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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Van der Weide, Roy / Branko Milanovic / Mario Negre (2016)
The Current Column, 23 February 2016
High levels of income inequality are associated with lower future growth rates for the poor and the middle class. No such negative correlation is found to hold for the rich, if anything, higher inequality is found to help their future growth prospects. In other words, highly unequal societies are found to stimulate the type of economic growth that further enhances inequality, at least in the United States for the time period under consideration.
Heiner, Janus / Sarah Holzapfel (2016)
The Current Column, 01 February 2016
Since 1 January 2016, the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) guide development efforts around the world. 2016 will be about implementation. The key question is: How do we translate 17 goals and their 169 targets into policy making? One option is to continue business as usual and start selectively. Each country could pick and choose from the menu of goals and targets. A better option is to transform today’s policy making into a more coherent and integrated approach.
Berger, Axel / Dominique Bruhn (2015)
The Current Column, 27 July 2015
The conclusion of the Transpacific Partnership is within sight. What does this mega-regional trade agreement mean for developing countries like Vietnam?
Crncic, Zeljko (2015)
The Current Column, 03 August 2015
The last few weeks have seen the Americas in the German media spotlight, especially with regard to the restoration of diplomatic relations between long-time arch enemies Cuba and the United States.
Messner, Dirk / Ewald Wermuth / Giovanni Grevi / Teresa Ribera / Kevin Watkins (2015)
The Current Column, 03 July 2015
Hidden in the small print of last week’s European Council conclusions was an important commitment leading to a "EU global strategy on foreign and security policy"
Trautner, Bernhard (2015)
The Current Column, 26 June 2015
Only if a nuclear deal is achieved as planned by the end of June 2015 will sanctions against Iran be lifted. Such an agreement with Iran offers more opportunities than risks in the long term.
Gass, Thomas / Silke Weinlich (2015)
The Current Column, 05 October 2015
With its 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development represents a true paradigm shift in development cooperation.
Baumann, Max-Otto / Silke Weinlich (2015)
The Current Column, 07 September 2015
The heads of state and government are set to approve the new 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in New York at the end of September, thereby identifying the key areas of development policy action for the next 15 years.
Loewe, Markus (2015)
The Current Column, 24 August 2015
Widening the Suez Canal will help reduce Egypt's public deficit, but the country needs deeper reforms if it is to achieve long-term growth and create more jobs.
Crncic, Zeljko (2015)
The Current Column, 31 August 2015
Reporting on the war of the self-declared "Islamic State" against Iraq and Syria is heavily influenced by political instability and geo-strategic constellations. Talk of military solutions is predominant. However, the long-term traumatisation of the civilian population is easily forgotten in the process.