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Korruption
African development
Cema Tork

Continent of growth

Politicians and investors discuss development plans for Africa

Blog
Hans Dembowski
Hans Dembowski

Divisive politics

Why a German foundation is accused of anti-Semitism for awarding a peace prize to a Jewish organisation

Blog
Hans Dembowski
Hans Dembowski

When action comes too late

Vale seems to be finally learning the lessons disasters

Inadequate financial oversight
Karim Okanla

Outraged by court hearings

A financial scandal is rocking Benin – and a former president’s name is mentioned often in its context

Hans Dembowski
Hans Dembowski

Trump will not get full control of the World Bank

Jim Yong Kim’s resignation may matter less than it seems

Rule of law
Christiane Rudolph

Facilitating investments

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

Bolsonaro cabinet
Carlos Albuquerque

Controversial appointment

Brazil’s newly appointed justice minister accused of political interference

Bribes
Lawrence Kilimwiko

Civic competence contains corruption

In Tanzania, local structures in the countryside are empowered for the fight against corruption

Hans Dembowski
Hans Dembowski

Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina is a backward-looking leader

Bangladesh's recent elections were neither free nor fair

Transparency

Fighting corruption in Africa

Despite big plans to fight corruption, bribes are still common in most African countries

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Poverty Reduction

The first UN Sustainable Development Goal is to end poverty in all its forms everywhere.

Fundamental human right under attack
Why Kenya’s youth is taking to the streets
Don’t leave sex education to internet pornography
“I am angry because Kenya is not working for many of its citizens”
Mexico must include its indigenous population in the tourism sector

Gender Equality

In order to achieve gender equality, it is necessary to empower women and girls.

Fundamental human right under attack
Don’t leave sex education to internet pornography
Modern dowry payment in Kenya
Mexico’s first female president
Women-led businesses suffer most

Governance

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

“Dialogue of life”
Why Kenya’s youth is taking to the streets
“I am angry because Kenya is not working for many of its citizens”
Why Kenya is on fire
Building bridges to reconcile religious conflicts

Sustainability

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

“Dialogue of life”
Why Kenya’s youth is taking to the streets
“I am angry because Kenya is not working for many of its citizens”
Why Kenya is on fire
Building bridges to reconcile religious conflicts