Public interventions in reproductive lives and choices have a long-standing tradition. In so-called development cooperations, population policies are usually disguised as “family planning”. But whose interests are at stake? And how is it connected with the old myth of overpopulation? 

In recent years the term „development aid“ has been replaced by „development cooperation“, as it was deemed too paternalistic and one-sided. But the power structures and vested interests behind the concept have not significantly changed. This also applies to the field of gene editing and reproductive technologies. 

In recent years the term „development aid“ has been replaced by „development cooperation“, as it was deemed too paternalistic and one-sided. But the power structures and vested interests behind the concept have not significantly changed. This also applies to the field of gene editing and reproductive technologies.