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Development funding

Putting money in the right hands

Zambia’s Constituency Development Fund decentralises spending with mixed results

Fatal fires

When building regulations are not followed

Government officials pay too little attention to fire hazards in Nepal

Fire hazards

Nepal pays too little attention to fire hazards

Poor enforcement of building codes, inadequate zoning controls and deficient infrastructure add up to significant fire hazards in Nepal

Latin America

Winners on the left in Bolivia and Peru

The Andean countries’ new presidents face major domestic and economic problems

Corruption

Looting the state coffers

Benin faces continued official corruption despite the efforts of a special court

DR Congo

In run-up to elections, chaos looms once again in DR Congo

Credible and fair elections are needed, but look unlikely in view of political tensions in the DR Congo

Blog

To promote democracy, Biden should lead by example

Anti-democratic leaders must not be allowed to shine on White House’ digital stage

Backyard distilleries

Covid-19 crisis boosts thriving trade in moonshine

As bars closed in lockdown, illicit home-made alcohol filled market in Zimbabwe

Entrepreneurship

A rising tide of hope

Zambia’s small businesses pin their hopes for growth on the new president

Rule of law

Prison sentence for business tycoon in Malawi

In terms of its constitutional role, Malawi’s judiciary is becoming increasingly assertive

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Sustainability

The UN Sustainable Development Goals aim to transform economies in an environmentally sound manner, leaving no one behind.