Development and
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Trade infrastructure

How the Lobito Corridor is paving the way for economic growth

An infrastructure corridor that connects Zambia, Angola and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) will transform trade between the three countries. It provides a faster export route and access to global markets – but also raises questions about value addition and sovereignty.

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Conflict

Rwanda must be held accountable

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has long been a scene of conflict, with the eastern regions being particularly affected by violence and exploitation. At the centre of the current turmoil is the involvement of neighbouring Rwanda. The regime of Rwandan President Paul Kagame is seizing the DRC’s rich natural resources, deliberately creating instability by supporting rebel groups and committing serious human-right...

Governance

Fast-tracking inequality

Around the world, basic services are marketed as premium or fast-track options for an extra charge. Especially in societies with high poverty rates, such as in many countries on the African continent, this model exacerbates the socio-economic divide. It creates a two-tier system in areas where equality should be the standard, such as government services or healthcare. Corruption in the respective authorities or service pr...

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Investing in the future

International cooperation

In a time of disruption, we still have prospects

International donors are withdrawing, and nationalism has more momentum than multilateralism. What will the consequences be? A look into the future of development financing with Achim Steiner.

Conflict

The international community must pay attention to the DRC

The situation in the east of the Democratic Republic of the Congo is escalating once again. It has the potential to drag the entire region into it. The global community must take a stand, not least because the conflict centres on resources we all rely on.

International cooperation

The destruction of American development policy

US President Donald Trump had been in office for less than one week when his administration put the work of USAID on ice. The destruction can be slowed, but no longer stopped. What German development policy can do now.

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Global environment

Restoring the planet’s environmental health is indispensable

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Culture Special

Art with a developmental connection - compiled for you by the D+C editorial team.

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Kinder auf einem staatlichen Schulhof in Nigeria.
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Education

Around the world, access to education must be made easier and its quality has to improve

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Eine Sammlung von Geldscheinen und Münzen.
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Fiscal space

In view of multiple crises, state agencies must stay able to invest in crucial infrastructure and services

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A woman in Iran is protesting for her rights.
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Gender equality

Empowering women and girls is crucial to achieving gender justice.

 

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