Volkswirtschaftliche Entwicklung
Learning Chinese

The Mandarin road to success

Learning to speak Chinese opens a wide range of job opportunities in Zambia

Malawi

Democratic achievements, but insufficient growth

After a quite peaceful, democratic change of government, Malawi is on a good path

Zambia

Think local, buy local

In difficult economic times, Zambia encourages consumers to buy local goods

Continental Free Trade Area

A milestone for African trade

The African Continental Free Trade Area raises hopes that many trade barriers will gradually come down

Sustainability

Environmentally enhanced Human Development Index

In response to dramatic risks, UNDP now considers environmental aspects in modified Human Development Index

Pandemic response

Covid-19 as a chance to re-imagine public finance in Africa

To respond to a pandemic, sub-Saharan governments need more fiscal space

CO2 emissions

Make Xi keep his climate promises

Environmental experts assess China’s CO2 emissions in report published by Heinrich Böll Foundation

Oxfam

Fundamental change needed to overcome inequality

To enable everyone to live a good life, Oxfam demands social and environmental justice

Special interests

The public good must not be left to powerful billionaires

Beware of plutocrats’ self-interest, even when they engage in philanthropy

Financial inclusion

Taking it to the bank

Zambia has set itself a goal of universal access to financial services

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