Poverty Reduction

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

Pakistan’s rural infrastructure is inadequate

Pakistan’s rural infrastructure is inadequate. That was true in 1947, when the country became independent, and in far too many areas, it is still true today. Rural communities generally lack good public services and have too few economic opportunities. Climate...

Livestock

Guinea pigs for Africa

African smallholders learn about cavy farming from South American producers

Women’s work

Women take on menial jobs

Zimbabwean women are taking on difficult menial jobs once held only by men

Mass protests

The people want to live in peace and dignity

In Chile and Bolivia, protests are driven by social exclusion and excessive inequality

Flagship report

12 to 15 million jobs

AfDB proposals for generating more productive employment in Africa

Social protection

No longer convincing trendsetter

After dramatic social-spending cuts, it does not make much sense to speak of a European social model anymore

Social protection

What independence leaders found impressive

What impression European welfare states made on the leaders of former colonies

KfW

A pioneer in challenging markets

Carpenters, painters, architects and even young people with no formal education learn drywall construction at the Knauf training centre in Ghana

Climate change

Engulfed by the lake

Fishermen on Zambia’s Lake Kariba are drowning in growing numbers

Migration

Education as a central driver

Researchers analyse the reasons why people emigrate or flee

Refugee policy

More money better spent

Researchers are calling for more money for refugee assistance and a more efficient use of funds