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In brief
Government revenues

Undermining statehood

How structural adjustment and double tax agreements have contributed to weakening public finances in Africa

Global warming

The case against fossil fuels

Public finances must serve to reduce greenhouse gases

Decentralisation

The conflict between Frelimo and Renamo

Since 2013, the Frelimo government party is involved in a “mini-war” with the Renamo opposition

Portrait

A life for the wilderness

Portrait of the South African environmentalist and human rights activist Andrew Zaloumis

EU

Anti-migration policy

New book critically assesses EU refugee policy concerning Africa

Garment industry

Sustainability a long way off

The fashion industry is growing rapidly, consuming ever more resources

Humanitarian aid

Prevention is better

In Bangladesh, new preventive approaches are being taken in humanitarian aid

Peacebuilding

Comprehensive approach

Germany’s Federal Government has adopted new guidelines on preventing crises, managing conflicts and building peace

Political foundations

Promoting democratic values

Germany’s political foundations are unique the world over

Poverty alleviation

Dana, zakat and charity

India is moving up the ranks of countries measured in the CAF World Giving Index

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Governance

Achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals will require good governance – from the local to the global level.

Sustainability

The UN Sustainable Development Goals aim to transform economies in an environmentally sound manner, leaving no one behind.