New issue of GIZ's magazine 'akzente' now available

The number of people forced to flee their homes has now reached levels not seen since the Second World War. But what lies behind this? Author Jochen Stahnke from the Frankfurter Allgemeine Zeitung tackles this question in the new issue of akzente. And he discovers that the line between good and bad, between victims and people smugglers, is not always clear cut. In this issue’s interview, Federal Development Minister Gerd Müller explains what strategies the German Government is pursuing and how it is tackling the root causes of displacement.

And prize-winning author Saša Stanišić briefly reflects on his own poignant experiences of fleeing Bosnia.

The reports take you around the world: to Tajikistan, where starting a business calls for innovative ideas and a fair amount of courage. To Egypt, where job centres are being used to counter unemployment. And to Brazil, where controlled fires in the Cerrado savannah are helping to prevent even worse bushfires.

The akzente app for tablets provides lots of additional interesting information, such as a picture gallery of famous refugees, a video to accompany the report from Tajikistan and a podcast about young Egyptians looking for the right job. A new video explains how the app works and shows you how to get the most out of it.