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International cooperation
Ellen Thalman

Exporting the Energiewende

Germany wants other countries to follow its progressive energy policy – and could do more in their support

In brief

News of the week

Relevant news – 18 July to 24 July

Health care
Jutta Reinhard-Rupp

Wormy water

Merck, the German pharma corporation, is contributing to the elimination of schistosomiasis

Health care
Jutta Reinhard-Rupp

Transmission and implications of bilharzia

Transmission and impact of schistosomiasis

Editorial
Hans Dembowski
Hans Dembowski

Innovations wanted

The EU’s global soft power hinges on its social model, which looks increasingly shaky to some observers

Ebola
Rebecca Renz

“Losing track means losing lives”

Civil-society organisation ONE criticises donors lack of funding transparency in Ebola crisis

In brief

News of the week

Relevant news – 11 July to 17 July

Food and nutrition security
Katja Dombrowski
Katja Dombrowski

More money means better food

The most important determinant for food and nutrition security is a family’s income

Civil-society organisations
Sabine Balk
Sabine Balk

Talking to managers

NGOs report on their experiences of dealing with private-sector companies

In brief

News of the week

Relevant news – 4 July to 10 July

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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