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.
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Muhammad, Dilshad (2017)
The Current Column, 20 February 2017
Foreign intervention is usually considered as a red line and that is understandable. But this fact has also blocked the path to explore softer modes of engagement. Here is what Germany can do in the Middle East.
Keijzer, Niels / Stephan Klingebiel (2017)
The Current Column, 13 January 2017
At a time when most of us are having a quiet start to the year, cleaning up desks and refreshing to-do lists, a group of UN officials, South African statisticians and international partners are frantically working to finalise preparations for the first-ever UN World Data Summit.
Heiss, Mona / Angelike Páez (2017)
The Current Column, 13 February 2017
The elections in Ecuador this Sunday will not only determine the course of politics in Ecuador, but may reveal a plan for the future of Latin America’s progressive dream.
Hackenesch, Christine / Julia Leininger (2017)
The Current Column, 30 January 2017
Cooperation with Africa is high on Germany’s agenda for its G20 Presidency. This creates high expectations for Germany and Europe’s future policies on Africa.
Grävingholt, Jörn (2017)
The Current Column, 01 March 2017
Following a comprehensive consultation process, the German Government is currently drafting new Guidelines on Crisis Engagement and Peacebuilding. In order to implement these guidelines, it will be important to systematically carry forward the initiated discourse. It is also necessary to introduce a mechanism to review the peace impact of our activities in all policy areas.
Crncic, Zeljko (2017)
The Current Column, 06 February 2017
In November 2016, the the peace accord between the Columbian government and the guerilla movement FARC was ratified. But this peace project does not enjoy universal support.
Meyer, Lutz (2017)
The Current Column, 15 February 2017
Deutschland ist wirtschaftlich führend und geografisch zentral – doch außen-, entwicklungs- und sicherheitspolitisch ist jetzt Zeit für mehr Verantwortung.
Never, Babette (2017)
The Current Column, 04 December 2017
Middle-income countries are seeing growth among their middle classes. The problem is that our planet’s resources are finite. Time for a new consumer policy.