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Horn of Africa

Why food security needs both peacebuilding and livelihood development

The countries in the Horn of Africa face multiple challenges in terms of food security. An example from Ethiopia emphasises that peacebuilding and the promotion of livelihoods must go hand in hand in order to overcome them.

Healthy diets

Eco-friendly agriculture must reduce farmers’ costs

The global food system is not only environmentally harmful, but also makes poverty worse in rural areas of emerging markets and developing countries.

Youth empowerment

Why sport is an effective tool for development

The world today is home to the largest generation of young people in history. But in many places, they lack prospects. Sport is a proven means of empowering young people to actively work for change in their societies.

Women’s rights

Addressing gender-based violence in Colombia

Colombia remains marked by violence, and women and girls suffer particularly. The social enterprise “Proyecto Florecer” provides targeted support.

Sovereign debt

Sri Lanka has made important steps towards debt restructuring

Multiple negotiations with different sets of creditors are too cumbersome to help an ailing economy fast and decisively.

Political engagement

Young people yearning for a peaceful Africa

In the conflict-ridden Great Lakes Region of East Africa, youngsters are involved in a project for peace. Many of them dream of a continent that thrives in unity.

Pakistan

Tourism boom in Baltistan

More and more Pakistani vacationers are discovering the remote mountainous region in the country’s north-east. The trend is bringing in buying power and creating jobs, but it also harbours the risk of social and ecological conflict.

Islamism

Preventing Boko Haram from recruiting young people

Uneducated youngsters who lack prospects fall victim to terror group’s propaganda easily.

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Labour market

Youth unemployment remains one of India’s great challenges

In spite of high growth rates, masses of Indians are being left behind – and young people in particular struggle to find good jobs.

Female empowerment

What Zanzibar's spices have to do with gender equality

Zanzibar is one of Africa’s most popular tourist destinations. By guiding visitors through their spice gardens, women are also beginning to benefit from this popularity in an otherwise still patriarchal society.

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