The German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS) is locate in the UN City of Bonn and is one of the world’s leading research institutions and think tanks for global sustainable development. Our work is based on the interplay between Research, Policy Advice and Training. The IDOS is building bridges between theory and practice.
The research is theory-based, empirically driven and application-oriented. It provides the basis for the activities in policy advice of the Institute. We develop policy-relevant concepts, advises ministries, governments and international organisations, and refers to current policy issues. The training programmes of the Institute for university graduates and young professionals are integrated into the research and advisory process.
The institutional agreement ensures the principle of scientific independence of the Institute. The shareholders of the Institute – the Federal Republic of Germany (75 %) and the State of North Rhine-Westphalia (25 %) – appoint the Board of Trustees.
Board of Trustees
The members of the Board of Trustees are composed of staff members of federal and state government departments with a particular interest in the activities and of representatives of public life. Its task is to supervise the Institute's work.
Organisational Culture
The Institute's distinctive research profile combines Research, Policy Advice and Professional Training. The close link between these three areas forms a unique institutional culture that allows for excellent research/ scientific work.
History
The German Development Institute / Deutsches Institut für Entwicklungspolitik (DIE) was established in 1964 in Berlin as a non-profit-making limited liability company (gemeinnützige Gesellschaft mit beschränkter Haftung – gGmbH). Back then, shareholders were the Federal Republic of Germany and the State of Berlin. Today, the Institute is one of the leading international think tanks in the field of development policy and international cooperation.
Working and Familiy Life
We run a family-oriented personnel policy to achieve a better reconciliation of family and working life. To earn the certificate audit berufundfamilie, the Institute had to undergo a thorough review of its efforts in conciliating work and family life.
Career & Internships
On a regular basis, we offer job positions within its research departments, at irregular intervals also within the service facilities.