The Current Column

Every Monday, the German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS) comments on the latest issues and trends of international development policy by its Current Column. The column is intended for politically interested readers who want to get a brief overview on the state of German and international development policy.

Current and past issues can be downloaded for free from the IDOS website.

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  1. 60 years of research, policy advice and training at IDOS
    60 years of research, policy advice and training at IDOS

    Hornidge, Anna-Katharina / Axel Berger (2024)
    The Current Column, 11 March 2024

    We look back at six decades of intensive research, policy advice, training and joint learning, with the constant aim of finding innovative and implementation-oriented solutions to current development challenges.

  2. Why transportation should work for women in Africa
    Why transportation should work for women in Africa

    Asimeng, Theodore / Pooja Balasubramanian (2024)
    The Current Column, 06 March 2024

    Policymakers, funding institutions and researchers interested in reforming the current public transport services must address the inequalities women face in addition to their focus on efficiency and environmental goals.

  3. 2024 – Asia’s bumper election year
    2024 – Asia’s bumper election year

    Lorch, Jasmin (2024)
    The Current Column, 04 March 2024

    Free and fair elections lie at the very heart of democracy. Yet the subjection of an elected government to the rule of law, the protection of minorities and possibilities for civic participation are also key, because elections can also be a way for undemocratic actors to pursue their aims.

  4. Support for Ukraine: Europe must step up its efforts
    Support for Ukraine: Europe must step up its efforts

    Bergmann, Julian (2024)
    The Current Column, 26 February 2024

    It is precisely now that Europe must not let up in its support for the country, and should intensify its efforts – including the reconstruction of Ukraine, which has already begun.

  5. The World Trade Organization before the 13th Ministerial Conference
    The World Trade Organization before the 13th Ministerial Conference

    Brandi, Clara / Zoryana Olekseyuk (2024)
    The Current Column, 21 February 2024

    Germany and the EU must do their part to strengthen the WTO. This should be driven forward by forging new coalitions with countries from the Global South. In addition, Germany and the EU should focus on providing substantial support for the implementation of WTO rules in poorer countries.

  6. Security policy is not development policy
    Security policy is not development policy

    Leininger, Julia / Anna-Katharina Hornidge (2024)
    The Current Column, 19 February 2024

    In order to ensure human security and integrity, we need both development policy for viable global cooperation to shape sustainable futures and security policy alliances against aggressors where cooperation reaches its limits.

  7. Can we bring digitalisation and the environment together?
    Can we bring digitalisation and the environment together?

    Lucatello, Simone / Wulf Reiners (2024)
    The Current Column, 13 February 2024

    Until today, the advent of digital tools has not led to a substantial shift toward sustainable alternatives.

  8. How refugee participation can improve policy and research
    How refugee participation can improve policy and research

    Flaig, Merlin / Abis Getachew (2024)
    The Current Column, 05 February 2024

    Involving refugees more actively in research, especially if it is related to their experiences, is crucial. It not only promotes a more inclusive and ethical approach to research but also ensures that the narratives and perspectives of those directly affected are more accurately represented.

  9. Bringing development policy (back) in the picture
    Bringing development policy (back) in the picture

    Hackenesch, Christine / Niels Keijzer / Svea Koch (2024)
    The Current Column, 29 January 2024

    Continuing the current direction of assertively and pragmatically pursuing the EU’s geostrategic interests carries the risk of fuelling conflicts of interest with a more assertive Global South.

  10. Ending wars, preventing a shift to the right, shaping transformation, building alliances
    Ending wars, preventing a shift to the right, shaping transformation, building alliances

    Hornidge, Anna-Katharina (2024)
    The Current Column, 22 January 2024

    “Germany, Europe and indeed all of us need to work tirelessly towards these goals – for freedom, stability and a liberal, multilateral order.“