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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Klingebiel, Stephan (2019)
The Current Column, 19 March 2019
Kigali is designing a new way to conduct South–South Cooperation, an approach based on Rwanda’s concept of itself as a ‘developmental’ state. A central feature of this is Rwanda’s locally inspired system of concepts for enhancing the development of the country. Home Grown Solutions (HGS) is the umbrella term.
Mbeva, Kennedy / Joanes Atela (2019)
The Current Column, 25 March 2019
African countries submitted their NDCs as part of their commitment to the implementation of the Paris Agreement and in line with the SDGs. Moreover, the inclusion of Climate Action (SDG 13) closely links the SDGs to the NDCs.
Stamm, Andreas (2019)
The Current Column, 01 April 2019
Hans Jonas has had a significant influence on the “ecological imperative”. In view of eroding planetary boundaries, however, is it still completely valid today?
El-Haddad, Amirah (2019)
The Current Column, 15 April 2019
Whatever the reason, raising the minimum wage in Egypt is not a good idea. The public sector minimum wage and wage increases will increase inequality not reduce it.
Furness, Mark / Annabelle Houdret (2019)
The Current Column, 08 April 2019
Since the 2011 Arab uprisings, European countries have supported development and stability in North Africa with increased aid and increased arms sales. This incoherent approach risks fuelling further conflict.
Bauer, Steffen / Clara Brandi (2018)
The Current Column, 10 September 2018
The purpose of the last round of international climate negotiations held in Bonn in May 2018 was to agree on such rules. Yet this goal was not achieved. An additional round of negotiations concluding last Sunday in Bangkok represented the latest attempt to find compromises and solutions.
Esteves, Paulo / Stephan Klingebiel (2018)
The Current Column, 12 September 2018
We have not reached a global approach for development cooperation. BAPA+40 is a crucial opportunity to identify common ground for an emerging consensus on SSC.
Hilbrich, Sören (2018)
The Current Column, 17 September 2018
That justice also plays a role in the global area is increasingly recognized. But what does justice demand in relation to the global political and economic system?