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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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.
Kloke-Lesch, Adolf (2016)
The Current Column, 25 May 2016
In September 2015, the EU heads of state and government joined their colleagues from around the world to adopt the transformational project of the 2030 Agenda. The focus is now on putting it into practice.
Fues, Thomas (2016)
The Current Column, 11 April 2016
Rising powers in the South, are now ready to play a pro-active part in collective action on the Sustainable Development Goals, the Financing for Development Addis Agenda and the Paris Agreement on climate change.
Messner, Dirk / Uwe Schneidewind (2016)
The Current Column, 26 February 2016
Letzte Woche präsentierte die Expertenkommission für Forschung und Innovation (EFI) ihr Jahresgutachten zur „Forschung, Innovation und technologischer Leistungsfähigkeit Deutschlands". Einen besonderen Schwerpunkt legt die EFI darin auf „Soziale Innovationen“ und damit auf ein zentrales Thema gesellschaftlicher Entwicklung. Das klingt viel-versprechend – doch der Report enttäuscht.
Stamm, Andreas / Aurelia Figueroa (2016)
The Current Column, 04 April 2016
Many of today’s grand challenges are global in scope. Social innovations are needed, concerted efforts across disciplinary fields must be made. Resources must be assembled across borders.