Humanitarian aid: increased
Breakthrough for Austrian humanitarian aid? The federal government has increased the funds significantly. In an international comparison, however, the need to catch up is still great.
Sustainable ocean economy: lifebuoy for the sea
When you think of the sea, you probably have a very simple sound in your ear: above the gentle sound of waves, below, peaceful silence. Indeed...
Agenda 2030: Development on the brakes
Fighting poverty, access to high-quality education for all girls and boys, basic health care for everyone: 17 countries have set a total of 193 goals for a better world by 2030. The effects of the pandemic are likely to make it much more difficult to achieve the goals.
Green recovery as a way out of the crisis
Under the catchphrase Green Recovery, the restart of the global economy after the corona crisis and the fight against climate change are to be tackled hand in hand. Can this vision stand up to reality in developing countries?
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Expertise from Austria for projects in developing countries
In cooperation with the World Bank and Co, Austrian consultants are active in all corners of the world. Find current projects here.
Christof Industries: Focus on the cycle
From environmental technology to the feed industry - the plant manufacturer Christof Industries from Graz serves a wide variety of industries. At the moment, the intelligent recycling of waste is being worked on. Not only are new technologies on the radar, but also challenging markets.
Lab of Tomorrow: Ideas for waste
Mastering development challenges through innovations and cooperation: That is the purpose of the Lab of Tomorrow, which is now also celebrating its premiere in Austria. Partners from various organizations are looking together for business solutions to the waste problem in the Western Balkans.
Pet market in Asia
Pet hype
The hope that lockdowns with dogs, cats or hamsters will be easier to endure is fueling the demand for pets. As the booming market in China and other Asian countries show, the desire for an animal companion is also growing beyond the pandemic where prosperity and urbanization are increasing.
Sustainable hotels: check-in with a clear conscience
The modern building complex made of steel, glass and lava rock sits enthroned on the edge of an old volcanic crater, in the middle of nowhere. On clear ...
Interview
Sustainability in the hotel industry: local impact, global power
corporAID: Is sustainability still a niche in the hotel industry or is it already mainstream? Wolfgang M. Neumann: There is definitely a strong trend ...
Economic Partnerships
Window for innovation
The Austrian Development Agency advances the private sector in developing countries with business partnerships. The funding instrument was used for years to support Austrian companies in particular in poor markets. Now they also want to test new things, as an Africa project by Ashoka Austria shows.
Corporate due diligence
A closer look at the supply chain
Only every third company in the EU currently carefully checks its global suppliers with a view to decent working conditions and compliance with environmental standards. However, human rights and environmental due diligence are not only coming to the fore on the political agenda, but also in companies.
Interview
TTTech: Crisis winner technology
Georg Kopetz, CEO of the TTTech Group, emphasizes in an interview with corporAID the opportunities new technologies offer for growth and sustainable development. He wants Europe to be more strongly positioned in terms of technology policy and sees China as a role model when it comes to market development through technology exports.
3 conversation
From the Africa summit to the new partnership
Werner H. Bittner, Umdasch Group Ventures, Martin Engelberg, ÖVP member of the National Council, and Arnold Schuh, WU Vienna, will discuss perspectives of increased economic cooperation with Africa, the potential contribution of local companies and the need to catch up in terms of communication and coordination.
Interview
Fronius: growth that makes sense
For Elisabeth Engelbrechtsmüller-Strauss, CEO of the Upper Austrian technology company Fronius, the key to further growth lies in internationalization - and in the megatrend of sustainability. She sees the need for industry to provide innovative solutions here. As a family company, Fronius has the staying power to do this.
Interview
Globalization will intensify
Renationalization tendencies and a lack of self-responsibility endanger our prosperity, warns Georg Kapsch, CEO of Kapsch Group and former President of the Federation of Austrian Industries. For sustainable growth and climate protection, what is needed are above all technological progress and a different kind of globalization for the benefit of all.
Asia as a model
This book is an appeal to African leaders to emulate the successful Asian development path.
Agenda for Africa
In their new book, the authors outline an agenda for sustainable economic development in Africa.