Development and
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New beginnings

Two sisters, two paths

Born during South Sudan’s struggle for independence, twin sisters Anna and Lily Nadai now live almost 12,000 kilometres apart. Their story is full of disruptions and new beginnings. It shows how lives can begin identically but unfold completely differently as a result of global upheavals – and how people come to terms with it.

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Small enterprises

How new investments spark hope for Zambia’s small businesses

Zambia’s small and medium enterprises are the backbone of local economies, powering communities despite limited access to affordable finance. A new investment platform aims to give them the much-needed boost.

Migration to Germany

“I met Germans who didn’t see me just as a refugee”

Following the outbreak of civil war in Syria, hundreds of thousands of refugees began pouring into Europe in 2015. This was also when Mohamad Melli arrived in Germany. As journalist, he had taken part in the 2010 protests against the Assad regime and been imprisoned several times. He now lives and works in the German city of Rüsselsheim. He has written down his story for D+C.

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In the Digital Monthly Edition 10/2025

Coping far from home

New beginnings

Two sisters, two paths

Born during the war in South Sudan, twin sisters Anna and Lily Nadai now live almost 12,000 kilometres apart. Their story shows how lives can begin identically but unfold completely differently.

Migration to Germany

“I met Germans who didn’t see me just as a refugee”

Following the outbreak of war in Syria, the journalist Mohamad Melli embarked on a dangerous journey to Europe in 2015. He now lives and works in Germany and wants to build bridges between cultures.

Displaced by conflict

“I wanted to die in Nagorno-Karabakh”

When the conflict over Nagorno-Karabakh escalated between Azerbaijan and Armenia in 2023, a large number of the region’s inhabitants fled to Armenia. Despite the support they have received there, not all of them have managed to gain a foothold in society.

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In der Hindukusch-Himalaya-Region schmelzen die Gletscher
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Global environment

Restoring the planet’s environmental health is indispensable

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Plattenladen im Kenyatta-Markt in Nairobi
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Culture Special

Art with a developmental connection - compiled for you by the D+C editorial team.

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Kinder auf einem staatlichen Schulhof in Nigeria.
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Education

Around the world, access to education must be made easier and its quality has to improve

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Eine Sammlung von Geldscheinen und Münzen.
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Fiscal space

In view of multiple crises, state agencies must stay able to invest in crucial infrastructure and services

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A woman in Iran is protesting for her rights.
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Gender equality

Empowering women and girls is crucial to achieving gender justice.

 

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