Poverty Reduction

The foundation for the rest of a child's life is laid in the first few years. In many countries, however, the healthy development of a child faces almost impossible obstacles

Children’s development in early childhood was analysed from different perspectives in 2023, marking the midway point towards achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. All of these goals have a bearing on early childhood

In the past 30 years, the mortality rate for children under five significantly dropped worldwide

Growers in Burundi complain that the price they receive for tea is too low. They demand more money

The World Bank’s reform agenda is an urgent matter. To rise to global challenges, however, more money is needed too

Comparatively small economies need open trade to drive growth

Malawi’s food processing industry has great potential but cannot keep up with demand. Cooperatives can be part of the solution

Climate crisis and population growth increase pressure on arable land in West Africa

In Malawi, a new app helps farmers to organise their finances and ensures that they have funds available when they are most needed – during planting season

Rural communties’ right to use the land they depend on deserves more attention