On the Jugendpressetag “Development” organized by the boys and the press NRW Youth Medienzentrum had fifty young journalists interested in the possibility that the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development Minister Heidemarie Wieczorek-Zeul to meet. The focus of the research visit was the discussion with the Federal Minister for Economic Cooperation and Development on hot issues and problems around the theme of development policy. Furthermore, future prospects of poverty reduction and shaping a fairer world, to take center stage. Following an introductory statement on the current state of development policy, was the politician, the participants speak and answer questions.
“The goal is still the Millennium Goals a reality.” (Wieczorek-Zeul). Although there is already significant progress in their implementation, but should we continue to strive to ensure that children are better going to school could be built in developing countries. The focus is also the fight against HIV. Already three million people were due to the global fund to fight HIV, tuberculosis and malaria to be saved, “This goal must also be pursued in future.” (Wieczorek-Zeul). Here, the politician their position clear: “You can protect yourself, and there are condoms.” On the specific question whether the Pope had acted irresponsibly, but it remained in the answer that abstinence and fidelity are certainly important, but you do need to protect. This meant therefore responsibility for all.
In terms of education Wieczorek stated clearly that education is closely connected with the fight against poverty. What does it mean now specifically for the education? What must happen in the future? In any event, there is a basic training to 14 Life year. In this regard they referred to debt relief for the poorest developing countries, which makes it possible, that 29 million more children in Africa can go to school, thus showing that money is still effect. “It is also important to the structure of the course.” (Wieczorek-Zeul). Most notable was especially the cooperation with the Research and Education Ministry. We would also, among others, the DAAD, which is a possibility for the exchange offer, particularly in developing countries. This multi-cultural exchange is very important. Concrete sales plans, however, were not mentioned.
The global objectives of development policy, gender equality, environmental and economic promotion. The politician highlighted that a UN World Business Council should be created. In order to do justice to shape globalization, it must be a democratic responsibility. The example of Poverty in Germany and the gap between rich and poor clarity, whether the introduction of a statutory minimum wage needed, as is the limitation of manager salaries. More than 100 million people were by the crises of recent years in poverty has been banished. A quarter of people still live in poverty, a condition must be changed.
Following the roundtable was the politician willing to date a photo is available. In the second part of the event were questions for Mr. Behr, the spokesman of the ministry asked. -The close confidante of the Federal Minister, especially when it came to publishing sensitive news from .- The Ministry is working in the Press Department: blessing or curse? Klar was one: Even if you take the job in many foreign countries to visit, limited to the cultural experience, however, often on the road from the airport to the hotel or conference room. Moreover, long workdays are not uncommon and require a high degree of flexibility.
The Jugendpressetag: A revealing glimpse behind the scenes ministry. After the official visit to the Ministry, the participants of a policy different side experience in Madame Tussauds, they were not the only politician on the arm, but also in the arm and take a close look. Be it in a hug with the Chancellor, or a neat smile into the camera at the side of Obama. Besides the fun factor was a tour of the Wax Museum at the same time a journey through the politics and, of course, art, culture and celebrity life.
