Our democracy and governance practice at Chemonics seeks to build the legal and policy frameworks, institutions, and citizen participation that breathe legitimacy and fairness into government. Our success in programming finds its roots in the promotion and application of international standards commonly understood to be the underpinnings of democracy and good governance. To accomplish this aim, Chemonics offers a range of services, from e-government to building civil society’s capacity to serve as a watchdog. Underlying all of Chemonics’ approaches to democracy and governance is the understanding that different situations require different solutions, but all of our solutions promote common goals. We always seek to ensure that our efforts foster a host-nation environment that respects individual liberty, guarantees transparent government institutions, and gives average individuals a real voice in their futures regardless of race, gender, ethnicity, familial origin, political affiliation, personal opinion, or economic status.

• Rule of Law and Judicial Reform: Using training, technology, and structural reforms, our programs promote the rule of law by improving the effectiveness and accessibility of justice systems. We also work with the private and nonprofit sectors to improve the education, training, and oversight of legal and judicial professionals. Recognizing that judicial systems serve as a primary bulwark against corruption, we also work to strengthen judicial and legal ethics.
• Public Administration Reform: Our programs improve the legitimacy of government by improving service delivery, access to information, and strengthening accountability mechanisms. Our efforts seek to streamline the laws, regulations, policies, and processes that guide interaction with government institutions and build independent oversight mechanisms.
• Civil Society and Community Development: Using a unique toolkit that includes grants, subcontracting, incentive programs, and competition, we work to ensure community organizations receive what they need most, from initial start-up capacity building support to technology and materials for growth and innovation.
• Anti-Corruption: The prevention of corruption is a focus of all that we do and each of the service areas. Our partners in these efforts include government, civil society, media outlets, and international organizations. Our programs support educational efforts, improvements to governmental transparency, reforms of public procurement, and the creation of effective national anti-corruption strategies.