Poverty Reduction

A devastating fire killed 77 of the poorest residents of Johannesburg, fuelling discussions about urban housing conditions in South Africa. In this interview, human-rights expert Nomzamo Zondo talks about the political and social context of the catastroph

Many children in low-income countries are orphans or have no one to look after them. Jane Nafula an SOS mother at the SOS Children's Village in Nairobi for 30 years, spoke to D+C/E+Z about the realities of caring for vulnerable children.

For farmers the birds are a pest, for some women they serve as a livelihood

The foundation for the rest of a child's life is laid in the first few years. In many countries, however, the healthy development of a child faces almost impossible obstacles

Children’s development in early childhood was analysed from different perspectives in 2023, marking the midway point towards achieving the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030. All of these goals have a bearing on early childhood

In the past 30 years, the mortality rate for children under five significantly dropped worldwide

Growers in Burundi complain that the price they receive for tea is too low. They demand more money

The World Bank’s reform agenda is an urgent matter. To rise to global challenges, however, more money is needed too

Comparatively small economies need open trade to drive growth

Malawi’s food processing industry has great potential but cannot keep up with demand. Cooperatives can be part of the solution