Development Policy

Missing in Transition?: Why a focus on military hand-over alone misses the point in Loya Paktia

- October 10, 2012 - In July 2011, ISAF officially handed over seven areas to Afghan National Security Forces, beginning a process to gradually transition all security responsibility from international to Afghan leadership. Drawing on The Liaison Office’s experience in the region Loya Paktia, this paper examines the shortcomings of a transition strategy that focuses on security, while ignoring important social and political factors that could undermine the strategy.  more»

Interview

Myanmar in transition

- April 2, 2012 - The semi-civilian government of Myanmar has begun to initiate first democratic reforms. But the careful change raises major challenges to the country, especially well-trained professionals are a scarce commodity. Zeya Thu talked in an interview with the Heinrich Boell Stiftung about the recent changes in his country. more»

Interview

New constitution: Kenyan Member of Parliament awarded with German Prize

- October 26, 2011 - Last year the people of Kenya approved a new democratic constitution. The Member of Parliament Abdikadir Mohamed Hussein was awarded this year's German Africa Prize for his great contribution to the document. In an audio interview, he talks about the benefits of the new constitution, the Kenyan bill of rights and his countries role in the international community. Maria Kind more»

• German Africa Foundation
• German Africa Prize
• Audio: SoundCloud

Policy Brief

Afghanistan: Reconciliation and Reintegration in Loya Paktia

- January 12, 2011 - The Afghan region Loya Paktia is very much embedded in tribal traditions, which have in the past provided security in the area. Due to lost windows of opportunity, security has deteriorated to a large extend since 2005. This policy paper discusses the problematic relations between the main actors, why reconciliation initiatives to date have failed in the Southeast, and puts forward some practical suggestions to ensure a more effective strategy. more»

• Khost’s Tribes: Between a Rock and a Hard Place

Study

A Matter of Principle(s) - A Normative Framework for a Global Compact on Public Climate Finance

- November 26, 2010 - How can we assure, that tax money used for public climate change finance are used as fairly, efficiently and effectively as possible? A study suggests principles and criteria that the public sector should take into account in the allocation of funds for urgent action in developing countries to adapt and reduce emissions. By Liane Schalatek more»

• Executive Summary
• The Heinrich Böll Stiftung and the Global Climate Regime
• Activities and contacts of the Heinrich Böll Foundation in Cancún

A better global governance system for food security

- November 19, 2010 - How can an effective, assertive global governance system for food security look like, that takes the agricultural sector and the close interconnection with other policy areas sreiously? A brief summary of a study, which will be released in February 2011. more»

• Deutsch: Bessere Global Governance für Ernährungssicherheit - Teaser

A Matter of Principle(s) - A Normative Framework for a Global Compact on Public Climate Finance

- November 19, 2010 - How can we assure, that tax money used for public climate change finance are used as fairly, efficiently and effectively as possible? A study suggests principles and criteria that the public sector should take into account in the allocation of funds for urgent action in developing countries to adapt and reduce emissions. By Liane Schalatek more»

• Deutsch: Eine Frage der Prinzipien - Zusammenfassung
• Entire study

Reality and Reform Needs in Development Cooperation. The Case of Kenya

- November 19, 2010 - How can policy coherence best be achieved in development cooperation? A case study on Kenya shows the possibilities and limitations of these efforts in a changing political environment. By Gottfried von Gemmingen and Axel Harneit-Sievers more»

• Deutsch: Realität und Reformbedarf der Entwicklungszusammenarbeit. Beispiel Kenia

Study

Foreign Direct Investment in the Agricultural Sector in Ethiopia

- October 15, 2009 - This study has given a first regional overview of the development of Global Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows over the last decade in Ethiopia. The high investments in the agricultural sector are basically necessary for a sustainable development but only if a comprehensive policy framework is in place. A discussion paper by Lucie Weissleder. more»