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Gudibande, Rohan

Gudibande, Rohan Jump to: Vita Dr. Rohan Ravindra Gudibande Department Transformation of Economic and Social Systems Function Former Researcher Specialization Economist Vita 4/2017-8/2017 German Development Institute / Deutsches Institut für Entwicklungspolitik (DIE) Researcher 10/2016-3/2017 German Development Institute / Deutsches Institut für Entwicklungspolitik (DIE) Visiting Researcher 9/2011-9/2016 The Graduate Institute of International and Development…

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.

Drivers and constraints for adopting sustainability standards in small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs)

Sommer, Christoph (2017)
Discussion Paper 21/2017

To “make standards work” for SMEs and sustainable development, the challenges and incentives for take-up of sustainability standards need to be better understood. The paper analyses five country case studies to identify drivers and constraints for standard adoption by SMEs and to derive policy advice.

Water – the “blue” thread running through the 2030 Agenda and the Paris Climate Agreement

Janetschek, Hannah / Ines Dombrowsky (2017)
The Current Column, 28. August 2017

Bonn: German Development Institute / Deutsches Institut für Entwicklungspolitik (DIE) (The Current Column of 28 August 2017)

MGG Academy Welcome Event

, 24. August 2017

The Managing Global Governance (MGG) Academy is on its 15th round with a new group of young enthusiastic professionals joining us from six emerging countries - Brazil, China, India, Mexico, South Africa, Indonesia – as well as from Hungary and Germany. The chosen candidates from important government institutions, research organisations…

Pioneers of sustainability for global transformation

Reiber,Tatjana (2017)
The Current Column, 21. August 2017

The MGG Academy of the German Development Institute / Deutsches Institut für Entwicklungspolitik (DIE) aims to promote future pioneers of sustainability. Participants come from six rising powers.

A review of ecosystem service benefits from wild bees across social contexts

Matias, Denise Margaret / Julia Leventon / Anna-Lena Rau / Christian Borgemeister / Henrik von Wehrden (2017)
External Publications

‘The fridge in the forest’: Historical trajectories of land tenure regulations fostering landscape transformation in Jambi Province, Sumatra, Indonesia

Kunz, Yvonne / Stefanie Steinebach / Christoph Dittrich / Brigitta Hauser-Schäublin / Lr. Rosyani / Endriatmo Soetarto / Heiko Faust (2017)
External Publications

GERD and hydro-politics in the Eastern Nile: from water to benefit-sharing?

Tawfik, Rawia / Ines Dombrowsky (2018)
External Publications

More transparency on environmental commitments in trade: New online tool TREND analytics examines environmental provisions aspects in trade agreements

TTIP, CETA and TPP – the big trade agreements frequently make it into the media. The focus in public debates is often on controversial issues such as their consequences for the environment and for climate protection. But what do trade agreements tell us about these issues? Which types of diverse environmental provisions exist und how have they changed in the last years?

SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) in the context of the German Sustainable Development Strategy: are we leaving the starving behind?

Holzapfel, Sarah / Michael Brüntrup (2017)
Briefing Paper 13/2017

This analysis and commentary examines the German Sustainable Development Strategy, which outlines measures designed to implement the 2030 Agenda with regard to SDG 2: ending hunger, achieving food security and improved nutrition, and promoting sustainable agriculture.

Am Internationalen Tag gegen Folter (26.6.) gedenkt das DIE Giulio Regenis

Am Internationalen Tag gegen Folter (26.6.) gedenkt das DIE Giulio Regenis Am Internationalen Tag gegen Folter (26.6.) gedenkt das DIE Giulio Regenis Pressemitteilung vom 23.06.2016 Am 26. Juni jährt sich der Internationale Tag gegen Folter, den die Vereinten Nationen 1997 ins Leben gerufen haben. Für das Deutsche Institut für Entwicklungspolitik (DIE) hat der Tag auch eine aktuelle tragische Bedeutung: Am Wochenende gedenken die Mitarbeiterinnen und Mitarbeiter…

Trade experts urge globally balanced trade rules, foreign investment into development as G20 summit starts

Right before the start of the G20 summit in Hamburg on Friday, high-level policymakers and trade experts came together to emphasise the need for both globally balanced trade rules and foreign investment into development.

G20: Wirtschaft und Soziales gemeinsam denken

G20: Wirtschaft und Soziales gemeinsam denken G20: Wirtschaft und Soziales gemeinsam denken Press Release of 4 July 2017 Today in Berlin, the Co-Chairs of the Think 20 group of think tanks called on the leaders of the G20 countries to expand their agenda of economic growth and macroeconomic stability to include a greater focus on social needs as well as environmental and climate protection. They also urged the summit to send a clear signal that global issues would…

New Africa Standing Group for joint knowledge production and policy advice launched

Initiated by the German Development Institute / Deutsches Institut für Entwicklungspolitik (DIE), the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) and Kiel Institute for the World Economy (IfW), a new Africa Standing Group (T20 ASG) was launched at the G20 summit in Berlin.

G20 needs inclusive societies and sustainable growth

G20 needs inclusive societies and sustainable growth G20 needs inclusive societies and sustainable growth Joint Press Release by Kiel Institute for the World Economy and the German Development Institute / Deutsches Institut für Entwicklungspolitik (DIE) 30 May 2017 International think tanks in the Think20 group (T20) today called upon the twenty largest industrialized and emerging countries (G20)to foster inclusive societies and sustainable growth. The appeal came…

Joint Statement on commitment to the Paris Climate Agreement

This statement is supported by renowned scholars from rising powers of the South as well as Germany. The common position demonstrates our unwavering commitment to the Paris Accord and expresses our determination to deepen joint knowledge creation on existential issues for human survival and sustainable development, for global justice and social integration.

T20 überreichen G20-Empfehlungen an Bundesregierung

Auf mehreren internationalen Auftaktveranstaltungen in Washington, D.C., Berlin und Kuala Lumpur wurde heute das alljährliche Global Go To Think Tank-Ranking des Think Tanks and Civil Societies Program (TTCSP) der University of Pennsylvania vorgestellt. Unter den bewerteten Think Tanks ist das Deutsche Institut für Entwicklungspolitik (DIE) gegenüber den internationalen Mitstreitern sehr gut positioniert. In der Kategorie Top Think Tanks Worldwide (Non-US) bewertet die Studie das DIE als eines der Top fünf unter den deutschen Think Tanks.

Upscaling green bond markets: the need for harmonised green bond standards

Berensmann, Kathrin (2017)
Briefing Paper 12/2017

For exhausting the enormous potential of green bonds for the green transition standards on the international and national level need to be harmonised. However, where diverse standards are needed, transparency on the differences is crucial.

The green economy: pragmatism or revolution? Perceptions of young researchers on social ecological transformation

D’Amato, Dalia / Nils Droste / Sander Chan / Anton Hofer (2017)
External Publications