African policymakers excel at second-guessing donor wishes, and their nation’s true needs are often only an after-thought.

Many Malawians are disappointed with their government, abandoning the hope that their economic situation will change for better

Sustainable development would be hampered internationally should European legislation regarding supply-chain management fail, and Germany’s reputation would suffer too.

The so-called just transition is expensive. Rich countries need to support poorer ones.

The transition to a CO2-neutral economy can only succeed if it is done in a socially just way. Alternative jobs, social security and regional structural policies are essential.

Burundi tries to fight the worst hunger and keep youngsters in school by providing school meals

Homelessness is a considerable problem in Brazil. Very young children are affected too, and their rights are massively violated

The Mexican diaspora is the second largest in the world. Few opportunities, poverty and increasing crime are prompting Mexicans to leave

In the last harvest season, a flood destroyed most of the crops in the Machinga district in the southern region of Malawi

Marginalised communities especially benefit from good pre-school facilities, for example in India