Henrik Maihack will head the newly established North-South Commission at the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development. The position was created under the coalition agreement between the CDU/CSU and the SPD.
By David Renke
Targeted misinformation about development cooperation has now become a standard feature of disinformation campaigns. A new CeMAS study shows that Russian state agencies in particular are expanding their activities in this area, citing the case of USAID among others.
By Katharina Horban
Targeted misinformation about development cooperation has now become a textbook tactic in disinformation campaigns. Russian government agencies, in particular, are expanding their activities in this area, as a new CeMAS study highlights, citing the case of USAID, among others.
By Katharina Horban
The BMZ has launched a new alliance for recruiting skilled workers. The platform aims to promote the influx of skilled workers from the Global South and counteract the growing shortage of skilled workers.
By David Renke
In order to save German development cooperation, there needs to be a much stronger focus on realistic goals. This is according to a new study by the German Public Policy Institute (GPPi). The German government’s focus here should be on “equal opportunities”.
By Markus Bickel
Germany is spreading itself too thinly across too many issues in a world order that is undergoing realignment. This is particularly evident in development policy, which, as an instrument of German foreign policy and international cooperation, should be used where its effectiveness has been realistically proven.
By Benedikt Erforth and Heiner Janus
Last year, former German Development Minister Gerd Müller was re-elected as head of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO). In a short interview, Müller explains what goals he has set himself for this term of office and what consequences the possible closure of UNIDO’s offices in Germany would have.
By David Renke
Girls’ rights have become a blind spot in the current Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) reform, warns Petra Berner, head of Plan International Germany. In her view, it is essential to keep girls at the center of development policy.
By Petra Berner
Following warnings of funding shortfalls for the World Food Program’s humanitarian operations in Somalia, the European Union has announced additional commitments to the country. The move is also intended to support further regional stabilization.
By Katharina Horban and David Renke
From April onward, the World Food Programme (WFP) is expected to require additional funding to sustain its humanitarian operations in Somalia. Expectations toward the German government are correspondingly high, as the potential security repercussions would extend well beyond the country’s borders.
By Katharina Horban
