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A farm that was destroyed by a cyclone in southern Malawi.

Food security

Malawi’s increasingly difficult battle against hunger

The hunger crisis in Malawi continues to worsen. According to the latest estimates, around 5.7 million people – roughly 28 % of the population – are acutely affected by food insecurity. The causes, which have accumulated over many years, lie in a combination of extreme weather events, economic pressure and weak agricultural structures.

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by Brenard Mwanza

by Matthias Scharpf

19.11.2025

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Impact investing

How to convince rich people to use their money for good

Private wealth could play a transformative role in tackling global challenges. Yet many wealthy individuals are hesitant about investing for impact. Changing mindsets, reducing risk and building trust are essential to unlock private capital for sustainable development.

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by Nico Blaauw

18.11.2025

Mental health

Breaking the silence on rising suicides in Malawi

Suicide in Malawi claims hundreds of lives each year, and the number of cases is rising. The government now has abolished a law that criminalised suicide attempts, but real progress requires public education, funding and open dialogue about mental health.

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by Raphael Mweninguwe

17.11.2025

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Some people are spending great amounts of money and time on saving biodiversity.

Good News

Protecting biodiversity and world heritage sites

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by D+C / E+Z

06.11.2025

Cyril Ramaphosa, president of South Africa, and Abiy Ahmed, the Ethiopian prime minister.

Governance

Lessons on democracy from South Africa and Ethiopia

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by Hafte Gebreselassie Gebrihet

05.11.2025

Illustration by Dadi Prayoga from Indonesia.

Our view

The power of the billions

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by Eva-Maria Verfürth

04.11.2025

Monthly Front

Cover of the magazine "D+C Development and Cooperation" with the question "Does money rule the world?" and an illustration of a cruise ship visually appearing to float inside a cocktail glass with ice cubes.

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In the Digital Monthly Edition 11/2025

Does money rule the world?

Impact investing

How to convince rich people to use their money for good

Private wealth could play a transformative role in tackling global challenges. Yet many wealthy individuals are hesitant about investing for impact. Changing mindsets and building trust are essential to unlock private capital for sustainable development.

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by Nico Blaauw

18.11.2025

Artist of the month

Dadi Prayoga

Dadi Prayoga is an illustrator from Indonesia. Two of his artworks are featured in the D+C November monthly issue.

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by D+C / E+Z

13.11.2025

A Maya Train carriage arrives at a station in Campeche, Mexico.

Organised crime

Train of destruction

Business tycoons and criminal organisations are wielding ever greater political influence in Latin America. Even in megaprojects, political, economic and criminal interests seem inextricably linked. One example is Mexico’s new Maya Train.

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by Sonja Peteranderl

07.11.2025

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“The population, which has been suffering from conflicts, hunger and an ailing government, is living in a state of general psychosis without any tangible sense of hope.”