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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.

Christoph Kannengießer

post@afrikaverein.de

Afrika-Verein der deutschen Wirtschaft

last contributed to D+C/E+Z in spring of 2021 as chief executive of the Afrika-Verein, an association of German companies with operations in the continent.  

All articles of Christoph Kannengießer

Continental Free Trade Area
Christoph Kannengießer

A milestone for African trade

The African Continental Free Trade Area raises hopes that many trade barriers will gradually come down

Development Investment Fund
Christoph Kannengießer

Linking policies on development and trade

Private-sector involvement is vital for Africa’s world-market integration

Political environment
Christoph Kannengießer

Stability promotes economic development

Upswing requires the right environment in a developing country

Government guarantees
Christoph Kannengießer

New strategy for Africa

Private-sector involvement is vital for Africa's economic development

Comment
Christoph Kannengießer
Carla Nickel

German companies take a level-headed stance

Ebola hysteria is weakening African economies

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

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

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

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