Because of unfavourable demographic developments, Germany is in dire need of foreign skilled workers. To persuade them to choose Germany over other countries, the Federal Republic is even reviewing its almost institutionalised reservations vis-à-vis migrants and foreigners. Migrants already living in Germany can get their professional certificates and degrees earned abroad recognised thanks to a special law, and the government …
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Remembering Bob Marley, 35 Years On
2016 commemorates the 35th anniversary of Bob Marley’s death. Perhaps no other musician has had such a profound impact on how we see the world and our place in it as Marley, who died on 11 May 1981. He infused powerful social messages – of unity and strength in the face of oppression – in his music. German reggae enthusiast …
Read More »My experiences at the sustainability camp 2016 in Bonn, by Kole Odutola
US-Nigerian poet and development communications scholar, who teaches Yoruba at the University of Florida, Gainsville, writes about his experiences at Bonn’s first sustainabilty bar camp which took place on 25 June.
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