Development leaders are grappling with how to defend international cooperation in an increasingly security-focused world.
On the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference, Devex sat down with Ingrid-Gabriela Hoven, managing director of Germany development agency GIZ. She discussed the shifting geopolitical mood, the impact of German budget cuts, and why she believes scaling back development cooperation will ultimately undermine security.
This conversation has been lightly edited for length and clarity.