Editorial

»» Biodiversity is indispensable for human survival

Monitor

»» Food: 100 million more people face hunger

»» Climate talks inch forwards

»» IMF finally reformed

»» GTZ organises debates of Muslim spiritual leaders and women’s rights organisations

»» Germany second most important donor according to OECD

»» International NGOs lambast donors’ performance in Afghanistan

Focus

»» Biodiversity: Feeding a growing population

»» EU trade policy is undermining EU goals in terms of development and environment in West Africa

»» Only change in rural development will stop food-price inflation

»» Biodiversity talks must respect rights of indigenous peoples and local communities

»» High-tech agriculture threatens smallholders as well as biodiversity

»» Green Revolution in Africa will depend on biodiversity

Tribune

»» Aid effectiveness: The myth of NGO superiority

»» Hope for incremental progress on rule of law in China

InWEnt Forum

»» Credibility is the key

»» Infrastructure for Liberia’s new start

»» African security architecture developing at snail's pace

»» Public finance and social cohesion in Latin America

Media

»» Frozen evolution in coservation parks

Debate

»» Any hope left for Zimbabwe after the elections?

»» Maoist triumph in Nepal's election

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