Am 6. April 2020 berichtete die Neue Zürcher Zeitung über ein in Kritik geratenes Entwicklungsprojekt der Schweizer Entwicklungszusammenarbeit. Mein Beitrag zielt nicht darauf ab, über die dargelegten Sachverhalte zu urteilen. Viel zentraler scheint mir zu beleuchten, dass aus diesem Artikel gefolgert werden könnte, dass die Entwicklungszusammenarbeit an sich ein fehlerhaftes und unprofessionelles Geschäft sei.
Wie “fair” ist fairer Handel?
Die Sommerferien sind zu Ende und so auch meine Ferienlektüre „DAS PRINZIP FAIRTRADE – vom Weltladen zum Supermarkt“ (Caspar Dohmen, orange-press Berlin, 2017). Das Buch brilliert durch seine Vielschichtigkeit, mit der es Geschichte, Politik und wirtschaftliche Zusammenhänge von „Fairtrade“ dargelegt. Wusstest Du, dass …
Five facts about Wonder Woman we should wonder about.
On 21 October 2016 the U.N. officially named the comic book heroine Wonder Woman to be the new U.N. honorary ambassador to support the achievement of gender equality by 2030. But there are at least five alarming topics we should be aware of when it comes to the critical reflection of the new U.N. gender equality champion.
“We will take the Myanmar music to the international level!”
A song composition inspired by a new country experience is probably the most beautiful souvenir you can bring along. When I got the chance to make recordings at the “ESUS5 Recording and Jamming Studio” I met with Aaron S., one of the studio owners, to learn from his experience and life within the vibrant and now fast growing music scene in Yangon.
Typhoon Haiyan – A Personal Attempt to Cope with a Crisis 10’000 miles away.
Five days ago, typhoon Haiyan swept across the Philippines leaving behind a trail of unconceivable devastation. I feel devastated and uncomfortable following the tragedy that happens just in this moment on this globe - while I am in the happy position to sit in front of a sweet-smelling steaming cup of tea.
Gender Mainstreaming – Still a Subsidiary Stream?
The concept of "Gender Mainstreaming" is based on the assumption that any action has a gender specific impact and that every activity shall consider female and male aspects, respectively. Recently, the Swiss National TV announced the launch of a new television series titled "Die Schweizer" (English: The Swiss).Surprisingly, only male historical figures are documented. As a result, a chorus of disapproval rushed through the television audience. During the last weeks I followed the debates and their outcome makes me thinking a lot.
Breakdance Project Uganda. How art can be a healer.
Ever heard about the Breakdance Project Uganda? I stumbled upon it via the documentary "BOUNCING CATS" several months ago and since then I've been following the project on Facebook. Still, I am deeply impressed by this project and I feel the need to share with you "The Power of Art" and some good music!
Fabienne-Alexia Müller 