Flagship Report Disruption & Reform
New IDOS publication identifies pathways to rebuild international cooperation in times of disruption and to advance sustainable futures.
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AI and Development Cooperation
Artificial intelligence (AI) systems can now decide and act autonomously. Research at IDOS focuses on their development in three key areas.
Sustainable Urban Development
Urban October focuses on sustainable and liveable cities. Our special collection, “Sustainable Urban Development,” brings together IDOS analyses, research findings, and policy recommendations on urbanisation, climate adaptation, mobility, housing, and social inclusion. Explore current perspectives on shaping the cities of tomorrow.
YouTube Video: Disruption and Reform
New WBGU Special Report “Social Cohesion Strengthens Security” published.
Blog: Private Sector Mobilisation: Are We Missing the Bigger Picture?
Press release of 12 October: Länderbericht zu Steuervergünstigungen in Deutschland
Our expertise on the Middle East and North Africa (Mena) as well as on other topics
Opinion pieces and media contributions
What can development partners do to help national development banks?
Successful partnerships should be measured by both the banks’ financial and institutional capacity to invest in sustainable development at scale.
Read moreThe global pullback from foreign aid
Global foreign aid is shrinking at a historic rate, according to the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD). German political scientiest Stephan Klingebiel says it may not just be concerns about defence or public spending that is driving these cutbacks: "I think this kind of rise of pupulism in European countries is the main driver".
Read moreEvents
Bonn, 15.10.2026 until 16.10.2026
Bonn, 29.10.2026
Aachen, 05.11.2026
Current publications
Social cohesion and climate-driven planned relocation in urban settlements: evidence from Suva, Fiji
Martin-Shields, Charles / Anawaite Matadradra / Sevanaia Sakai / Unaisa Raileqe / Timothy Fadgen (24/2026)
Chasing the trillions: what MDB lending can - and cannot - mobilise
Zattler, Jürgen K. / Kathrin Berensmann / Yabibal Walle (11/2026)
The OECD Development Assistance Committee at 70: who defines ‘Mutual Interest’?
Sumner, Andy / Stephan Klingebiel (2026)
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