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3 Questions with Cynthia Steen on Transforming Moldova’s Agriculture Sector

Cynthia Steen
Agriculture and Food Security Improved Production Practices and Technologies Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development Economic Growth and Trade Enabling Environment for Agriculture Youth Workforce Development Food Security May 21, 2019
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In Moldova, agricultural producers are diversifying their markets, while brokering new relationships and harnessing innovative technologies. Cynthia Steen discusses challenges and successes in this venture.
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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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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.

Sequencing for Success in Blended Finance Solutions

Christy Sisko | Charlie Smith
December 12, 2018
5 Minute Read
Public Private Partnerships and Investment Public Financial Management Financial Services
How can implementers use blended finance to mobilize capital? Chemonics and LixCap share their experiences with sequencing and explore its potential.
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Creating a Win-Win for Youth and the Private Sector

Emet Mohr | Kate Brolley
September 11, 2018
3 Minute Read
Education and Youth Youth Workforce Development Public Private Partnerships and Investment
We know the importance of the private sector in development outcomes, but how do we ensure our youth workforce development programs are meeting the ever-changing demands of the labor market?

Learning from the Past: 3 Lessons for Future Water Partnerships

Michael Ashford | Suzi Kondic
August 30, 2018
4 Minute Read
Water, Energy, and Sustainable Cities Public Private Partnerships and Investment
By partnering with the private sector, the global development community can multiply development impact and enhance water service delivery. What lessons can we glean from past public-private partnerships? And how can we apply those lessons to future endeavors to ensure access to clean water and sanitation for all?

Filling a Critical Gap in Afghanistan

Robert Lord-Biggers
June 26, 2018
4 Minute Read
Water, Energy, and Sustainable Cities Water and Wastewater Public Private Partnerships and Investment Utility Regulation and Reform Infrastructure
How can we improve access to water and sanitation services in the urban areas of Afghanistan? Robert Lord-Biggers outlines key factors that utilities, governments, and donors should consider in order to develop private sector partnerships with right way.

News: Blockchain as a Tool for Development Assistance


March 5, 2018
2 Minute Read
Corporate Partnerships Innovation and Technology Public Private Partnerships and Investment
Directors Rob Henning and Nathan Williams will facilitate a discussion on using blockchain in international development at the D.C. Blockchain Summit.
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The SDGs are a Common Language and We’re Not Speaking It

Eileen Hoffman
February 27, 2018
3 Minute Read
Economic Growth and Trade Public Private Partnerships and Investment Cross-Sector Development
Do we need to revamp the way the development community measures global impact? International economic development expert Eileen Hoffman explores the missed opportunity in the progress toward achieving the Sustainable Development Goals.

News: Partnerships for Sustainable Tourism


November 10, 2017
3 Minute Read
Economic Growth and Trade Education and Youth Entrepreneurship and Enterprise Development Empowering Youth Public Private Partnerships and Investment
From November 27 to 29, Chemonics joins the U.N. World Tourism Organization, the Jamaican Ministry of Tourism, the World Bank Group, and others in Jamaica to discuss the continued importance of developing partnerships for sustainable tourism and development.

When Corporations Adopt Development Solutions: A Case Study from Peru

Manuel Ayulo
October 3, 2017
4 Minute Read
Corporate Partnerships Shared Value Public Private Partnerships and Investment
Why would a mining company decide to continue operating a development program after USAID's funding had ended? Manuel Ayulo explores an interesting public-private partnership in Peru.