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Aid in headwinds: Can we afford to cut back?
Aid operations are under pressure in several countries. The most notable is the Trump administration's sudden shutdown of USAID. But several other countries, including Sweden, the UK, France, Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany, are also reducing their aid budgets. The foundation of aid, the idea of shared responsibility and cooperation to meet common global challenges, is now being challenged by narrow national interests and the aid budget that […]
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Freedom of expression under pressure in Turkey
Thousands have demonstrated across Turkey in recent weeks. The protests erupted after Istanbul Mayor Ekrem Imamoglu was arrested on March 19, just days before he was expected to announce his presidential candidacy. Imamoglu, seen as President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s main political opponent, is facing corruption-related charges and has been suspended from office. The arrest has sparked […]
15th April 2025
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Lobito Corridor: A billion-dollar project in central Africa raises questions
The Lobito Corridor is described as a strategic infrastructure project to streamline the export of minerals from Africa. With support from the US and EU, the initiative is seen as a step towards increased trade – but at the same time raises concerns about unsustainable working conditions and continued foreign dominance over the continent's natural resources.
10th April 2025
Development magazine explains
Water shortages, conflicts and crop failures as Central Asia dries out
Water is a vital resource, but in Central Asia it is increasingly becoming a source of conflict. Tensions between countries are rising as the water resources that support millions of people dwindle. A violent clash has already occurred. Now, an intense search for solutions for the region is underway.
7th April 2025
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