Publications

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.

Women, Policy and Political Leadership

Regional Perspectives

We are pleased to present the second edition of our book Women,Policy and Political Leadership: Regional Perspectives. The papers of the first edition have been updated by prominent authors from around the world to include the latest regional insights into the situation of female political leadership and prospects as well as challenges.

Laschet zum CDU-Vorsitzenden gewählt

Pressemitteilung

Solar Energy in East Africa – Opportunities, Challenges and the Impact of COVID-19

The outbreak of the novel corona virus disease has impacted renewable energy in Africa. Although much of the world is experiencing reduced energy demand due to on-going lockdown measures which has resulted in unstable oil prices, and traditional logic suggests that low oil prices can make renewable energy less competitive. However, African Governments and relevant stakeholders are recognising the important role renewable energy (and in particular solar energy) can play in fighting the pandemic and in assisting businesses to stay afloat following this disruption.

The Trade Agenda for the 46th U.S. President –Advancing Global Economic Order?

As Joe Biden takes office as the 46th President of the United States the country is at a turning point in its trade policy, one where rules are likely to move to the forefront. A key question is whether in response to the weakening of the nearly 75-year old multilateral trading system the United States will lead a concerted effort with like-minded economies to create high-standard rules that will help prevent the deconstruction of the trading system into competing blocs of laws, standards, and norms.