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Transparenzportale in der Entwicklungspolitik dienen zwei Kernfunktionen: Rechenschaftslegung gegenüber einem Fachpublikum und Kommunikation mit der breiteren Öffentlichkeit. In diesem Policy Brief zeigen wir anhand eines internationalen Vergleichs, wie Transparenzportale diesen Anforderungen besser gerecht werden können. Geber verfolgen das Ziel höherer Transparenz im Zuge einer umfassenderen Wirksamkeitsagenda. Im Sinne dieser internationalen Agenda soll Transparenz das Lernen befördern, die Vorhersagbarkeit für Partnerländer verbessern, Korruption bekämpfen und Rechenschaftspflichten erfüllen. Insgesamt können diese Faktoren zu einer höheren entwicklungspolitischen Wirksamkeit beitragen. Außerdem erhoffen sich Geber, dass ihre Arbeit mehr Zustimmung erfährt. Indem detaillierte Informationen zur Verfügung gestellt werden, soll die Fachöffentlichkeit die Qualität von Entwicklungsprojekten besser bewerten können. Es soll ein Lern- und Verbesserungsprozess angestoßen werden und die breite Öffentlichkeit soll sich davon überzeugen können, dass Steuergelder wirksam eingesetzt werden. Die Bürger*innen können über die Portale Projektinhalte nachvollziehen und sich ein eigenes Bild machen. Aktuelle Debatten lassen jedoch auf komplexere Dynamiken schließen. Das Projekt „Radwege in Peru“ wurde in der deutschen Öffentlichkeit skandalisiert. Im Kontext der Schließung der US-Entwicklungsagentur USAID wurden einzelne Projekte politisiert. Entsprechend können Transparenzportale auch nicht intendierte Folgen auslösen. Wenn etwa Informationen aus dem Zusammenhang gerissen werden, es zu Verständnisproblemen kommt und legitime Kritik an einzelnen Projekten unbeantwortet bleibt. Geber können diese negativen Effekte abmildern, indem sie die Transparenzportale umgestalten. In Zeiten sinkender Zustimmung und Kürzungen der Entwicklungsbudgets sollten sie die Portale dazu nutzen, gezielt zu kommunizieren, und sie sollten mehr Bereitschaft zu einer ehrlicheren Debatte zeigen. Folgende Empfehlungen können dazu beitragen:
• Noch mehr Transparenz bei Wirkungsdaten: Obwohl die transparente Berichterstattung über Inhalte und Finanzdaten der Projekte Fortschritte macht, fehlen detaillierte Projektdaten zu Wirkungsmonitoring und -ergebnissen, die u. a. in Wirkungsmatrizen enthalten sind. Mit noch mehr Transparenz könnte hier die entwicklungspolitische Wirksamkeit erhöht werden.
• Zusätzliche Investitionen in die Kommunikation: Die nach international vergleichbaren Standards bereitgestellten Informationen müssen aufbereitet werden, da sie für die Bürger*innen nur schwer nachvollziehbar sind. In vielen Geberländern hat ein Großteil der Bevölkerung keine stabile zustimmende oder eine ablehnende Haltung zur Entwicklungszusammenarbeit. Eine zielgruppenorientierte Kommunikation sollte diese Menschen verstärkt ansprechen.
• Offenheit für Kritik und Diskurs: In der öffentlichen Debatte wehren sich entwicklungspolitische Akteur*innen oft gegen eine kritische Auseinandersetzung mit ihrer Arbeit. Dabei begegnen sie sowohl pauschaler als auch differenzierter Kritik vielfach mit Abwehr. Informierte Diskussionen aber, die sich auf Projektdaten aus den Portalen stützen, bieten die Chance, unwirksame Projekte offener zu diskutieren und sie im Zweifelsfall durch wirksame Projekte zu ersetzen.

Les appels à des législatives anticipées ou à une nouvelle élection présidentielle se multiplient, y compris au sein de l’ancienne majorité d’Emmanuel Macron.

The post L’ancien Premier ministre Edouard Philippe appelle une « élection présidentielle anticipée » appeared first on Euractiv FR.

Lundi 6 octobre, Ursula von der Leyen assistait à un débat sous haute tension au Parlement européen, consacré à deux motions de censure visant sa Commission. Portées par les eurodéputés français Jordan Bardella (RN) et Manon Aubry (LFI), ces initiatives ont été repoussées par les groupes centristes.

