Development cooperation is better than the conventional wisdom admits

A German sociologist’s systems theory highlights limits of global governance

German international-development efforts benefit not only partner countries, but people living in Germany as well

Official development assistance has helped countries to prosper, and it increasingly serves global public goods.

The international community must address urgent worldwide challenges with full determination

Solar photovoltaic systems are a climate-friendly way to provide energy to health centres in rural Ghana. A German-Ghanaian research project has analysed key technical and socio-economic aspects.

The international community has sensible goals, but needs a coherent policy framework to achieve them.

For many years, the paradigm was that underdeveloped countries should catch up.

Several countries announced contributions to different climate funds at the climate summit in Dubai last year. However, their commitments are not nearly enough to cover the costs of adaptation, loss and damage.

The fact that the climate crisis is becoming dramatic must not discourage us. What is needed is more cooperation and less polarisation. Every 10th of a degree matters because it can help put a check on irreversible damage.