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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Friesen, Ina / Alma Wisskirchen (2022)
Discussion Paper, 17/2022
Based on the experience of feminist foreign and development policy pioneers, this paper offers ten recommendations for Germany’s feminist development policy. It highlights the need for a sound conceptual foundation and the necessary changes in the implementation of future development cooperation.
Burchi, Francesco / Gabriela Zapata-Román (2022)
Discussion Paper, 16/2022
Is inequality bad for social cohesion? Based on theory and limited evidence from Europe and Asia, this seems the case. Also our analysis on Africa finds a negative relationship between inequality and social cohesion, but this is not strong and valid only for the horizontal aspect of social cohesion.
Waisbich, Laura Trajber / Sebastian Haug (2022)
Discussion Paper, 15/2022
Brazil and China have set up partnerships with the United Nations to share their policy experiences with the world. This paper provides the first systematic and comparative analysis of these transfer partnerships.
Mühlberger, Wolfgang (2022)
Discussion Paper, 13/2022
Zweck dieser Studie ist es, die Beziehungen zwischen Staat und Gesellschaft im Irak zu betrachten. Die Analyse platziert die Denkfigur des Gesellschaftsvertrages im irakischen Kontext und lotet den Zustand des irakischen Staatswesen und der Gesellschaft aus.
The discussion paper analyses opportunities and challenges of the European Union Circular Economy Action Plan (EU-CEAP) for developing and emerging countries (DECs) with a focus on the plastic packaging, electric vehicles and batteries sectors.
Are Mexico’s trade agreements suitable to tackle climate change? This paper looks at the interplay of treaties with the US/Canada and the EU, and the potential impact of the EU Green Deal. Caught between trade arrangements with giant partners, Mexico may be trapped in a “catch-22” situation.
Die vermehrte Nutzung von Evidenz als Entscheidungsgrundlage kann die Wirkung der Entwicklungszusammenarbeit bedeutend verstärken. Die Arbeit zeigt, wie Evidenz in der EZ bereitgestellt und genutzt wird. Sie fragt, welches Potenzial ihre Berücksichtigung bei der Politikgestaltung entfalten kann.
Social cohesion could promote sustainable economic development in a number of ways, such as facilitating financial sector development. Analysing data from more than 12,500 firms in 27 African countries, the paper shows that social cohesion improves firms' access to finance in Africa.
Altenburg, Tilman / Steffen Bauer / Clara Brandi / Michael Brüntrup / Daniele Malerba / Babette Never / Anna Pegels / Andreas Stamm / Jenny To / Ulrich Volz (2022)
Discussion Paper, 8/2022
Mit einer Fokussierung auf ökologische Strukturpolitik als Entwicklungsmotor könnte die deutsche Entwicklungszusammenarbeit ihr bereits angelegtes besonderes Profil weiter ausbauen. Im vorliegenden Impulspapier schlagen wir sieben Themen vor, die in Zukunft ein stärkeres Gewicht bekommen sollten.