The post Motion de censure contre von der Leyen : au Parlement européen, les centristes font barrage à la charge menée par des Français appeared first on Euractiv FR.

Der Druck auf die Entwicklungspolitik ist enorm. Bei einer Reform kommt es jetzt vor allem darauf an, die Rolle des zuständigen Ministeriums neu zu definieren.

Der Druck auf die Entwicklungspolitik ist enorm. Bei einer Reform kommt es jetzt vor allem darauf an, die Rolle des zuständigen Ministeriums neu zu definieren.

Der Druck auf die Entwicklungspolitik ist enorm. Bei einer Reform kommt es jetzt vor allem darauf an, die Rolle des zuständigen Ministeriums neu zu definieren.

Bienvenue dans Rapporteur. Ici Eddy Wax, avec Nicoletta Ionta à Strasbourg. Nous aimons recevoir les commentaires de nos lecteurs : envoyez-nous vos réactions et vos suggestions. À savoir : France : Sébastien Lecornu entame d’ultimes négociations avant que le président de la République ne prenne « ses responsabilités » en cas d’échec Parlement : les centristes serrent […]

The post L’étau se resserre autour d’Emmanuel Macron appeared first on Euractiv FR.

Joint statement of the 29th Joint Council and Ministerial Meeting between the Gulf Cooperation Council and the European Union held in the State of Kuwait on 6 October 2025.

Statement by the High Representative on behalf of the European Union on the alignment of certain third countries with Council Decision (CFSP) 2025/1935 of 22 September 2025 amending Decision 2012/285/CFSP concerning restrictive measures in view of the situation in Guinea-Bissau.

Die Wiedervereinigung war ein Erfolg – sie bleibt aber eine Aufgabe. Deutschland muss Daseinsvorsorge endlich als Standortpolitik begreifen. , Vor 35 Jahren wurde aus zwei deutschen Staaten wieder einer – doch die wirtschaftlichen Unterschiede zwischen Ost und West sind bis heute spürbar. Der Tag der Deutschen Einheit erinnert nicht nur an die historische Überwindung der Mauer, sondern auch an die anhaltende Herausforderung, gleichwertige ...

This chapter is an overview of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in food science and bioprocesses. This comprehensive work introduces the subject of AI to new readers, focusing on the important applications and progress of this technology in food science and related areas such as bioprocess. Food science involves examining the biological, chemical, and physical makeup of food, understanding what leads to food spoilage, and grasping the principles behind food processing Bioprocessing on the other hand, is loosely defined as the production of value-added materials to industrial scale from a living source such as living cells. AI has revolutionized many industries, altering operational frameworks to offer innovative solutions to longstanding challenges. This book chapter first provides an overview of the food science and bioprocess industries and comprehensively describes the various AI and ML applications in food science and also emerging applications in the bioprocess development. Limitations of AI are then discussed before concluding with the final section of the chapter, which emphasizes the futuristic perspective of AI and ML in food science and bioprocess development.

This chapter is an overview of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in food science and bioprocesses. This comprehensive work introduces the subject of AI to new readers, focusing on the important applications and progress of this technology in food science and related areas such as bioprocess. Food science involves examining the biological, chemical, and physical makeup of food, understanding what leads to food spoilage, and grasping the principles behind food processing Bioprocessing on the other hand, is loosely defined as the production of value-added materials to industrial scale from a living source such as living cells. AI has revolutionized many industries, altering operational frameworks to offer innovative solutions to longstanding challenges. This book chapter first provides an overview of the food science and bioprocess industries and comprehensively describes the various AI and ML applications in food science and also emerging applications in the bioprocess development. Limitations of AI are then discussed before concluding with the final section of the chapter, which emphasizes the futuristic perspective of AI and ML in food science and bioprocess development.

This chapter is an overview of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) in food science and bioprocesses. This comprehensive work introduces the subject of AI to new readers, focusing on the important applications and progress of this technology in food science and related areas such as bioprocess. Food science involves examining the biological, chemical, and physical makeup of food, understanding what leads to food spoilage, and grasping the principles behind food processing Bioprocessing on the other hand, is loosely defined as the production of value-added materials to industrial scale from a living source such as living cells. AI has revolutionized many industries, altering operational frameworks to offer innovative solutions to longstanding challenges. This book chapter first provides an overview of the food science and bioprocess industries and comprehensively describes the various AI and ML applications in food science and also emerging applications in the bioprocess development. Limitations of AI are then discussed before concluding with the final section of the chapter, which emphasizes the futuristic perspective of AI and ML in food science and bioprocess development.

