Theme special

Gender equity and development

Gender-related research at IDOS ranges from concepts and methodologies originating from Gender and/or Feminist Studies, to critical reflections on the positionality of researchers who are themselves social actors and thus embedded in power relations.

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At IDOS, we aspire to co-shape a collaborative multipolar world for sustainable futures. We do so by conducting high-quality research, offering independent policy advice, and learning across borders and regions while seeking to align development and sustainability.
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Theme special

What global role for the EU?

Following the 2024 European Parliament elections and ensuing leadership changes, the political decisions the EU will take will shape the future of the European project and the role of the EU as a global player in the years to come.

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Theme special

Effects of a new Trump presidency

How would another presidency of Donald Trump affect international cooperation? Possible scenarios and their impact on trade, security and multilateral organisations.

Opinion pieces and media contributions

The Current Column

Germany’s new Arctic guidelines: a case for knowledge diversification

Wehrmann, Dorothea / Charlotte Gehrke

We need to move beyond gathering data on the effects of climate change in the Arctic regions to tackle the crisis of slow-moving political action.

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Statement in D+C

How development policy is misunderstood

Klingebiel, Stephan

Although the reality of development policy has changed significantly in recent years, public and political discourse is still narrowly focused on the field’s altruistic or humanitarian goals. More must be done to demonstrate how relevant development policy is to solving global problems, especially today, says Stephan Klingebiel.

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Events

Research Colloquium
Research Colloquium on Triangular Cooperation

Online, 22.10.2024 until 03.12.2024

Policy dialogue
Forced migration and social cohesion

Bonn and online, 23.10.2024

Further events

Current publications

Towards a green H2 economy: Costa Rica Country Report

Stamm, Andreas / Anne Kantel / Lisa Sagner (2024)

Towards a green H2 economy: Türkiye Country Report

Oyan, Ece (2024)

Towards a green H2 economy: Algeria Country Report

Aboushady, Nora / Ines Jaroudi (2024)

Categories, refugee camps, and the governance of de-territorialized bodies

Jaji, Rose / Tanja Kleibl (59/7)

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