Development and
Cooperation

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Informal sector

How a community bank is reducing climate change risks for working women in India

Climate change poses high risks for farmers in rural India. The Self Employed Women’s Association, a trade union for women working in the informal sector, has developed several mitigation and adaptation tools to support them.

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Informal sector

Women in India’s informal sector are fighting for better working conditions

A union for informal workers – how does that work? An Indian women’s movement has the answer: For more than 50 years, the members of the Self Employed Women’s Association (SEWA) have been supporting each other and fighting for better working conditions.

Our view

Why the world needs to relearn what is true

Autocratic propaganda exploits mistrust and a lack of media literacy. Even young people need to be taught how to identify lies and deal with false information.

Monthly Front
In the Digital Monthly Edition 6/2025

Defending the truth

Our view

Why the world needs to relearn what is true

Autocratic propaganda exploits mistrust and a lack of media literacy. Even young people need to learn how to identify lies and deal with false information.

Technology and ethics

“Data literacy is about building informed, active citizens”

Irene Mwendwa is the executive director of the civil-society organisation Pollicy. In this interview, she outlines her vision of ethical tech and talks about her experiences in the fight against disinformation and for the empowerment of Africans.

Fact checking

Combating fake news

In Africa, political rhetoric, dubious health claims and geopolitical interests fuel the spread of misinformation. Africa Check regularly exposes lies and works to (re)build media literacy to hold those in power accountable with facts.

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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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