Coffee Instead of Coca
In Peru many farmers grow Coca to generate an income. After facing ruin when her crops were destroyed, Moly Checya has found a better alternative.
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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A Call for Guidelines
While in the past most companies were lobbying against any state regulations, the mind-set has changed. CSR departments demand for stronger policies.
Message from State Secretary Thomas Silberhorn
Opening remarks by Germany's State Secretary of the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development, Thomas Silberhorn.
Mobilizing Global Volunteers for Grassroots Innovations
International innovation networks preserve local know-how worldwide.
Civil War Reloaded
25 years ago, these fighters were enemies. Now they have come together with a new goal: maintaining peace in Lebanon. But time is running out.
“The Narrative of Development has Changed”
OECD Development Centre Director Mario Pezzini analyses recent trends in development cooperation and the challenges for Africa’s agriculture.
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.
Empowering Communities With a Social Business Approach
Change the rules of the game by transferring power to the communities.
