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International NGOs
Charlotte Dany
Andrea Schneiker

Experts, advocates and activists

International NGOs play various roles in global politics; their scope for influence varies as do their legitimacy problems

In brief

News of the week

Relevant news – 5 September to 11 September

Development policy
Jürgen Zattler

Combatting inequality

Major inequalities in society are a potential cause of social conflict and economic under-performance

In brief

News of the week

Relevant news – 28 August to 4 September

Theology
Nabiela Farouq
Ulrich Nitschke

Islamic values

Islam preaches social equality and respect for creation

Comment
Hans Dembowski
Hans Dembowski

New silk road

Welcome China’s international infrastructure ambitions and discourage sabre-rattling

In brief

News of the week

Relevant news – 22 August to 28 August

Editorial
Hans Dembowski
Hans Dembowski

Concern for victims

Islamists benefit from old anti-colonial sentiments

In brief

News of the week

Relevant news – 15 August to 21 August

Trade agreements

Risks of TTIP and TPP

Regional trade agreements should allow an asymmetric opening

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Poverty Reduction

The first UN Sustainable Development Goal is to end poverty in all its forms everywhere.

Why Kenya’s youth is taking to the streets
Don’t leave sex education to internet pornography
“I am angry because Kenya is not working for many of its citizens”
Mexico must include its indigenous population in the tourism sector
Rebounding tourism set to support Sri Lanka’s economic recovery

Gender Equality

In order to achieve gender equality, it is necessary to empower women and girls.

Don’t leave sex education to internet pornography
Modern dowry payment in Kenya
Mexico’s first female president
Women-led businesses suffer most
Why you might find our newsletter useful

Governance

Achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals will require good governance – from the local to the global level.

“Dialogue of life”
Why Kenya’s youth is taking to the streets
“I am angry because Kenya is not working for many of its citizens”
Why Kenya is on fire
Building bridges to reconcile religious conflicts

Sustainability

The UN Sustainable Development Goals aim to transform economies in an environmentally sound manner, leaving no one behind.

“Dialogue of life”
Why Kenya’s youth is taking to the streets
“I am angry because Kenya is not working for many of its citizens”
Why Kenya is on fire
Building bridges to reconcile religious conflicts