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The Imperative of Responsibility-Understanding Hans Jonas

Bonn, 25. April 2019

Forty years ago, Hans Jonas’ main writing “The Imperative of Responsibility” was first published (in German: “Das Prinzip Verantwortung”). Starting from moral theory he derives fundamental thoughts about a responsible approach to dealing with new technologies, and mainly - in today’s wording -“disruptive innovations”. Starting point of…

Picking winners: identifying leading sectors for Egypt and Tunisia using the product space methodology

El-Haddad, Amirah (2020)
External Publications

How could a new universal code of conduct prevent and resolve sovereign debt crises? Proposals for design and implementation

Berensmann, Kathrin (2022)
External Publications

Storm survivors: evidence from firms in times of pandemic

El-Haddad, Amirah / Chahir Zaki (2023)
External Publications

Peace agreement in Colombia – what next?

Crncic, Zeljko (2017)
The Current Column, 06. February 2017

In November 2016, the the peace accord between the Columbian government and the guerilla movement FARC was ratified. But this peace project does not enjoy universal support.

Kenya’s Elections – No News is Good News!

Melia, Elvis (2013)
The Current Column, 25. March 2013

Learning from the Greek fiasco: we need an insolvency procedure for states

Berensmann, Kathrin (2011)
The Current Column, 18. July 2011

The German energy U-turn will not succeed unless energy research changes course

Ruchser, Matthias (2011)
The Current Column, 13. June 2011

African developments: political trends in recent elections in Sub-Saharan Africa

Vorrath, Judith (2011)
Briefing Paper 18/2011

Coronavirus as an opportunity for international cooperation

Marschall, Paul / Wulf Reiners (2020)
The Current Column, 23. March 2020

The novel coronavirus is keeping the world in suspense. The measures taken by numerous states are having a massive impact.

Protecting human rights: promoting gradual processes rather than de-manding quick results

Böckenförde, Markus (2010)
The Current Column, 29. November 2010

The United Nations, national sovereignty and the “responsibility to protect”

Mortimer, Edward / Axel Berger (2010)
The Current Column, 22. March 2010

Emerging Powers in a Changing World: Sharing Responsibility for Global Governance in the 21st Century

Bonn, 10. December 2008

Workshop with MGG participants and Young professionals from Germany The workshop “Emerging Powers in a Changing World: Sharing Responsibility for Global Governance in the 21th Century” was part of the programme Managing Global Governance (MGG), jointly implemented by InWEnt–Capacity Building International and the German Development…

Der Mühe wert: die Reform des Department of Economic and Social Affairs (DESA) der Vereinten Nationen

Janus, Heiner / Silke Weinlich (2019)
Analysen und Stellungnahmen 7/2019

Als Stimme der Vereinten Nationen für nachhaltige Entwicklung mit wichtigen Befugnissen zur Unterstützung der Umsetzung der Agenda 2030 muss die VN-Hauptabteilung für Wirtschaftliche und Soziale Angelegenheiten durch eine Reform besser aufgestellt werden.

Rights-based approach to combatting desertification: A matter of duty, not of charity

Matias, Denise Margaret S. / Antonio G.M. La Viña (2017)
The Current Column, 04. September 2017

If desertification is to be reversed and prevented, its underlying causes also need to be considered. The UNCCD cannot do it alone.

Micro, small and medium enterprise upgrading in India: learning from success cases

Reeg, Caroline (2013)
Studies 78

Entrepreneurship in Northeastern Syria

Abedtalas, Musallam (2022)
External Publications

The financial sector needs to be driving the green transformation

Volz, Ulrich (2015)
External Publications

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New initiative to protect “environmental refugees”: good but not yet sufficient

Schraven, Benjamin / Steffen Bauer (2013)
The Current Column, 02. April 2013