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
To become a central instrument of EU foreign and security policy, the EU’s infrastructure strategy urgently needs reform, members of the European Parliament argue.
By Antonia Zimmermann
The BMZ has announced plans to strengthen the evaluation of development policy measures. Gabriel Hanrieder and Johanna Wicke of the think tank Kooperation Global welcome this move as a step in the right direction. In their Opinion piece, they outline what they expect from the ministry’s planned “Evidence Service Unit.”
By Johanna Wicke and Gabriel Hanrieder
At the start of the year, Germany’s Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development Reem Alabali Radovan outlined plans to restructure her ministry. Now, the first concrete details have come to light and indicate just how far-reaching the overhaul will be.
By Lucia Weiß and David Renke
At this year’s Munich Security Conference, Africa drew particular attention because of its critical mineral deposits. However, the war in Sudan and the role of development policy were also part of the discussion.
By Arne Schütte, Markus Bickel and Gabriel Bub
The German government and business leaders discussed the opportunities of the infrastructure initiative with European Union Commissioner for International Partnerships Jozef Síkela.
By Antonia Zimmermann
According to the German government, the German economy can benefit even more from the EU Global Gateway Initiative. The funds mobilized for Global Gateway are far behind the sums for China's New Silk Road Initiative.
By Antonia Zimmermann and Leonardo Pape
The BMZ wants to provide around 100 million children worldwide with a meal by 2030 with the help of school meals. However, Welthungerhilfe warns that this should be only one of the building blocks in the long-term fight against hunger.
By David Renke
