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Development project

Project develops rural community with shea butter

A sustainable rural city creates employment opportunities for rural dwellers in Uganda

Africa

Informal farming in the city

In Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, many farms face an uncertain future

Work

Female bus conductors on the rise

Tanzanian women are defying the gender stereotype and working as bus conductors

Social protection

How social-protection systems matter in the climate crisis

Social safety nets help to protect disadvantaged people from climate impacts

Amitruck

Uber for trucks

Amitruck works like Uber for trucks and is a promising young company in Kenya

Financing

“We consider impact with every investment”

A finance executive explains what new African businesses need and how he advises them and assists with financing

Climate crisis

Extreme heat endangers health

Nigeria is facing extreme heat – people have to adjust their lifestyle

Supply chains

Multi-stakeholder initiative held back by industry lobbies

Textile Partnership has achieved results, but more can be done

Human rights

Sustainability certifications: stricter criteria needed

German government’s Green Button initiative could do even more to ensure social standards

Labour rights

Dangerous cotton harvest

Mostly women pick cotton in Pakistan – they are poorly paid and exposed to health risks

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