Secondhand clothes Trade in secondhand clothes: the benefits outweigh the costs Top story New 06/07/2022 – by Thomas Ahlmann The export of secondhand clothing from western industrialised countries to Africa has been criticised. Some have claimed that the practice is destroying Africa’s domestic industry. The reality is more complicated, however.
Development research New 25/06/2022 – by IDOS/D+C DIE becomes IDOS IDOS (German Institute of Development and Sustainability) is the new name of the German Development Institute Read
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Global governance New 24/06/2022 – by Anna-Katharina Hornidge, Hans Dembowski “Democratic states do not wage war on one another” In global arena, irrational aspirations are pitted against reasoned deliberation Read
Climate-risk insurance New 23/06/2022 – by Renate Bleich, Dirk Reinhard, et al. Promising examples of climate-risk insurance schemes There are many good approaches to managing climate risks Read
Insurance New 22/06/2022 – by Renate Bleich, Dirk Reinhard, et al. Managing climate risk with private insurance In low income countries, the business climate must improve for insurance companies Read
Development project New 21/06/2022 – by Ronald Ssegujja Ssekandi Project develops community with shea butter A sustainable rural city creates employment opportunities for rural dwellers in Uganda Read
Witchcraft New 20/06/2022 – by Karim Okanla Dangerous superstition In Benin, faith-based entrepreneurs are misusing poor people’s situation Read
Extreme weather New 19/06/2022 – by Katie Cashman USA increasingly hit by weather-related disasters North America’s wildfires, heatwaves, storms and floods are becoming more frequent, more dangerous and more costly Read
Africa New 17/06/2022 – by Irit Ittner Informal farming in the city In Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire, many farms face an uncertain future Read
Africa New 16/06/2022 – by Irit Ittner Informal markets in Africa under pressure In cities like Abidjan in Côte d’Ivoire, many people rely on informal work but the conditions of employment are precarious Read
