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251. Cities for sustainable global development

     

     Dick, Eva (2018)
     The Current Column, 29 October 2018

     The theme of this year’s World Cities Day on 31 October is “Building Sustainable and Resilient Cities”. The growing importance of cities is also reflected in the self-perception of the “urban community”.

252. Challenges ahead for the global economy

     

     Keil, Jonas (2018)
     The Current Column, 05 November 2018

     Industrialised countries such as Germany and the United States may have strong economies right now, but problems are looming in emerging economies and beyond. Policy-makers need to respond appropriately.

253. Give citizens a more audible voice in development cooperation

     

     Marschall, Paul (2018)
     The Current Column, 12 November 2018

     In Tanzania a planned law change would criminalise the questioning of public statistics.The World Bank and NGOs are deeply concerned about that issue.

254. Why the civil service needs a 2030 Agenda update

     

     Reiber, Tatjana / Wulf Reiners (2018)
     The Current Column, 20 November 2018

     Implementation of the 2030 Agenda will only succeed if the public sector makes a major contribution. A 2030 Agenda “update” will help schools of public administration prepare their students to take on new tasks.

255. Paris Agreement now needs clear rules and higher ambition

     

     Horstmann, Britta / Jacopo Bencini (0)
     The Current Column, 26 November 2018

     Time is running out, and the Paris Agreement cannot work without clear rules, and higher ambition. It is now up to delegates in Katowice to deliver on the 2015 pledges.

256. Next steps for China’s new development agency

     

     Liu, Wei / Heiner Janus (2018)
     The Current Column, 27 November 2018

     China's development agency CIDCA has published new guidelines on the the practices of all Chinese institutions engaged in foreign aid.

257. The G20 summit and the future of the World Trade Organization

     

     Berger, Axel / Clara Brandi (2018)
     The Current Column, 03 December 2018

     As important as a common commitment is at the G20 Summit in Buenos Aires, it remains unclear how it will continue.

258. South Africa’s global significance is fading

     

     Grimm, Sven (2019)
     The Current Column, 29 April 2019

     The next general election will be held on 8 May. While it might be won comfortably by the ruling party, it could still prove difficult and will barely have any effect on the nation’s dwindling global role.

259. What the Global Compact for Migration really means

     

     Schraven, Benjamin / Eva Dick (2018)
     The Current Column, 23 July 2018

     The UN agreed upon a “Global Compact for Safe, Orderly and Regular Migration”.What is behind this global agreement, and what can we expect from it?

260. European arms sales risk undermining development in North Africa

     

     Furness, Mark / Annabelle Houdret (2019)
     The Current Column, 08 April 2019

     Since the 2011 Arab uprisings, European countries have supported development and stability in North Africa with increased aid and increased arms sales. This incoherent approach risks fuelling further conflict.