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Maren Suchta-Platzmann

msep.work@gmail.com

contributed to D+C/E+Z in autumn of 2021. She is a political scientist and works as an adviser on social-protection issues for GIZ.
 

All articles of Maren Suchta-Platzmann

Germany
Maren Suchta-Platzmann
Amédé Schmitz

Commission presents recommendations for German Government

Experts recommend targeting support for social-protection systems in countries of origin and host countries to mitigate the causes of displacement

Social policy
Maren Suchta-Platzmann
Amédé Schmitz

Social-protection systems reduce causes of displacement

Social-protection systems not only offer a safety net for individuals; they can also help tackle crises affecting society as a whole

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