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Population trends New 02/04/2020 – by Alisa Kaps Demographic transition The countries of the global North are the forerunners of a population development that is now widespread in other world regions Read
Economic policy New 01/04/2020 – by Hans Dembowski Interrelated challenges African policymakers must consider several cross-cutting trends Read
Covid-19 New 31/03/2020 – by Hans-Joachim Preuss African responses Sub-Saharan health-care systems tend to be weak, so preventive action is needed in view of Covid-19 Read
PEGNet Conference 2020 New 20/03/2020 – by D+C / E+Z Call for papers This year's PEGNet conference will deal with conflict and fragility in developing countries Read
Demographic dividend New 20/03/2020 – by Samir Abi Demographic change as a driver of economic growth Will Africa really profit from a demographic dividend? Read
Development finance New 18/03/2020 – by Mira Enders Untapped potential Diaspora bonds could play a bigger role in development finance Read
Analysis 17/03/2020 – by Sabine Balk End colonial amnesia A volume of essays analyses Germany's complex and historically problematic relationship with Africa Read
Droughts 13/03/2020 – by Floreana Miesen The political causes of famine A new book spells out that good governance can prevent famine even in the era of global warming Read
Global challenge 11/03/2020 – by Florian Gaisrucker Wake-up call to donors Doctors without Borders bemoans that funding is declining for health programmes and calls for developing countries to be more proactive Read
Public health 08/03/2020 – by Hannah Hussey Paying a price Even expensive vaccines prove quite cost-effective Read
