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Setting the course for a new German development policy

The new German Federal Government is reorganising its relations with actors in the Global South. IDOS is involved in shaping foreign policies and international cooperation for sustainable development with debates, scientific analyses and recommendations for action.

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Dekorationselement
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

Refugees and displacement

Never before have so many people been displaced worldwide. The causes of flight and migration are often complex. How can development policy help to prevent displacement and mitigate its negative consequences?

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Theme special

Klimalog – Research and dialogue for a climate-smart and just transformation

As part of the Klimalog, IDOS promotes an understanding of the links between climate policy and development and researches concrete steps towards a transformation towards "climate-smart" and equitable development paths.

Opinion pieces and media contributions

The Current Column

Why United Nations Peacekeeping Matters

Christoph Dworschak / Karina Mross

In an increasingly fragmented world, we cannot afford to abandon one of the most reliable instruments for building and preserving peace.

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Global Policy Journal

In search of a Plan B: The Future of Global Development Lies in ‘Like-Minded Internationalism’

Ishmael, Len / Stephan Klingebiel / Andy Sumner

Len Ishmael, Stephan Klingebiel and Andy Sumner argue that states and coalitions must soon decide whether they will become norm-takers or norm-makers. 22 May 2025

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Events

Side Event Hamburg Sustainability Conference
Training for Transformation

Hamburg, 02.06.2025 until 06.06.2025

1st MGG Science Dialogue Day
Further events

Current publications

Financiamiento del desarrollo urbano: suelo y movilidad pública en ciudades de Asia y América Latina

Acosta, Claudia / Franco Jauregui-Fung / Bruno Lana / Diego Aulestia (2025)

Media support needs a tech upgrade before it’s too late

Sinanoglu, Semuhi (2025)

Advancing gender equality in climate action through NDC 3.0: insights from the LDCs

Banerjee, Aparajita (8/2025)

The digital and digitally enabled economy as a driver of women employment? The Case of Jordan

Zintl, Tina (2025)

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