KfW Entwicklungsbank

Effecient and Effective

Cooking on the Roof of the World

In Nepal the 200,000th biogas plant has recently been put into operation. The concept, supported by KfW Entwicklungsbank since 1997, is simple and successful at the same time. Many more plants are expected to follow. more

Promoting the Dialogue Between Science and Practitioners

KfW Award 2010 for Policy-relevant Development Research

KfW Entwicklungsbank is conferring the new annual KfW Award for policy-relevant development research. The award is assigned in close cooperation with the Development Economics Council of "Verein für Socialpolitik". more

SWM GHG Calculator

Recycling Waste – Waste to Energy

Developing and emerging countries have the potential to improve their global greenhouse gas balance by establishing sustainable waste management systems. The newly developed SWM GHG calculator is an excel-based tool to calculate climate protection effects for a range of different waste disposal strategies. more

Social Marketing

Successful Anti-AIDS Campaign in Niger

Behavioural changes are difficult to bring about, especially in private matters. The issue of family planning and AIDS is, therefore, a very delicate one that requires a great deal of sensitivity. The example of Niger is a case in point. more

KfW Provides Emergency Aid to Haiti

School Lunches, Food and Jobs

Again and again the Caribbean island state is hit by hurricanes. In August and September 2008, hurricanes cost hundreds of lives, destroyed innumerable homes, fields and livelihoods. KfW Entwicklungsbank delivered aid via the World Food Progamme. more

Priority Areas of Cooperation

Rice Husks Instead of Coal in India

India is growing fast, with not only the population but also the economy experiencing dynamic growth. Even so, more than 500 million people still have no electricity. more