The BITMi criticizes German support programs for IT companies in Africa as being too bureaucratic and overly focused on development policy. The association is calling for a more business-oriented approach and better support for business development.
By Arne Schütte
The latest Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Uganda continues to spread. At the same time, misinformation about the outbreak is also on the rise.
By David Renke
The number of personnel serving in multilateral peacekeeping missions is at its lowest level in a long time. This is a cause for concern among experts at the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute.
By Arne Schütte
The EU aims to strengthen its ties with South Africa. To that end, it concluded several agreements with South Africa last fall. Two European Parliament committees are now assessing how these agreements can be implemented during visits to the country.
By David Renke
The German government still plans to contribute EUR 1 billion to the Brazilian Rainforest Fund. However, the BMZ has declined to explain why it considers this a trustworthy investment opportunity.
By Lukas Knigge
On Wednesday, the Bundestag debated the war in Sudan. The opposition called for the federal government to take stronger action to end the war.
By David Renke
The global energy transition was the central theme of this year’s Berlin Forum on Global Cooperation, organized by the Heinrich Böll Foundation. In addition to relations with China, the forum repeatedly addressed the need for greater cooperation with the Global South.
By Arne Schütte
EU development ministers believe that Europe needs to take a more strategic approach to its external relations. At their meeting in Brussels on Monday, they highlighted the potential of the Global Gateway.
By Arne Schütte
