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Highlights

akzente spotlights political and social developments. Essays by leading authors contribute to current debates, and interviews and comments help broaden horizons. Infographics provide a clear presentation of complex issues.

Highlights

Africa

Focus: Africa

A continent in transition

Africa is the continent of opportunity – economic, political and cultural. But how can it make the most of its potential?

Infographic: Africa

Great opportunities and diversity

Africa is far from a monotonous region that will never succeed. The infographic shows opportunities and challenges.

Guest article: Africa

Feeding the fish

Jowhor Ile is a Nigerian author whose writings about daily life in Africa are both poetic and political.

Africa - Interview

‘Africa can capture the century’

Kandeh Yumkella has left a high-ranking position at the United Nations in order to push for progress in Sierra Leone.

Agenda 2030

Infographic: Agenda 2030

Some progress, more work ahead

In the past two decades, the world has made major progress in many areas.

Guest article: Agenda 2030

‘Stop saying nothing has changed!’

Tunisians should be more proud of what they have achieved after the Arab Spring, says Amel Karboul.

Agenda 2030 - Interview

‘We overstate the negative’

Max Roser studies living conditions worldwide. He sees a clear upward trend: conditions are improving – if we take the long view.

Essay - Agenda 2030

A compass – even in times of crisis

Agenda 2030 is a plan of action to ensure that all the world’s people can live in dignity, freedom and in a healthy environment.

Health

Essay: Health

Getting better

People are living longer, including in the developing countries – even though health systems are still far from robust.

Infographic: Health

More time to live

Nowadays, people are living longer – and this trend can be observed all over the world.

Focus health - interview

‘We have to reach young people’

Latanya Mapp Frett, Executive Director of Planned Parenthood Global, about the right to family planning

Guest article: Health

For prosperous nations

Health is the basis for more prosperous nations, says Margaret Chan, Director-General of the World Health Organization.

Work

Essay: Work

More than just a job

Labour market policy can only work if it also reaches people without regular jobs.

Interview: Automation

‘Any job could be affected’

As automation proceeds, many jobs will be lost, says IT entrepreneur Martin Ford.

Infographic: Work

Jobs, Jobs, Jobs

The gap between ambition and reality in the labour market

Guest article: work

Work and dignity

When women have work, they can invest in the next generation, says lawyer Ela Bhatt from India.

Diversity

Essay: Cultural Diversity

The value of difference

We live in a world which welcomes different cultures and customs.

Guest article from Jordan

Tolerance – the jordanian way

Minister of Culture Lana Mamkegh

Business and diversity

Customer diversity

Diversity at Deutsche Post DHL Group

Infographic: Diversity

Diversity wins

Diversity is a key component of economic and political success.

Refugees

Essay: Refugees

Desire for a new life

Main challenges by the global refugee crisis - and some answers

Infographic: refugees

Unevenly distributed

In the past, the main burden was borne by developing countries.

Interview: refugee crisis

‘Tremendous challenge’

Minister Gerd Müller talks about the global refugee crisis.

Guest article: Saša Stanišić

A matter of chance

The author Saša Stanišić about arriving in a new country

Climate

Essay: Climate

Time for change

How the international community reacts to climate change

Infographic: climate

A key role for cities

The role of the cities for the future of our climate

Interview

‘We’re talking millions’

International lawyer Walter Kälin on climate-induced displacement

Guest article: climate change

Calls for action

Mary Robinson about fair burden sharing in acting on climate change