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A French scholar shows that when new sources of energy become prominent, the old ones are generally not phased out.

Earth is in a perilous state because bad-faith propaganda of interest groups tends to outweigh good-faith research by scientists

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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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.

Flooding in Burundi’s Gatumba area and other regions displaces hundreds and endangers livelihoods. While locals and the diaspora take action, government delays are hampering sustainable solutions. The call for climate resilience is getting louder.

Looking back after 21 years at the helm of D+C/E+Z.

Unrestrained market dynamics favour oligarchs, but do not provide public goods as needed.

The church forests of the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church (EOTC) are a remarkable example of environmental conservation upheld through spiritual reverence, indigenous knowledge and traditional beliefs.