This article explores how participatory approaches and transnational cooperation can be advanced to advance multi-level governance in pursuit of the Sustainable Development Goals, focusing on SDG 11 “Sustainable cities and communities”. Based on qualitative research in Finland and Sweden we show that participatory approaches fail due to a lack of administrative capacity, path dependencies, societal conflicts and power asymmetries between the actors involved, which limit the transformative scope and legitimacy of policies. We argue that central governments in particular need to take more responsibility, provide more guidance and invest in capacity building and community empowerment at the local level.

This article explores how participatory approaches and transnational cooperation can be advanced to advance multi-level governance in pursuit of the Sustainable Development Goals, focusing on SDG 11 “Sustainable cities and communities”. Based on qualitative research in Finland and Sweden we show that participatory approaches fail due to a lack of administrative capacity, path dependencies, societal conflicts and power asymmetries between the actors involved, which limit the transformative scope and legitimacy of policies. We argue that central governments in particular need to take more responsibility, provide more guidance and invest in capacity building and community empowerment at the local level.

This article explores how participatory approaches and transnational cooperation can be advanced to advance multi-level governance in pursuit of the Sustainable Development Goals, focusing on SDG 11 “Sustainable cities and communities”. Based on qualitative research in Finland and Sweden we show that participatory approaches fail due to a lack of administrative capacity, path dependencies, societal conflicts and power asymmetries between the actors involved, which limit the transformative scope and legitimacy of policies. We argue that central governments in particular need to take more responsibility, provide more guidance and invest in capacity building and community empowerment at the local level.

Sandra Findeisen (58) lebt mit einer Krankheit, die kaum jemand sieht – und doch ihr ganzes Leben bestimmt. Die Bernbieterin kämpft täglich gegen extreme Erschöpfung und für mehr Anerkennung von Betroffenen. Jetzt macht ihr eine nationale Strategie Hoffnung.

On 26 September 2025, children stand outside a tent being used for medical services at Al Aqsa Hospital in Deir al Balah in the Gaza Strip. Credit: UNICEF/James Elder

By Oritro Karim
UNITED NATIONS, Oct 3 2025 (IPS)

In recent months, the humanitarian situation in Gaza has sharply deteriorated, with escalating hostilities driving mass civilian displacement and overwhelming the already fragile healthcare system, pushing it to the brink of collapse. UN officials are warning that thousands of civilians have been left with life-altering injuries without treatment.

As the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) continues its ground offensive into Gaza City, a series of evacuation orders have forced civilians to flee from the north of the enclave to the south. As of October 1, all remaining health facilities in Gaza are operating at partially functional capacities, facing critical shortages of medical supplies, straining access to basic, emergency services. Thousands of patients are crowded into shelters with poor sanitation, left vulnerable to explosives, and face malnutrition and life-altering injuries.

“Families in southern Gaza are squeezed into these and other overcrowded shelters or makeshift tents along the coast,” said UN Deputy Spokesperson Farhan Haq. “Many others are sleeping out in the open, often amid rubble. New arrivals in the south face poor sanitation, no privacy or safety, and a high risk of children being separated from their families – all while being exposed to explosive ordnance.”

On October 2, the World Health Organization (WHO) released an update on its findings related to trauma and the scale of medical needs in Gaza. Dr. Rik Peeperkorn, WHO’s Representative for the Occupied Palestinian Territory, gave a virtual briefing to reporters at UN Headquarters noting that trauma is widespread, with some 42,000 civilians sustaining life-changing injuries—about one-quarter of them children.

“These life changing injuries account for one quarter of all reported injuries, of a total of over 167,300 people injured since October 2023,” said Peeperkorn. “Survivors struggle with trauma, loss and daily survival where psychosocial referral services remain scarce.”

According to the report, the estimated number of civilians requiring long-term rehabilitation for conflict-related injuries has nearly doubled, rising from 22,500 in July 2024 to at least 41,844 by September. WHO has recorded high numbers of blast-related trauma, including amputations, burns, spinal cord injuries, maxillofacial and ocular damage, and traumatic brain injuries. These conditions often result in severe impairment and disfigurement, with many patients unable to access lifesaving care.

