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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.

James Shikwati

james@irenkenya.com

Inter Region Economic Network (IREN Kenya)

last contributed to D+C/E+Z in 2023 as the founder-director of the Inter Region Economic Network, a Kenyan think tank.
Twitter: @shikwatiJames  

All articles of James Shikwati

German policymaking
James Shikwati

The BMZ seems stuck in a European mindset

Africa strategy of Germany’s Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development does not answer Africans’ questions

African perspectives
James Shikwati

Triple challenge

In view of triple Covid-19 challenge, African countries must rely on domestic capabilities

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Poverty Reduction

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

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Gender Equality

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

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Digitalising bride price payments
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Governance

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

Join us to discuss global development
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Sustainability

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

Join us to discuss global development
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