Governance

In Gaza, the first case of polio after 25 years is a harsh example of what the collapse of healthcare means in times of war. This crisis is human-made, and Israel bears responsibility, as medico international’s Chris Whitman told Hans Dembowski in an inte

To eradicate hunger globally, more value must be created locally.

A young Zimbabwean cares about media literacy and is conducting a social experiment in which she monitors the spread of rumours using face-to-face interactions with rural folk.

Across the country, seven out of ten adults, two out of five of adolescents, and about 37 % of school-age children are obese or overweight. The extent of the problem is due to several factors -– not least low incomes.

Why Sheikh Hasina, Bangladesh’s longest serving leader, had to resign on 5 August.

Customers complain about the dubious methods used by money lending apps to claim their money back.

Although the reality of development policy has changed significantly, the discourse is still narrowly focused on traditional perspectives. More must be done to demonstrate how relevant the policy field is to solving global problems, especially today.

The world today is home to the largest generation of young people in history. But in many places, they lack prospects. Sport is a proven means of empowering young people to actively work for change in their societies.

Colombia remains marked by violence, and women and girls suffer particularly. The social enterprise “Proyecto Florecer” provides targeted support.

Recent study assesses hopes and attitudes of the youth in the Middle East and North Africa – with sobering insights.