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Contributors

At D+C/E+Z, we are proud of our international network of authors. It is particularly important to us to be a platform for voices from the global south. Some authors contribute on a regular basis, others don't. Here you can find information about the people behind the contributions.

Dirk Reinhard

contributed to D+C/E+Z in spring of 2022 as deputy at Munich Re Foundation.

All articles of Dirk Reinhard

Climate-risk insurance
Renate Bleich
Dirk Reinhard
Christian Barthelt

Promising examples of climate-risk insurance schemes

There are many good approaches to managing climate risks

Insurance
Renate Bleich
Dirk Reinhard
Christian Barthelt

Managing climate risk with private insurance

In low income countries, the business climate must improve for insurance companies

Digitalisation
Dirk Reinhard

Marketing digital microinsurance

Increased use of mobile phones and mobile payment systems opens up unexpected possibilities for insuring disadvantaged people

Finance
Dirk Reinhard

Inclusive insurance for everyone

In times of climate crisis and pandemic, low-income groups worldwide need better access to affordable insurance

Relevant reading
Dirk Reinhard

Small means, massive impact

Review: relevant reading on microinsurance

Our Contributors

Hugh Williamson
Hugh Williamson
The internet is crucial
Alphonce Shiundu
Alphonce Shiundu
Kenya’s new president wants to collect more tax money
Virginia Mercado
Virginia Mercado
Mexico claims to pursue a “feminist” foreign policy
Suparna Banerjee
Suparna Banerjee
How western diplomats should approach India
David Mfitumukiza
David Mfitumukiza
"The UN must adapt to global change"
Mahwish Gul
Mahwish Gul
School closures in pandemic showed multidimensional poverty
Arfa Khanum Sherwani
Arfa Khanum Sherwani
Need for government advertising makes media vulnerable
Ronald Ssegujja Ssekandi
Ronald Ssegujja Ssekandi
Vocational education for girls in Uganda
Bimbola Oyesola
Bimbola Oyesola
Why Nigerians have little faith in government-run schools
Sheila Mysorekar
Sheila Mysorekar
Promoting pluralistic discourse
Marva Khan
Marva Khan
Iran’s protests resonate around the world
Henning Melber
Henning Melber
Hurdles on reconciliation between Germany and the Ovaherero
Samir Abi
Togo’s temporary basic income by text message
André de Mello e Souza
André de Mello e Souza
The concept of official development assistance is outdated
Sundus Saleemi
Sundus Saleemi
South Asian gender disparities get worse in economic crises
Ben Ezeamalu
Ben Ezeamalu
Why many Africans must rely on informal health care
Aditi Roy Ghatak
Aditi Roy Ghatak
Behind schedule
Markus Loewe
Markus Loewe
Financing health systems for informal workers
Ndongo Samba Sylla
Ndongo Samba Sylla
Giving voice to the voiceless
Svenja Schulze
Svenja Schulze
Social protection improves food security
Kathrin Berensmann
Kathrin Berensmann
Debt situation is escalating in many developing countries
Mona Naggar
Mona Naggar
There are very few educational opportunities for refugees in Lebanon
Hildegard Lingnau
Hildegard Lingnau
“Smallholder farms must benefit from innovations”
Praveen Jha
Praveen Jha
How to increase the fiscal space
Roli Mahajan
Roli Mahajan
Global decline in human development
Fabio Andrés Díaz Pabón
Fabio Andrés Díaz Pabón
Economic growth is not a magic wand for Africa
Imran Mukhtar
Imran Mukhtar
Climate impacts compound Pakistan’s pre-existing problems
Achim Steiner
Achim Steiner
After Covid-19 pandemic, "build forward better"
José Siaba Serrate
José Siaba Serrate
How to improve the G20 Common Framework for Debt Treatment
Boro Baski
Boro Baski
Fear and anguish added to pandemic pain in India

Poverty Reduction

The first UN Sustainable Development Goal is to end poverty in all its forms everywhere.

Digital system supports emergency aid for Ukraine
Digital platform makes emergency assistance easier
What is wrong with WTO and IMF?
Overwhelming health challenges
Digitalisation requires private dynamism and prudent regulation

Gender Equality

In order to achieve gender equality, it is necessary to empower women and girls.

Women take on environmentally destructive ‘development’ projects
Climate justice requires gender justice
What keeps girls out of school
Vocational education for girls in Uganda
Why we believe in our Digital Monthly

Governance

Achieving the UN Sustainable Development Goals will require good governance – from the local to the global level.

How western diplomats should approach India
What is wrong with WTO and IMF?
High tech failed to make Nigeria’s presidential election transparent
Join us to discuss global development
Digitalisation requires private dynamism and prudent regulation

Sustainability

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

How western diplomats should approach India
What is wrong with WTO and IMF?
High tech failed to make Nigeria’s presidential election transparent
Join us to discuss global development
Digitalisation requires private dynamism and prudent regulation