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New European approach to global development

New European approach to global development Think-tanks call for new European approach to global development Press Release of 16 September 2010 The European Think-Tanks Group, meeting in Königswinter near Bonn, call today for a new Europe-wide approach to global development. Gathering for a debate with Andris Piebalgs, European Commissioner for Development, and Christiana Figueres, the Executive Secretary of the UN’s climate body, the UNFCC, among others, they argue…

Beware the backlash: Feminist development policy at the crossroads

Götze, Jacqueline / Maryam Khalid / Tina Zintl (2025)
The Current Column, 06. March 2025

Gender issues need to be integrated into different policy fields and shielded from populist discussions

WTO Investment Facilitation for Development in Lao

Vientiane, Laos, 09. November 2022

On November 9-11 IDOS jointly with the World Trade Organization (WTO) Secretariat and the International Trade Center (ITC) organized a capacity building workshop on investment facilitation in Vientiane, Lao. The objective of the workshop was to increase awareness of the Investment Facilitation for Development (IFD) negotiations among the…

Minilateralism revisited: MIKTA as slender diplomacy in a multiplex world

Kim, Sung-Mi / Sebastian Haug / Susan Harris Rimmer (2018)
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Catchment, streams and sewers: Strengthening flood resilience in Bonn

Subramanian, Saravanan / Katharina Höreth / Nathalie Sänger / Diego Jara / Lutz Becker (2022)
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The opportunities and challenges of Industry 4.0 for industrial development: a case study of Morocco’s automotive and garment sectors

Vidican Auktor, Georgeta (2022)
Discussion Paper 2/2022

Industry 4.0 will have major implications on the future of manufacturing in Morocco. Industrial policy should focus on technological upgrading in the automotive sector, while in the garment sector interventions need to be more comprehensive, emphasising capacity building, to improve technological readiness.

The transformative capacity of transnational and transdisciplinary networks and the potential of alumni work

Vogel, Johanna (2021)
Discussion Paper 24/2021

Knowledge networks consisting of alumni have a special potential to engage in collaborative work and create a wider impact in society. This paper recommends five elements that support unfolding this transformative potential through strategic alumni work.

Environmental governance theories: a review and application to coastal systems

Partelow, Stefan / Achim Schlüter / Derek Armitage / Maarten Bavnick / Keit Carlisle / Rebecca Gruby / Anna-Katharina Hornidge / Martin Le Tissier / Jeremy Pittman / Andrew Song / Lisa Sousa / Natașa Văidianu / Kristof Van Assche (2020)
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Participatory rural appraisal investigation on beekeeping in Arsi Negelle and Shashemene districts of West Arsi zone of Oromia, Ethiopia

Gebeyehu, Arse / Tesfaye Kebede / Sebsibe Zuber / Tekalign Gutu Sakketa / Gurmessa Umeta / Tesfaye Lemma / Feyisa Hundessa (2010)
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MGG Alumni Conference Brazil

Rio de Janeiro, 06. December 2018

Addressing global challenges by joint knowledge production is at the core of the dialogue, research and training programme Managing Global Governance (MGG). The programme is implemented by the German Development Institute / Deutsches Institut für Entwicklungspolitik (DIE) with partners from the emerging economies Brazil, China, India,…

Financing adaptation to climate change: What is Europe’s role?

Bonn, 30. April 2009

Veranstaltung im Rahmen des 7th IHDP Open Meeting 2009 Adaptation to climate change is an inevitable challenge, especially in developing countries. Recent calculations have shown that costs of adaptation and corresponding needs for financial support could be of the order of USD 80 billion per year in the next decade – a huge figure when…

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.

UN-Habitat III

Bonn, 28. January 2015

Urbanization is a mega trend that is shaping our future. By 2050, two thirds of the world population will live in cities. Both the potential as well as the challenges of global development will be decided in urban areas. The current preparations for Habitat III, the Third United Nations Conference on Housing and Sustainable Urban…

International support to peace and democracy in fragile states

Bonn, 16. December 2014

It has almost become common knowledge that fragile states pose an immense challenge to international cooperation. Documents such as the OECD “Principles for Good International Engagement in Fragile States and Situations” and the “New Deal for Engagement in Fragile States” demonstrate that the international community has tried to tailor…

The impact of Southern donors on the global aid architecture

York, 20. September 2011

As part of the EADI/DSA General Conference on “ Rethinking Development in an Age of Scarcity and Uncertainty ” (19-22 September 2011, York, UK) the German Development Institute / Deutsches Institut für Entwicklungspolitik (DIE) will organise a panel on “The impact of Southern donors on the global aid architecture". This panel is part of…

Development in Latin America

Bonn, 14. November 2014

Over the last 15 years, Latin American economies have grown increasingly dependent on natural resources and commodity exports. Many governments combine this with sound macro-economic management and smart social policies, leading to positive results with regard to fighting poverty and promoting social development. However, the economic and…

Digital transformation for a sustainable future: insights from Brazil's civil service

Grimm, Sven / Wulf Reiners / Mara Braun / Laura Donath / Sophia Hörbelt / Sophie Lampert / Marcel Wich (2024)
Discussion Paper 17/2024

The report examines how Brazilian civil servants perceive and govern digitalisation for sustainability. It explores country-specific traits, priorities, and the role of civil servants in shaping policies. The analysis highlights opportunities, challenges, and variations across governance levels.

Social cohesion in the context of the Venezuelan displacement to Colombia

López Villamil, Stephanie (2025)
Discussion Paper 14/2025

The Colombian government’s response to the Venezuelan crisis has largely been lauded for its efforts to support displaced people through granting legal residency. This Discussion Paper provides context-specific findings that deepen understanding of social cohesion in displacement contexts.

EU engagement in fragile and conflict-affected states: towards a dedicated strategy

Bergmann, Julian / Jasmin Lorch (2024)
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Sustainable financing for development

Kharas, Homi / Sachin Chaturvedi / Mustafizur Rahman / Imme Scholz (2019)
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