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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.

It is particularly difficult to attain higher social status in Germany. Why is that, how should we tackle the issue and how the german situation differs from the situation in North America? At a conference organised by Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung several experts and politicians tried to find answers to these questions.

Two years ago, the group of the world’s 20 major economies (the G20) announced their shared ambition: to manage the global economic crisis more efficiently and more transparently than the old industrialized nations (G8), and to prevent further financial market crises or economic downturns. Only two years later, the G20 now stands at a crossroads. 

From October 31st to November 2nd 2010 the International Commons Conference took place at the Heinrich Boell Foundation in Berlin. Here you will find the speed project presentation of exciting commons projects held during the conference.

From October 31st to November 2nd 2010 the International Commons Conference took place at the Heinrich Boell Foundatio in Berlin. Here you will find the recordings of the conference.

To modernize its national economy, Ukraine must complete the already started vital reforms in its energy sector aimed at modernization and the development of unconventional and renewable sources of energy. To shift priorities of Ukraine’s energy policy towards Green New Deal principles, the European Neighborhood Policy can play a vital role.

Ukraine has problems with explaining its situation to the international public. It is not just about the language barrier but also about the capacity to "translate" the local specifics into the internationally accepted notions of modern democratic political culture.

The abbreviation REDD (Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation) was only commonly heard among insiders in climate negotiations but it now has entered the lingo of NGOs, indigenous organisations and action groups in the Amazon. While many have pinned their hopes on REDD to protect forests and the climate, others see the dangers of commercialising nature and habitats.

The EU’s Eastern Partnership initiative opens to Ukraine the possibilities of integrating into Europe and at the same time lays the potential for regional leadership. But there are risks, too.

15 years ago, the Nigerian writer and activist Ken Saro-Wiwa was executed together with 8 other activists by the Nigerian government. His son, Ken Wiwa, remembers his fathers spirit and cause.