In the eighth decade of international aid efforts, former colonial powers are still privileged

After the renewed closure of the border between Burundi and Rwanda, people living along the border are calling for it to be reopened.

This year’s Human Development Report emphasises the relevance of global public goods and the need for international cooperation.

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Rafael Correa and Evo Morales adopted new constitutions in Ecuador and Bolivia in 2008 and 2009. Both presidents’ identity politics placed a strong focus on indigenous culture and led to change.

To support recipient countries sustainably, donor governments and institutions must respect regional cultures, argues Pirmin Spiegel, the director-general of Misereor, the Catholic development agency.

If the international community splinters into multiple orders, we will lose the race against climate change, social polarisation and biodiversity loss.

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The Italian government’s Mattei Plan aims to position the country as an “energy hub” between Europe and Africa. Among other things, castor-oil plantations are being touted as a climate-friendly energy alternative.

Africa’s drive for carbon credits continues to gather pace. But despite the prospect of generating significant revenue and green jobs, there is concern about the effectiveness and ethical implications of the current carbon markets