Discussion Paper are short research papers which are directed at different research target groups. These papers deal in general with concrete and stringently collected topics. They often discuss interim findings on research projects, theses, evaluation and political reports. Discussion Paper can be downloaded for free on the website of the German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS) or ordered at a price of € 6.00. Please contact our publication department by mail or e-mail.
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Peltzer, Roger / Daniela Röttger (2013)
Discussion Paper, 4/2013
This paper discusses the efficiency of different cotton sector organization models in seven countries of Sub-Saharan Africa such as their capacity to stabilize purchase prices for farmers, their ability to combine cotton and food crop production and to guarantee social and ecological sustainability.
Does decentralization benefit river basin management or does it create competition among subnational administrations and river basin organizations in Mongolia? An assessment of the responsibilities and the financial resources available to entities charged with river basin management provides answers.
Grimm, Sven / Mareike Magdalena Gensch / Johanna Hauf / Julia Prenzel / Nitja Rehani / Sarah Senz / Olivier Vogel (2018)
Discussion Paper, 19/2018
The interface between research and policy-making is gaining relevance, as complexities in global challenges increase. This paper explores the science-policy-interface in South Africa, based on more than 100 interviews. It examines the incentives and provides recommendations for academia and policy-makers.
China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a flagship project of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in Pakistan. Using an analytical framework aimed to assess the quality of South-South Cooperation (SCC), this discussion paper examines to what extent China adheres to SSC principles in Pakistan.
Loewe, Markus / Nicole Rippin (eds.) (2015)
Discussion Paper, 7/2015
The United Nations have a new agenda for development until 2030. But the list of indicators that they will use for measuring progress towards the goals of the agenda has not been finalised yet. DIE experts have prepared comments on all goals and the indicators that are currently under discussion.
Schützhofer, Timm B. (2016)
Discussion Paper, 15/2016
Resource revenues are often regarded as a major cause of states' lacking ability to tax. Can these revenues also lead to an opposite development? This paper analyses the dynamics that made possible increases in Ecuador's non resource based tax revenues in times of high resource revenues.
Bohnet, Michael / Stephan Klingebiel / Paul Marschall (2018)
Discussion Paper, 15/2018
Die Struktur der deutschen öffentlichen Entwicklungsleistungen (ODA) ist im Umbruch. Es sind deutliche Veränderungen mit Blick auf Höhe, Umfang und Muster erkennbar. Dieser Beitrag skizziert die Trends im Detail, liefert kritische Reflexionen und gibt dazu mögliche strategische Interpretationen.