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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Burchi, Francesco / Margherita Scarlato / Giorgio d’Agostino (2016)
Discussion Paper, 17/2016
The paper offers a systematic review of the evidence of cash transfers’ effects on food security in Africa. It shows that, when properly designed, these schemes increase calorie intake, while they need to be integrated by other programmes to sustainably graduate beneficiaries out of food insecurity
Once again, a process of reforming the UN Development System is underway in New York. Member States agree on the need for a more efficient and coherent system, but the challenge is reconciling the different political interests of developing and industrialized states in building the UN they need.
Mueller, Benjamin / Alexandros Ragoussis (2016)
Discussion Paper, 11/2016
How does ethnic minority migration affect patterns of international trade? In light of the ongoing global migration crisis we examines the literature and evidence concerning the effects ethnic minorities have on economic activity, and suggest implications/responses for policymakers.
Scarlato, Margherita / Giorgio d'Agostino (2016)
Discussion Paper, 6/2016
This paper analyses from a polical economy perspective the consolidated experience of cash transfers in Latin America and compares it with a variety of models of cash transfers in sub-Saharan Africa. It identifies the main political challenges for the implementation of these programmes in Africa.
Draper, Peter / Cynthia Chikura / Heinrich Krogman (2016)
Discussion Paper, 1/2016
Rules of origin are critical to any preferential trade agreement, determining which firms qualify to take advantage of negotiated concessions. The paper discusses recent developments and debates in Sub-Saharan trade negotiations and argues in favour of liberal rules of origin.
Fiedler, Charlotte (2015)
Discussion Paper, 6/2015
Can international actors influence the peace and democratization process in a country? And what explains whether they are able to do so or not? This paper investigates under which conditions external engagement contributed to stability and democracy in Kenya and Kyrgyzstan.
Does the construction of dam projects as a tactic to counter the dominance of hegemonic powers in transboundary rivers lead to a more equitable order for sharing water and benefits? The paper examines this question using the case of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam
How can countries emerging from conflict be supported on their path towards peace and democracy? This paper analyses international support to post-conflict Burundi and sheds light upon key factors influencing its effectiveness.
This topical paper elaborates the concept of green industrial policy, framed as a normative approach of managing the green transformation under conditions of uncertainty and long time horizons. It provides illustrative policy examples seeking to stimulate learning from both success and failure.
This paper demonstrates the usability of household data to study political economy features of public finances in developing countries. Taking Zambia as an example, it finds strong and robust evidence for political targeting of public infrastructure provision in line with the core-voter theorem.