Tag: Development Assistance
Funds for development policy should be drastically cut – politics
In political Berlin, budget negotiations are traditionally synonymous with brutality. In the coming year, as Federal Finance Minister Christian Lindner made it clear to his colleagues weeks ago, savings will…
Minister Schulze warns of Russian influence in Africa
As of: March 19, 2024 11:56 a.m Development Minister Schulze warns of Russia’s increasing influence on the African continent. To counteract this, Germany must make better offers, says Schulze –…
Reforestation: “Instead of protecting the climate and nature, most valuable ecosystems are being destroyed on a large scale”
Three scientists are sounding the alarm: climate reforestation co-financed by Germany could do more harm than good. Tropical ecologist Kate Parr on the pitfalls of large-scale tree planting campaigns in…
Reforestation: “Instead of protecting the climate and nature, most valuable ecosystems are being destroyed on a large scale”
Three scientists are sounding the alarm: climate reforestation co-financed by Germany could do more harm than good. Tropical ecologist Kate Parr on the pitfalls of large-scale tree planting campaigns in…
Interview on cuts plans: “Development policy is an important instrument”
interview As of: January 23, 2024 4:09 p.m German development aid is under scrutiny. Expert Klingebiel believes the current debate is wrong. Development policy is a very important instrument for…
Development aid: Millions from Germany for cycle paths in Peru?
fact finder As of: January 23, 2024 4:09 p.m 315 million euros: That’s how much Germany apparently spends on cycle paths and buses in Peru. At least that’s what was…
Schulze warns against cuts in development aid
As of: January 17, 2024 12:04 p.m In view of the tight budget, Development Minister Schulze emphasized the importance of development aid for the economy. Global problems can only be…
Donations: Pay taxes voluntarily? Yes, please
Some people think that the state doesn’t do enough for them. They regularly donate two to three percent of their income – and call it self-taxation. Does that bring justice?…
Climate change: turning victims into saviors
People in poor countries often have good ideas when it comes to securing their homes and futures. What they need is trust and money for self-help. source site
Head of the aid organization Save the Children: “What I saw leaves me speechless” – Business
Inger Ashing, head of the aid organization Save the Children, about the shortsightedness of governments, her mother’s old car and the question of how to find hope in the midst…