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Global development policy and the New World Disorder: the Trump Administration’s delivery of a high-voltage shockwave

Sumner, Andy / Stephan Klingebiel (2026)
External Publications

Andy Sumner and Stephan Klingebiel assess how President Trump’s decision to quit 66 international organisations continuities the administration’s attempt to reshape the operating space for global development policy.

2026

2026 Jump to: März 2026 Februar 2026 Januar 2026 März 2026 OMC: Cadenas de suministro se adaptan a través de políticas ágiles y creativas ante eventos disruptivos globales El Informe sobre el Desarrollo de las Cadenas Globales de Valor 2025 advierte que, pese a las tensiones geopolíticas, los shocks financieros, la pandemia de Covid-19 y las crecientes exigencias climáticas, las cadenas de valor mundiales (CVM) siguen siendo un pilar del comercio internacional y…

Ein Wettbewerb, der keiner sein sollte

Aleksandrova, Mariya / Svea Koch (2026)
External Publications

Are youth protests pathways to democracy? Lessons from Madagascar

Toto, Priscilla / Lena Gutheil (2026)
The Current Column, 26. January 2026

GenZ protests are not always disruptive. Yet, in Madagascar, in an empowering moment for the youth, they toppled the regime. Whether it sparks lasting democratic change is uncertain.

Are youth protests pathways to democracy? Lessons from Madagascar

Toto, Priscilla / Lena Gutheil (2026)
The Current Column, 26. January 2026

GenZ protests are not always disruptive. Yet, in Madagascar, in an empowering moment for the youth, they toppled the regime. Whether it sparks lasting democratic change is uncertain.

Ditebogo Modiegi Morare

Ditebogo Modiegi Morare is a Political Scientist and former Researcher in the Research department "Inter- and transnational cooperation".

What do the 2015 SDG negotiations teach us for a beyond-2030 framework?

von Haaren, Paula / Axel Berger (2026)
Discussion Paper 1/2026

Geopolitics and development in Central Asia: exploring opportunities for middle powers

Woo, Hyeyoung (2026)
Discussion Paper 2/2026

As the geopolitical landscape in Central Asia shifts, middle powers gain strategic relevance. This paper examines how middle-power ODA is reshaping engagement patterns and draws policy lessons from Soith Korea and Türkiye.

Stellenausschreibung: Tutor*in Shaping Futures Academy

Das German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS) sucht für den Zeitraum 04. Mai bis 05. Juli 2026 eine Tutor*in für die Shaping Futures Academy.

Be(com)ing the largest donor in a post-aid world: analysing the EU’s expanding and evolving role as a Global development actor

Keijzer, Niels (2026)
External Publications

Job Advertisment: Doctoral Researcher (f/m/diverse) Science Futures

IDOS Department Transformation of Economic and Social Systems is looking for a Doctoral Researcher (f/m/diverse) - Position No. 2026-B-01, Part time 65%, 25,4 hours/week

Emmanuel Nshakira Rukundo

Emmanuel Nshakira Rukundo is a Development Economist and Former Researcher in the Research department "Inter- and Transnational Cooperation".

Jan Ohnesorge

Former Researcher at the German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS).

Jacqueline Wingens

Jacqueline Wingens is a Political Scientist and former Researcher in the Research Department "Inter- and transnational Cooperation".

The Investment Facilitation Index (IFI): quantifying domestic investment facilitation frameworks

Berger, Axel / Ali Dadkhah / Florian Gitt / Zoryana Olekseyuk / Jakob Schwab (2026)
External Publications

Application phase for the 62nd PGP

Online, 05. February 2026

Until March 31, we welcome applications from postgraduate students for our 62 nd postgraduate programme. Are you looking for an exciting and research-intensive preparation for your work in international cooperation for development and sustainability? In our postgraduate programme, we enhance the competences of participants aspiring a…

Application phase for the 62nd PGP

Online, 05. February 2026

Until March 31, we welcome applications from postgraduate students for our 62 nd postgraduate programme. Are you looking for an exciting and research-intensive preparation for your work in international cooperation for development and sustainability? In our postgraduate programme, we enhance the competences of participants aspiring a…

Foreword to 'EU-Africa Digital Partnership: Strategic Pathways through the Mattei Plan and Global Gateway'

Keijzer, Niels (2026)
External Publications

Digital Transformation in Africa: From Gaps to Goals

Crumpton, Ben / Melis Baydag / Niels Keijzer / Camilla Rocca / Benedikt Erforth (2026)
External Publications

Will the coming national election bring political stability to Bangladesh?

Hasauzzaman, A B M / Aparajita Banerjee (2026)
The Current Column, 09. February 2026

For Bangladeshi people, the upcoming election may be a panacea for many problems or open a Pandora’s box of new challenges.