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Political foundations
Barbara Unmüssig

Promoting democratic values

Germany’s political foundations are unique the world over

The Gates Foundation
Barbara Unmüssig

Private-sector billionaires setting global agenda

Philanthrophists like Bill Gates are funding a huge share of international development cooperation

Poverty alleviation
Alphonce Shiundu
Alphonce Shiundu

Reaching out to disadvantaged communities

Tangible Aga Khan programmes in East Africa

Faith-based initiatives
Alphonce Shiundu
Alphonce Shiundu

Helping families to escape the cycle of poverty

The Aga Khan’s approach to development emphasises long-term community empowerment

Multilateral order
Hans Dembowski
Hans Dembowski

Fading western doctrines

German expert argues that the West has failed Libya and Iraq

Hans Dembowski
Hans Dembowski

In praise of taxes

Market and state must complement one another

Relevant reading
Hans Dembowski
Hans Dembowski

A call for radical reform

A former UN official wants international community to strike a grand bargain on how to deal with civil strife

Refugees
Mahsa Motlagh

Water suitcase

When refugees leave an area, water demand is reduced there – but it increases in the places they go to

Hans Dembowski
Hans Dembowski

Diplomats of the world unite – to help to contain Trump

A reckless White House needs to be opposed

Blog
Hans Dembowski
Hans Dembowski

Billionaire philanthropists mustn't set policymakers' agenda

The pros and cons of the Gates Foundation’s involvement in development affairs

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Poverty Reduction

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

“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
Why tourist arrivals in Sri Lanka peaked in 2018
Mexico’s first female president

Gender Equality

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

Modern dowry payment in Kenya
Mexico’s first female president
Women-led businesses suffer most
Why you might find our newsletter useful
Why the acronym BIPoC does not have to explain anything

Governance

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

“I am angry because Kenya is not working for many of its citizens”
Why Kenya is on fire
Building bridges to reconcile religious conflicts
ODA under attack
Development policy must not ignore changing global realities

Sustainability

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

“I am angry because Kenya is not working for many of its citizens”
Why Kenya is on fire
Building bridges to reconcile religious conflicts
ODA under attack
Development policy must not ignore changing global realities