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The G20 and the global trading system

Brandi, Clara (2016)
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A multilateral investment agreement: a road to nowhere?

Berger, Axel (2016)
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Assessing the potential of ICTs for participatory development in Sub-Saharan Africa with evidence from urban Togo

Breuer, Anita / Jacob Groshek (2016)
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The G20 and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs): reflections on future roles and tasks

Kloke-Lesch, Adolf (2016)
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Designing a socially inclusive transformation

Jambi, 08. August 2016

Research has shown that forest conservation can create benefits for local communities. But forest conservation is not always leading to “win-win” outcomes. In the context of REDD+ and the oil palm boom the basic agrarian questions of who owns what and who gains what are (re-)gaining importance. Against this backdrop this workshops sought…

Transforming for survival: Europe in the face of change

Henökl, Thomas (2016)
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South-South co-operation: Words, just words?!

Grimm, Sven / Alexandra Rudolph (2016)
The Current Column, 01. August 2016

The United Nations Development Cooperation Forum (UNDCF) and the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) last week saw the discussion of a concept for measuring South-South co-operation (SSC). The objective is to determine the contribution of developing and emerging countries to the 2030 Agenda.

Kiel Institute and DIE support G20

Kiel Institute and DIE support G20 Kiel Institute and DIE support G20 Press Release, 29 July 2016 Kiel, Bonn, 29 July 2016. The Federal Government has jointly entrusted the Kiel Institute for the World Economy (IfW) and the German Development Institute / Deutsches Institut für Entwicklungspolitik (DIE) in Bonn, with the support of Germany's G20 presidency next year. The two institutes are tasked with chairing and organising the so-called T20 process, during which…

Principles of SSC and TOSSD

New York, 22. July 2016

The panelists presented empirical evidence on South-South cooperation (SSC) from their respective countries and related it to the new concept of Total Official Support to Sustainable Development (TOSSD), presently considered by the OECD Development Assistance Committee. On the basis of such findings, the session addressed the question of…

Exploring scenarios for the future of ACP-EU cooperation: an analytical tool for informed choices

Bossuyt, Jean / Niels Keijzer / Geert Laporte / Alfonso Medinilla / Marc De Tollenaere (2016)
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Promoting the Sustainable Development Goals in Germany

Scholz, Imme / Niels Keijzer / Carmen Richerzhagen (2016)
Discussion Paper 13/2016

This paper analyses the past and present efforts by the German government at the federal level and its 16 federal states to contribute towards ongoing academic and policy debates on translating the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development into action.

Sustaining the development effectiveness agenda: the global partnership for effective development cooperation

Keijzer, Niels / Erik Lundsgaarde (2016)
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SSC’s contribution to achieving the SDGs

Nairobi, 19. July 2016

The panel debate was an informal ‘Davos style’ session where the facilitator probed key respondents to comment on questions regarding data management, monitoring and evaluation, reporting and accountability systems of new and emerging development partners, to better track the contribution that South-South co-operation is making to Agenda…

Minorities and trade: what do we know, and how can policymakers take it into account?

Mueller, Benjamin / Alexandros Ragoussis (2016)
Discussion Paper 11/2016

How does ethnic minority migration affect patterns of international trade? In light of the ongoing global migration crisis we examines the literature and evidence concerning the effects ethnic minorities have on economic activity, and suggest implications/responses for policymakers.

What does Brexit mean for TTIP?

Siles-Brügge, Gabriel / Ferdi De Ville (2016)
The Current Column, 13. July 2016

TTIP may be delayed by Brexit, but there are already indications that the EU referendum result has strengthened the resolve of those wanting to negotiate an agreement, albeit with reduced EU leverage.

Implications of the Trade in Services Agreement (TiSA) for developing countries

Stephenson, Sherry / Alexandros Ragoussis / Jimena Sotelo (2016)
Discussion Paper 10/2016

What are the implications of a future TiSA agreement for developing countries? This paper highlights relevant issues in the negotiations and identifies potential risks to non-members, while arguing that TiSA can and should be more development-friendly to avoid deeper segregation of services markets

South Africa’s Role on the African Continent and Beyond

Cape Town, 12. July 2016

Over the last two decades the international community has perceived South Africa to be the most influential country in Sub-Saharan Africa. Without a doubt the country continues to play an important economic role on the continent, remains a driving political force in the African Union and a major supporter of peace missions across the…

Fragmented development cooperation in the age of the 2030 Agenda

Klingebiel, Stephan / Timo Mahn / Mario Negre (2016)
The Current Column, 11. July 2016

Fragmentation is hugely relevant to the future of the 2030 Agenda. Intensive efforts to tackle the issue of fragmentation are the urgent order of the day.

Doing your PhD

Doing your PhD The German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS) is committed to generating and disseminating knowledge at a high level of scientific quality. The recruitment, training and promotion of highly qualified young researchers have a high priority for the institute. High quality dissertations present the key to excellent research. For this reason, the IDOS requires its young researchers to work towards obtaining a PhD, providing them with…

How are we getting ready? The 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in the EU and its Member States: analysis and action so far

Niestroy, Ingeborg (2016)
Discussion Paper 9/2016

How are the EU and its Member States getting ready for the implementation of the 2030 Agenda, and which activities have been undertaken so far? This study examines existing ‘gap analyses’ and identifies key areas where challenges and opportunities arise for the EU in domestic and external policies.