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261. Is migration the better form of development aid?

     

     Schraven, Benjamin (2018)
     The Current Column, 11 June 2018

     At a time of growing controversy in the discussion on the benefits of development cooperation for tacking the causes of displacement, should we not make efforts to leverage this potential more effectively?

262. Private investment as an opportunity

     

     Keil, Jonas (2018)
     The Current Column, 04 June 2018

     Investors are increasingly putting their money into climate-friendly projects. Transparent rules and standards are important for ensuring effective climate change mitigation measures.

263. Celebrating the first World Bee Day

     

     Matias, Denise Margaret / Carmen Richerzhagen (2018)
     The Current Column, 22 May 2018

     The UN celebrated the first ever World Bee Day, an invitation to take concrete action in protecting bees and, in the process, protect the future of our food.

264. We need a new understanding of fairness in the international tax system

     

     Haldenwang, Christian von (2018)
     The Current Column, 14 May 2018

     The requirement to levy taxes where added value is created is of central significance for two problems that are currently the subject of much discussion: tax avoidance, particularly by large, multinational companies, and tax competition between countries.

265. When will we see the emancipation of Arab trade unions?

     

     Zintl, Tina (2018)
     The Current Column, 30 April 2018

     There is not much cause for celebration on the labour markets in North Africa and the Middle East. A key reason for this is the lack of effective trade unions able to carry out their role in shaping labour-market policy.

266. Helping to improve labour standards through sustainable public procurement

     

     Stoffel, Tim / Maximilian Müngersdorff (2018)
     The Current Column, 23 April 2018

     The disaster of Rana Plaza 2013 turned public attention to human and labour rights along global value chains. But what became of this justifiable outrage on the part of the international community, and are states now living up to their responsibilities?

267. For the integrated realisation of the Sustainable Development Goals

     

     Janetschek, Hannah / Ines Dombrowsky (2018)
     The Current Column, 16 April 2018

     If we want to achieve worldwide sustainable development, we must steer our economic activities. The ecological limits of the planet must be respected. On the other hand, no one should leave behind and minimize inequality within and across countries.

268. The forest in sub-Saharan Africa needs comprehensive strategies for energy from biomass

     

     Brüntrup, Michael / Harry Hoffmann / Klas Sander (2018)
     The Current Column, 29 March 2018

     21 March did see the celebration of the International Day of Forests, although very few forest campaigners are in celebratory mood. Many millions of hectares of forest have been lost since the 1970s in the tropics, something for which the expansion of forest area in the temperate zones has been unable to compensate.

269. How will they impact developing countries?

     

     Berger, Axel (2018)
     The Current Column, 26 March 2018

     Friday last week saw the entry into force of the punitive tariffs on steel and aluminium imports agreed by the United States. During the first year of Donald Trump’s presidency, US trade policy, while characterised by aggressive rhetoric, was barely followed up with any actions.

270. Water Security and Ecosystem-based Adaptation to Climate Change

     

     Rodríguez de Francisco, Jean Carlo / Mirja Schoderer / Carmen Richerzhagen (2018)
     The Current Column, 22 March 2018

     The motto of this year’s World Water Day states “the answer is in nature”, referring to nature-based solutions to the “water challenges we face in the 21st century”. One of these challenges is climate change, the impacts of which threaten water se-curity worldwide.