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News: Chemonics at the 72nd World Health Assembly

Global Health Security Supply Chain Solutions Health Supply Chains Health Quality Assurance Innovation and Technology May 16, 2019
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Chemonics will host two side events on global health security and quality assurance in parallel with the 72nd World Health Assembly in Geneva.
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Development Works Here with Nelum Gamage

Nelum Gamage
Democracy and Governance Legislative Strengthening Human Rights Anti-corruption Rule of Law and Security Sector Strengthening Gender Equality and Social Inclusion May 15, 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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News: Chemonics Celebrates U.K. Launch

Corporate Partnerships Cross-Sector Development May 14, 2019
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Chemonics marks the debut of its U.K. operations with a series of events.
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Laying a Blueprint for Municipal Public-Private Energy Partnerships

Melusile Ndlovu | Suzi Kondic
February 7, 2019
3 Minute Read
Water, Energy, and Sustainable Cities Public Private Partnerships and Investment Energy Climate Change
South Africa has committed to clean energy goals, but its municipalities must follow a detailed regulatory process for advancing public-private partnerships (PPPs). Melusile Ndlovu and Suzi Kondic share how one project is navigating this process, unlocking the power of PPPs for renewable energy.

Let There Be Light: The Case for Powering Peri-Urban Communities

Michael Ashford | Chelsea Lanzoni
November 9, 2017
4 Minute Read
Water, Energy, and Sustainable Cities Energy
Sustainable Development Goal 7 makes access to energy a global priority. Michael Ashford and Chelsea Lanzoni explore the challenges and offer potential solutions for ensuring reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy for all.

News: Elevating Africa’s Power Sector: Chemonics at the Energy Africa Conference


November 7, 2017
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Energy Water, Energy, and Sustainable Cities
On November 9 and 10, Chemonics attends the 10th annual Energy Africa Conference to explore opportunities and challenges in Africa's power sector.
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Rural Access to Electricity: A Challenge of Dollars and Sense

Zachary Hauser
October 24, 2017
3 Minute Read
Energy Water, Energy, and Sustainable Cities
More than 600 million people in Africa don’t have access to electricity. A distributed approach to addressing the barriers to rural electrification might offer a path forward.

Energizing the Sustainable Development Goals

Rebecca Walsh
September 14, 2017
4 Minute Read
Energy Water, Energy, and Sustainable Cities
From gender equality to health, expanding access to energy is a hidden prerequisite to achieving many of the Sustainable Development Goals. Rebecca Walsh explains.

Sustained Investment in Sub-Saharan Africa’s Power Hinges on Local and Regional Distribution Companies

Michael Ashford
July 18, 2017
5 Minute Read
Water, Energy, and Sustainable Cities Energy
Unless distribution companies are better able to collect payment from users, increasing power generation may not be enough to sustainably improve energy access in sub-Saharan Africa.

3 Questions with Christelle Beyers: Bringing Low Emissions and High Rewards to South Africa

Christelle Beyers
June 13, 2017
4 Minute Read
Water, Energy, and Sustainable Cities Energy Infrastructure Sustainable and Resilient Cities
Christelle Beyers discusses financing for green energy, converting fish waste to biogas, and pushing low emissions development projects through the pipeline.

The Push and Pull of Power Reform in Sub-Saharan Africa

Mark Tomlinson
June 7, 2017
4 Minute Read
Water, Energy, and Sustainable Cities Energy Public Private Partnerships and Investment
For the power sector to advance sustainably, private investment is critical. How can we bridge the gap between long-term public interests and the short-term goals of private investors? Energy expert Mark Tomlinson explores options

News: Chemonics Joins Major Energy Stakeholders at Annual Africa Energy Forum


June 2, 2017
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Energy Water, Energy, and Sustainable Cities
At the 19th Annual Africa Energy Forum in Copenhagen, Denmark, our experts are teaming up with the top industry players to explore innovative solutions to growing Africa’s power sector.