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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.

Sabine Balk

Sabine Balk

euz.editor@dandc.eu

is a former member of the editorial team of D+C/E+Z. She is currently working for us as a freelancer.

All articles of Sabine Balk

Nansen Initiative
Sabine Balk
Sabine Balk

The Nansen Initiative’s Protection Agenda

The Nansen Initiative’s Protection Agenda on what to do about disaster displacement

World economy
Sabine Balk
Sabine Balk

Sustainability requires fair wages

Sustainable economic development is not possible without fair pay

Sabine Balk
Sabine Balk

If Turkish leaders want serious debate, they are welcome

Those who do not respect freedom of speech at home, are not entitled to spreading propaganda abroad

Development policy
Sabine Balk
Sabine Balk

Marshall Plan with Africa

Gerd Müller, Germany’s federal minister for economic cooperation and development, is pursuing a new vision

Activism
Sabine Balk
Sabine Balk

Populists threaten human rights

Human Rights Watch warns of dangerous international trend to strongman rule

Sahel
Sabine Balk
Sabine Balk

Lack of statehood

Experts call for more statehood and better institutions to stabilise the Sahel region

Nigeria
Sabine Balk
Sabine Balk

A country at rock bottom

Nigeria’s multiple crises and how Germany can help

New book
Sabine Balk
Sabine Balk

A difficult ally

A new book sheds light on Saudi Arabia’s role in the Middle East’s conflicts

Sabine Balk
Sabine Balk

Setting a legal precedent concerning climate responsibilty

Lawsuit aigainst German energy company

Editorial
Sabine Balk
Sabine Balk

Government responsibility

The fight against infectious diseases is a task for national governments and the international community

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

Rebounding tourism set to support Sri Lanka’s economic recovery
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Gender Equality

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

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Governance

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

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Sustainability

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

ODA under attack
Development policy must not ignore changing global realities
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