2018
4 Minute Read
Disaster Assistance Peace, Stability, and Transition Resilience Democracy and Governance Climate Change Data Visibility Forecasting and Supply Planning Supply Chain Solutions
How can implementing partners and international NGOs help countries establish a solid foundation to prepare for, respond to, and rebuild after disasters? When it comes to increasing resilience, these four practices are a good place to start.

Making it Stick: Key Considerations for Operationalizing the Stabilization Assistance Review

Elisabeth Dallas
July 17, 2018
4 Minute Read
Peace, Stability, and Transition Stabilization and Transition Assistance
How can the U.S. government and its partners implement effective stabilization programming? Elisabeth Dallas, director of Chemonics’ Peace, Stability, and Transition Practice, gives four considerations to curb instability and set countries on a path to sustainable development.
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Education as a Key to Solving Conflicts

Stacia George
June 21, 2018
1 Minute Read
Peace, Stability, and Transition Peacebuilding and Reconciliation
When working in conflict zones, peacebuilding practitioners often overlook the crucial role that education can play in solving conflict. Expert Stacia George makes the case for a shift in the way we think about crisis intervention.

News: Joining the Conversation on Stability


June 21, 2018
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Peace, Stability, and Transition Countering Violent Extremism Peacebuilding and Reconciliation Stabilization and Transition Assistance Vulnerable Groups Resource-Based Conflict Security Sector Reform Innovation and Technology
At the Stabilization Symposium, which takes place June 26 to 27 in Washington, D.C., Chemonics joins others to discuss how best to align priorities around addressing fragility and implementing stabilization programs.
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News: Charting a New Course at #DevexWorld


June 4, 2018
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Agriculture and Food Security Corporate Partnerships Democracy and Governance Economic Growth and Trade Education and Youth Environment and Natural Resources Health Supply Chain Solutions Peace, Stability, and Transition Water, Energy, and Sustainable Cities
On June 12, Chemonics experts join other leaders and visionaries from around the world at Devex World to grapple with the changing development landscape and discuss ways to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).

Closing the ‘Rhetoric to Reality’ Gap — Preventing Violent Extremism in Post-Siege Recovery

Michele Piercey | Alastair Reed
April 10, 2018
1 Minute Read
Peace, Stability, and Transition Countering Violent Extremism
How can we counter the rhetoric used by ideological groups to position themselves as practical alternatives governments? Context is key. Experts Michele Piercey and Alastair Reed explain.