Development policy

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"The local people always know their needs best"

Patricia Danzi took over as head of the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) on 1 May, succeeding an FDFA diplomat who had reached the end of his career. In an interview, she lays out some initial priorities.
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Article as analysis

Back to «normal»?

The corona pandemic is not just an epoch-making health and humanitarian challenge, but in many developing countries will also translate into a protracted economic, political and social crisis. International solidarity is needed now more than ever.
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Political article

Switzerland first? No, thanks!

250 institutions, organizations and associations took part in the first ever public consultation on international cooperation. The verdict: Federal Councillors Cassis and Parmelin must go back to the drawing board.
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Political article

Who really stands to gain from the World Bank?

By providing large-scale loans and consultancy services, the World Bank exerts enormous influence on international development policy. Switzerland too is now being asked to participate in capital increases.
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