In brief

Unrest in South Sudan, Nelson Mandela memorial, Gerd Müller is the new BMZ leader and ICC eases pressure on Kenyatta

World Bank study calls for social inclusion and proposes meaningful measures

According to the OECD, gender relations must be addressed in fragile states because statebuilding and equal rights go hand-in-hand

World Development Report 2014 calls for effective risk management

Eco-friendly sustainable agriculture is what the world needs, according to some experts

No peace agreement for DRC, Afghanistan most dangerous for women, declining child mortality, climate summit in Warsaw and deadly impact of pollution

Donors can help establish democracy in a developing country – if they pay attention to long-term issues

The long term impacts of teenage pregnancies on girls and society

Providing services in rapidly growing cities is a challenge to local governments, especially in Africa

D+C/E+Z: Contents page of November's print edition with links to all contributions