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Emmanuel Nshakira Rukundo

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

In Memory of Egypt’s Failed Revolution

El-Haddad, Amirah (2026)
The Current Column, 02. February 2026

Revolutions are measured not by slogans or moments of collective euphoria, but by whether they give birth to radical change in institutions that outlives the street.

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Climate policy as development policy: leveraging carbon revenues for social protection in low- and middle-income countries

Gasior, Kathrin / Gemma Wright / H. Xavier Jara / Daniele Malerba (2026)
External Publications

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.

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

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

Can the private sector help safeguard democracy? The answer is yes

Sinanoglu, Semuhi (2026)
External Publications

In order for civil society groups to successfully leverage the private sector’s potential in uplifting democratic principles, they must learn to speak the sector’s language.

A theory of change approach to enhance the post-2030 sustainable development agenda

Allen, Cameron et al. (2025)
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.

Ein Wettbewerb, der keiner sein sollte

Aleksandrova, Mariya / Svea Koch (2026)
External Publications

2026

2026 Jump to: Februar 2026 Januar 2026 Februar 2026 Global Order in Transition: Anxiety in the North, Agency in the South Is the present juncture a crisis or an opportunity for international cooperation? Len Ishmael, Stephan Klingebiel and Andy Sumner argue that the answer is: both. Global Policy Journal 16 February 2026 Die alte Weltordnung kehrt nicht zurück – neue Allianzen entstehen Die Münchner Sicherheitskonferenz zeigt: Das transatlantische „Wir" ist nicht…

A change in thinking: new pathways for citywide inclusive sanitation in Nakuru County, Kenya

Saravanan V. Subramanian, Pireh Hezekiah, Moses Onyango, Simon Okoth (2026)
External Publications

Fragmenting development cooperation and the wider Atlantic: geopolitical drift, normative contestation, and the emerging coalitions

Sumner, Andy / Stephan Klingebiel (2025)
External Publications

Wasserrechte sichern: das Fundament für Bewässerung und Ernährungssicherheit

Asimeng, Emmanuel Theodore / Srinivasa Srigiri (2026)
External Publications

Schuldenkrise in Afrika: Wie weiter?

Berensmann, Kathrin (2025)
External Publications

Making global benefits pay: the World Bank reform to support global public goods

Schwab, Jakob (2026)
Policy Brief 3/2026

The World Bank launched the Framework for Financial Incentives (FFI) to encourages countries to invest in global public goods. Why are global public goods relevant and how does the World Bank promote them?

Disruption and Reform

In this theme special, IDOS presents work that examines the dynamics of disruption and reform and shows how change can protect the foundations of international cooperation and sustainable development.

George Tonderai Mudimu

Dr. George Tonderai Mudimu is an agricultural economist and former researcher in the research department "Transformation of Economic and Social Systems".

Partnerships, not spheres of influence

Berger, Axel / Anna-Katharina Hornidge (2026)
The Current Column, 12. January 2026

The year 2026 will be shaped by disruption and reform. For Europe, this means expanding their own strategic autonomy and becoming more independent.