China's Post-90 Generation
China's youth have different desires and attitudes than their parents. Are they reshaping their society?
Asia
Skills and Education for Bali’s Youth
Thinking about Bali, a tropical holiday island comes in mind. But the touristic paradise is not paradisical for its inhabitants at all.
Girls Not Brides
Millions of girls are being married off even before they complete school. They won't ever be able to live prosperous lives.
Power and Inequality in Malaysia
The inequality of Malaysia’s multi-ethnic inhabitants leads to the “1Malaysia” campaign. But what actually happened to this ambitious concept?
Pakistan: Time to Tame a Powerful Spy Agency?
How an investigative report embarrassed Pakistan’s intelligence service – and provided an opportunity to place the powerful agency under civilian control.
Social Commerce Tightens China's Grip on the Internet
What sounds like a simple financial deal between two private companies could pave the way for stronger internet control in China.
Cambodia: How Data Lowers Poverty
Falling rice prices strongly affect the rural poor in Cambodia. Open data and freer information flows help farmers to deal with it.
India: How to Manage Inclusion
Inclusiveness has become a major buzzword. What does it stand for and how does it translate into the Post-2015 Agenda debate?
Is China Going Green?
It is hard to refer to China’s civil society as particularly developed. Yet the government is increasingly allying itself with the environmental movement.
Internal Migration and Urbanization in Bangladesh
Internal migration is a driving force behind Bangladesh's economic growth but it has ambiguous consequences on the social level.
Taking a Stand Against Pollution
Mirjam Leuze – a German director – talks about her film that tells the story of women in Kyrgyzstan fighting a gold mine
Reconstructing Responsibility
The reconstruction of Afghanistan has created a culture of dependency. Only projects that delegate responsibility to the local population can be sustainable.
Better Brands, Better Production?
Ever since the tragedy of Rana Plaza, poor working conditions have increased in visibility. But do the huge labels really keep their fair production promises?
Food Security Versus Food Sovereignty?
The food security discourse has seen interesting developments recently showing how farmers could find more common ground.
The Future Protein?
Insects are a sustainable source of protein since they eat bio-waste. Entofood aims to produce insects on industrial scale. An interview with its founder.
The Vibrant Sciences of Biodiversity
We talked with Vandana Shiva about her origins, current developments in Indian and global agriculture and the future of farming.
What Do You Share With a Stranger?
Performance-based artist from India, Amitesh Grover connects strangers from all around the world – without sharing a room.
Let Us Fix it
Repair Cafés offer room for fixing your bike and exchanging knowledge over coffee – and thus tackle sustainable development on the local level.
The People’s Victory
The recent elections in Myanmar led to a victory of the National League for Democracy (NLD) over the military - an outcome of an open access to information.
“Happiness Is a Skill”
Tho Ha Vinh, Program Director of Bhutan’s Gross National Happiness Center, explains why happiness is a more important indicator than economic growth.
Meeting the World’s Housing Needs
By 2050, 70 percent of people will live in cities. A prospect calling for building 100,000 housing units per day until 2030.
Unequal, Unreliable and Running Out
Although Delhi has more water per person than London or New York, many still endure a daily fight for access. We take a look at a deeply-rooted problem and possible solutions.
Dangerous Waters
Beyond the world’s attention, violent crimes take place on unstable ground: Child piracy creates a legal dilemma that puts vulnerable juveniles at risk.
Violence Is Not Normal
The Caucasus has been splintered by war into Georgia, South Ossetia, and Abkhazia. Three women are harnessing words to counter barbed wire.
Cambodia’s Mighty Girls
In Cambodia, Khmer girls are supposed to be gentle and obedient. A young woman in shorts is tackling this ideal with her prowess on the football pitch.
God’s Rapid Response Team
Rebel groups in northeast India regularly clash. A supra-confessional peace team brings insurgents to the negotiating table.
My Big Indian Wedding
Centuries of history, Indian gods and transgender pilgrims: The annual Koothandavar Festival in South India is tolerant, colourful and, at times, violent.
Predictable Missteps
Working in Myanmar’s garment industry is rarely any better than in neighboring countries. Exploitation is wide spread. But unions are fighting for change.
A Global Option
Ever more sophisticated robots are taking over jobs. Poverty might follow in step. But there is a concept, often derided as socialist utopia that could help.