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Uganda’s capital has ambitious plans to become a “smart city.” Recent events have proved how tough it will be to achieve these aspirations, however. The city still faces the daunting task of fixing its road infrastructure.

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Important international conferences in 2025 in the field of global development

Debates on the feasibility of continuous economic growth have increased. Thinking about degrowth models to reduce material consumption and production in richer countries must strongly involve lower-income countries to avoid a neo-colonial agenda.

What would it look like to engage in fair international cooperation that does not uphold colonial structures? That is the question that participants considered at a BMZ event in Berlin. Many called for a new approach to improve partnerships.

Gender-based violence (GBV) in the workplace is still widespread worldwide. In Tanzania, there are several initiatives aimed at empowering female workers. However, there are still challenges, especially in the huge informal sector.

The time has come to apply the EU’s Digital Services Act with determination

The 1990s experience of the Brady bonds shows that generosity makes sense when linked to smart incentives.

The G20 Common Framework on Debt Treatment is useful, but not fully fit for purpose yet.

The Active Communities Fund in Mexico has mobilised $ 6.2 million to support grassroots projects, addressing post-pandemic challenges and fostering economic recovery through collective community action.