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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.

Mukta Martens

WasteLess India

contributed to D+C/E+Z in spring of 2021 as content developer and editor with WasteLess in Auroville.  

All articles of Mukta Martens

Schools
Mukta Martens

Eight-week module on plastic waste for school curricula

The kNOw PLASTICS programme makes students understand waste problems and change their lifestyle accordingly

Global environment
Mukta Martens

Waste less to avoid being inundated by plastic

An Indian NGO is raising awareness of why plastic waste is threatening our future

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African responsibility for climate justice
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Bimbola Oyesola
A powerful role model for African girls
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Ben Ezeamalu
Why many Africans must rely on informal health care
Sheila Mysorekar
Sheila Mysorekar
Promoting pluralistic discourse
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Boro Baski
Fear and anguish added to pandemic pain in India
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Suparna Banerjee
How the Modi government is undermining Indian democracy
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“Building knowledge at the local level is essential”
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No real reconciliation for the Ovaherero and Nama
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Virginia Mercado
The large number of femicides marks Mexico’s reputation
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Hildegard Lingnau
From GFAR to GFAiR
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Ronald Ssegujja Ssekandi
Kampala’s water problems
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Sundus Saleemi
Why Pakistan’s economy is in deep crisis
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André de Mello e Souza
Brazil defended democracy more effectively than the US
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Imran Mukhtar
Pakistan’s profound poly crisis
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Svenja Schulze
What really helps women worldwide – sanitary pads, visas and loans
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Alphonce Shiundu
There are many ways you can be scammed on the web in Africa
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Ndongo Samba Sylla
Giving voice to the voiceless
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Hugh Williamson
The internet is crucial
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José Siaba Serrate
Disagreement between China and the Paris Club
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Arfa Khanum Sherwani
Need for government advertising makes media vulnerable
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Mona Naggar
There are very few educational opportunities for refugees in Lebanon
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David Mfitumukiza
Pressure on wildlife in Uganda
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Markus Loewe
Financing health systems for informal workers
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Achim Steiner
After Covid-19 pandemic, "build forward better"
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Marva Khan
Pakistan is slowly moving towards gender justice
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Praveen Jha
How to increase the fiscal space
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Aditi Roy Ghatak
Behind schedule
Fabio Andrés Díaz Pabón
Fabio Andrés Díaz Pabón
Men must be held accountable
Kathrin Berensmann
Kathrin Berensmann
Debt situation is escalating in many developing countries
Mahwish Gul
Mahwish Gul
Family planning is a woman’s right

Poverty Reduction

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

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Close funding gaps
Why Zambia needs the AfCFTA
Developing Malawi’s food sector
Land-use conflicts undermine food security in Nigeria

Gender Equality

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

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Female farmers need more support in Ghana
Overview culture special
Pakistan is facing a looming water crisis
In Malawi, an NGO is helping victims of gender-based violence

Governance

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

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Stop online hate
Democracy needs separate branches of government
“Focus on what is happening in the present”
Ugandan government prefers money over morality

Sustainability

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

Why you might find our newsletter useful
Stop online hate
Democracy needs separate branches of government
“Focus on what is happening in the present”
Ugandan government prefers money over morality