Investing in Friends
Small investment groups called chamas are a big phenomenon in Kenya. People join to purchase land, start a business, or even to buy their Friday night beers.
Digital Development Debates
Dear Reader, after seven years of inspiring discussions, „Digital Development Debates“ (DDD) has been discontinued in September 2017. DDD was created in 2010 as an innovative digital platform for the development community. With 20 ...
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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.
Facts or Rumors?
Social media plays a huge role in African conflict zones. It offers ways for evading media restrictions, but also bears dangers inherent in its use.
The Third Food Revolution
Agriculture: after a huge movement of concentration and intensification, a new revolution is coming up.
A Deeper Look: Women's Economic Empowerment Through Microfinance
Instead of reducing gender inequalities, the current policy of financial institutions contributes to structural discrimination against women.
Technology Hubs in Africa
"Sillicon Savannah" is the new buzz term of the thriving IT and software "Made in Africa" is used around the globe.
Commons, Crises, and Tragedies
Managing, using and sustaining resources are social practices. Why we need to talk about the commons when discussing future development and sustainability.