The report highlights a severe lack of access to reconstructive surgery and rehabilitation services, compounded by famine, unsanitary living conditions, disease outbreaks, and a critical shortage of psychosocial care—all of which disproportionately affect the most vulnerable populations. People with disabilities and chronic health conditions bear the heaviest burden, lacking critical access to sustained, long-term support.

The recent surge in cases of Guillain-Barré Syndrome—an autoimmune disorder that attacks peripheral nerves outside the brain and spinal cord—has further intensified these challenges. Additionally, medical experts project that the long-term impacts of famine, disease, and displacement will be particularly challenging for Gazans to recover from in the foreseeable future.

Peeperkorn informed reporters that long-term recovery will be difficult for the vast majority of civilians due to rampant food insecurity. “If you talk to the physicians and medical specialists in hospitals, they said even the simple trauma wounds did not recover quickly because almost all of them had a level of malnutrition. The whole recovery process was very extended,” said Peeperkorn.

According to the Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA), humanitarian organizations delivered just over 14,400 metric tons of food to Gaza through the UN-coordinated aid system—less than 26 percent of what is needed to meet basic daily needs. More than 77 percent of this aid was lost in transit, severely limiting the amount that reached partner warehouses for distribution.

“There’s a bit more food, that’s definitely true,” said Peeperkorn. “Prices are still way too high for many of the families and the food is still not diverse enough if you have a number of specifically vulnerable groups.”

Currently, less than 14 of Gaza’s 36 hospitals remain partially functional, with 8 of them being in Gaza City. Between September 11-28, WHO recorded 44 health services points that went out of service. Peeperkorn noted that approximately 200,000 to 300,000 civilians fled from the north of the enclave to the south, while roughly 800,000 to 900,000 remained in the north, where access to basic services is particularly strained.

“Health services in the north Gaza governorate are only provided through one particularly functioning medical point. We see fast declining shortages for essential items such as dressing kits, particularly gauze, but also essential post-operative wound care materials critically impact the ability for trauma cases.”

Peeperkorn noted that WHO has positioned a range of medical supplies for delivery to Gaza, widespread insecurity and access restrictions continue to impede their distribution. As a result, health facilities in Gaza remain unable to provide specialized care beyond basic emergency treatment.

WHO has emphasized the urgent need for medical evacuations, particularly for severe cases such as brain injuries, as many patients are suffering from multiple forms of trauma. It is estimated that over 15,000 people, including 3,800 children, urgently require specialized care outside of Gaza. “We need many more countries to accept patients, and the restoration of the West Bank and East Jerusalem referral pathway,” Peeperkorn said.

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Les députés de l'Assemblée nationale, 9è législature feront leur rentrée parlementaire le 31 octobre prochain. La session budgétaire s'ouvrira également ce même jour au palais des Gouverneurs à Porto-Novo.

La session budgétaire de l'Assemblée nationale, traditionnellement consacrée à l'examen du budget général de l'Etat, s'ouvrira le vendredi 31 octobre prochain. Elle se déroulera conformément aux dispositions de la Constitution et du Règlement intérieur, qui prévoient deux sessions ordinaires par an.

La Conférence des présidents, réunie le 25 septembre sous la direction de Louis Vlavonou, a validé cette date.

Les travaux de cette rentrée parlementaire s'étendront jusqu'au 31 janvier 2026.

Cette rentrée est particulière. Elle marque la dernière session de la 9e législature, installée en février 2023 pour un mandat transitoire de trois ans. Le passage de témoin est déjà prévu.

Les 109 députés de la 10e législature seront installés le 12 février 2026, au lendemain des élections législatives programmées pour le 11 janvier.
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Le parti d'opposition Les Démocrates (LD) a fixé son Conseil national au 11 octobre prochain.

Réunis le 11 octobre 2025, les militants du parti d'opposition Les Démocrates (LD) désigneront officiellement leur duo candidat à l'élection présidentielle de 2026.

L'annonce a été faite par Dr. Dossou Guy Mitokpè, secrétaire à la communication du parti.

Les regards sont tournés vers Les Démocrates, principale force d'opposition au Bénin, depuis la désignation du duo candidat de la mouvance présidentielle.
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