“Anytime, Anywhere“ – Zur aktuellen Nordkoreapolitik Seouls

Die USA haben einen neuen Präsidenten, den vor allem viele Aufgaben im eigenen Land erwarten, der aber auch die Koordinaten der amerikanischen Außenpolitik korrigieren will. Absehbar folgen daraus unter anderem teils drastische Veränderungen in den Ansätzen gegenüber Nordkorea, wo sich derweil bekannte Eskalationsrituale zu wiederholen scheinen. Die Regierung in Südkorea aber setzt auch im letzten Amtsjahr von Präsident Moon auf Verhandlungsbereitschaft.

Assessment of Intergrated Development Plans for Samburu and Turkana Counties

Border Conflict

The need for this research work was borne out of the recognition of inter-communal and inter-clan conflicts as major concerns among the pastoral communities within the northern counties of Kenya. Specific focus was on the possible roles played by local politics and politicians as facilitators of intercommunal and inter-clan conflicts among the Baringo, Turkana, Samburu and West Pokot counties’ residents, especially those living at the cross-borders. The research further explored the existence and contribution of political economy and multi-dimensional predisposing factors to inter-community conflicts.

Guide for the Media to Champion for Increased Public Understanding & Participation in Food Security

Radio Programm for Food Security

This radio program guidebook has been designed to help radio journalists, reporters and hosts to set up and run Sustainable Food Security sessions in radio stations that have presence in West Pokot, Baringo and Samburu counties, and other rural counties of Kenya.

Toward an Enhanced Strategic Policy in the Philippines

The Strategic Studies Program (SSP) of the University of the Philippines Center for Integrative and Development Studies (UP-CIDS), with support from KAS Philippines, released "Toward an Enhanced Strategic Policy in the Philippines" which features research on strategic policy, security studies, and Philippines foreign policy.

Women Access to LandRights for Food SecurityA case of Baringo and Samburu Counties

Women, Land and Food Security

The main objective of this study was to establish how land access by women affects food security in the various livelihood zones in Samburu and Baringo counties. The study, conducted by two independent consultants, was both qualitative and quantitative in nature where views were collected from political players, no-state actors and local community members from the two counties. Findings and discussions, including analysis was done for each county. The main thematic areas done analysis were: land ownership; local politics and women access to land; livelihoods options for women; challenges for accessing land rights by women and county plans regarding land rights and access.

„Die neue US-Regierung muss schnelle Ergebnisse liefern“

Washington-Büroleiter der Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Paul Linnarz im Interview zu den Plänen der Biden-Regierung

Am 20. Januar wird der designierte US-Präsident Joe Biden vereidigt und sein Amt antreten. Biden kündigte an, direkt im Anschluss einige Maßnahmen in Kraft zu setzen, mit denen Entscheidungen der bisherigen Trump-Regierung zurückgenommen werden. Dies gilt insbesondere für die Corona-, Klima- und Außenpolitik.

Decentralization, Constitutional Reform, and Governance Innovations during the COVID-19 Pandemic

Policy Forum Series

The Department of the Interior and Local Government's publication, "Policy Forum Series on Decentralization, Constitutional Reform, and Governance Innovations during the COVID-19 Pandemic" is now available for download. This publication is published with support from KAS Philippines.

Halbzeit der Regierung Bolsonaro – wo steht Brasilien im Jahr 2021?

Die Covid-19-Pandemie mit ihren schwerwiegenden gesundheitlichen, sozialen und wirtschaftlichen Folgen für Brasilien überschattete das zweite Jahr der Amtszeit von Staatspräsident Bolsonaro. Das schwache Abschneiden bei den Kommunalwahlen im November kann als Dämpfer für den Bolsonarismus interpretiert werden und die Liste der innenpolitischen Herausforderungen für 2021, angefangen mit dem holprigen Start der Impfkampagne, ist lang. Brasiliens Reputation auf dem internationalen Parkett hat unter Präsident Bolsonaro ebenfalls gelitten, die größte Volkswirtschaft Lateinamerikas mit ihrer traditionell multilateralen Ausrichtung wird in der Post-Pandemie-Zeit jedoch nicht nur bei Umwelt- und Handelsfragen gebraucht werden.

Handbook for Local Government Actors

Accountability, Public Resource Management and Gender Inclusion in Local Governments

In the face of the changing needs of communities served by local governments, laws relating to the operations of local governments have been known to change frequently owing to the demanding nature of accountability and governance. KAS and its partners, therefore, present the most recent legal framework which contains legislation, regulations and policies applicable to the local governments in their dayto- day operations.

Shaping the Future of German-Cambodian Relations

'Shaping the Future of German-Cambodian Relations' is the second publication of KAS Cambodia on the relationship between Germany and Cambodia. With this second version, the publication brings various discussions on political, economic, and socio-cultural relations of the two countries, while looking forward to stronger relations and a lighter future between the two with critical policy recommendations. Subscribe to the publication for detailed content.