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At D+C/E+Z, we are proud of our international network of authors. It is particularly important to us to be a platform for voices from the global south. Some authors contribute on a regular basis, others don't. Here you can find information about the people behind the contributions.

Bernd Leidner

b.leidner@acgf.de

contributed to D+C/E+Z in spring 2019 as chairman of the management board of ACGF – Afghan Credit Guarantee Foundation. The ACGF guarantees loans to SMEs and provides technical support for the Afghan financial sector.  

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Hotspot Afghanistan
Bernd Leidner

Private sector needs suitable financing

Small and medium-sized enterprises can boost Afghanistan’s economic development – provided they receive well-targeted support in obtaining credit

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