In the fertile valley of the Senegal River farmers grow rice on vast swathes of land. While farmers use traditional methods and tools, they also rely on digital tools to compete in the market.

Water is a precious resource in Central Asia. akzente visits Uzbekistan to see how it can be distributed sustainably and fairly – and how this enhances stability in the region in times of climate change.

Remote, but forward-looking: Singra shows how e-mobility can change lives – especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Windhoek Lager, brewed in Namibia’s capital Windhoek, is one of Africa’s most popular beers. Produced in line with Germany’s beer purity law, top quality is just as important as sustainability.

Stray dogs, muddy paths and dangerous crossings are just some of the challenges Ukrainian children face on their way to school.

High-quality seed and better knowledge of modern farming techniques are the key to higher yields – and to improving the lives of farming families. GIZ is supporting farmers in Ethiopia to boost their crops.

When the Assad regime in Syria reacted violently to the reform movement inspired by the Arab Spring, hundreds of thousands fled to Jordan. Two inspiring Syrian women share their stories of starting afresh.

Modern technology could enable farmers in Ethiopia to achieve far higher yields. An interview with Stephan Auer, the German ambassador to Ethiopia.

As they look for alternatives to migration, young people in El Salvador now receive support with vocational training, finding employment and personal development.

Fashion from Georgia is being celebrated on the catwalk. However, if the industry is to establish itself on the European market, it needs not just creativity, but above all new expertise.

In eastern Ukraine, specially trained dogs are helping to treat disabled children and those traumatised by conflict. Elena Lakhno, owner of the therapy dog Hillary, talks about her work.

The health care system in the eastern part of the Democratic Republic of the Congo is being given a new lease of life. The impoverished province of South Kivu shows how this might look. Insights from a hospital and a medical centre full of mothers and babies.