Development and
Cooperation

In brief

Economic doctrines

Mutual obligations

Paul Collier's new book is a response to the twin shocks of 2016: Brexit and Trump

Brazil

Blank cheque for the president

Brazil is in crisis – Jair Bolsonaro’s election as president reflects it

Rabindranath Tagore

Poet, polymath, preceptor

Rabindranath’s lasting impact on Bengali society

Rule of law

Facilitating investments

The rule of law is essential for generating employment and fostering prosperity

Bolsonaro cabinet

Controversial appointment

Brazil’s newly appointed justice minister accused of political interference

Sustainability

Do the right thing

Worldviews change slowly, but environmental and climate protection can’t wait

KfW

Fighting chaos on the roads

Indian official promotes the expansion of public transport systems

Legislation

Promoting local ownership

Welthungerhilfe is taking an innovative approach on land rights, so partners in developing countries can find their own long-term solutions

KfW

18 million fewer car journeys

New rail-based systems in Rio de Janeiro and Salvador de Bahia will lead to at least 18 million fewer car journeys a year

Human rights

Limited freedom of expression

Media is increasingly under pressure all over the world

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