On Thursday, Namibia observed Genocide Remembrance Day to commemorate the genocide. To advance reconciliation, Germany must first ask Namibia for forgiveness, says Green Party MP Jamila Schäfer. She also calls for addressing the gaps in Germany’s culture of remembrance.
By Jamila Schäfer
Given its population growth, the African continent theoretically offers a growing number of people of working age. Nevertheless, international companies operating there complain about a shortage of qualified skilled workers. Philipp von Carlowitz and Simon Züfle explain why this situation also presents an opportunity for businesses.
By Philipp von Carlowitz and Simon Züfle
Artificial intelligence is seen as a major opportunity for developing and emerging economies. But that will only hold true if investments in computing capacity are made now. Daniel Schönwitz proposes how the European Union could support Africa in this respect.
By Daniel Schönwitz
François Bitouzet, managing director of the Paris-based startup conference VivaTech, is calling for a new understanding of innovation in Africa. He says it differs significantly from the European approach – and that Europe could learn from it.
By François Bitouzet
Rising oil prices don’t just affect the global economy – they exacerbate instability in regions already plagued by crisis and play a decisive role in determining whether humanitarian aid reaches children in need at all, writes the executive director of Save the Children.
By Florian Westphal
Security cannot be defined solely in military terms, says former German Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development Heidemarie Wieczorek-Zeul. According to her, development policy is an important component of security. She calls for a firm stance against attempts to discredit development cooperation.
By Heidemarie Wieczorek-Zeul
The Sudan Conference was a success for Germany, says Niddal Salah-Eldin, a member of UNICEF Germany’s national committee. At the same time, that success creates clear expectations that Germany should act as an impartial mediator. One sore point, however, remains.
By Niddal Salah-Eldin
Never before have international development funds been cut as drastically as they are now. While it is true that we must be careful about how we spend money, much of what falls under the category of development aid is also a sound investment for the donors, says Philipp Rotmann, a security expert and director of the Global Public Policy Institute.
By Philipp Rotmann
After nearly 30 years, the WTO’s tariff moratorium on e-commerce has expired. This is good news for countries in the Global South, according to digital trade experts Africa Kiiza and Sven Hilbig. However, African governments must make wise use of this opportunity.
By Africa Kiiza and Sven Hilbig
On the occasion of the Sudan donor conference that will take place in Berlin in mid-April, the children’s rights organization Plan International has called for aid for survivors of sexual violence to be fully funded. At least 5% of all humanitarian funding for Sudan and for refugee assistance in the region should be allocated to measures aimed at combating gender-based violence.
By Petra Berner
