The Current Column
Every Monday, researchers from the German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS) comment on the latest issues and trends of global sustainable development by its ‘Current Column’. The column is aimed at politically interested readers who would like to get a brief assessment of a topic or want to read different positions on a respective topic. The views expressed in these columns are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS).
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Latest Current Columns

Who cares about aid? Voters do!
Leininger, Julia / Martin-Shields, Charles (2025)

Middle East and North Africa: the importance of long-term effects
Loewe, Markus (2025)

Sustainable financial market policy against the headwinds
Hilbrich, Sören (2025)

Outlook for the new legislature: Energy transition at sea
Ittner, Irit (2025)