Interview: Participatory Budgeting
When citizens decide on the communal budget
Politics
Governance
Indigenous People, Native Communities
Preservation of the land is a prerequisite for survival in native communities.
"A New Generation is Emerging"
Ibrahim Mayaki, CEO of NEPAD talks about the possibilities to strategically design Africa’s future and the role agriculture will play in a transformation.
The Hashtag Protest
Ever since the Arab Spring, social media has been praised as a means for civic engagement. Despite its positive impact, restrictions remain.
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.
Voices for Peace
You have gotten know these modern day heroes in our articles. Now they have met in Germany to support each other in their fight for peace. Join them!
Land, Protest and Tenure Security
Monopolization of land ownership is driving up poverty and vulnerability in Brazil's rural areas. On the governance of tenure.
Society
Book Review: Expulsions
In her latest book “Expulsions: Brutality and Complexity in the Global Economy”, Saskia Sassen presents a serious critique of economic restructuring.
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.
Security & Conflict
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.
On the Mobility of Roma
Roma are often pictured as a homogenous group, exceptionally willing to travel. Research disproves this image.
Transparency
More Top-Down Participation, Please!
Wouldn’t it be true empowerment though if the right of citizens to speak their minds were directly integrated into political and administrative decision-making processes?
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.
Open Contracting: Walking the Talk
The quest for transparency, accountability, and meaningful public participation in governance continues to inspire the development of mechanisms that give life to these values.
Development Cooperation
Debt and Deprivation
The Syrians finding refuge in Lebanon’s capital Beirut impact the city’s social fabric and economy. UNHCR fights for a better life for everyone.
Developing New Models
About Partnership between Multinational Enterprises and International Non-Govermental Organisations
Cyberconflict and Hacktivism in a Contemporary Context
Cyberconflict, the role of networks and communication technology in future warfares.
The Emergence of New Donors
South-South cooperation thrives, but efforts remain fragmented. International institutions need to adjust to the reality of a new distribution of power.
