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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…

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

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

Jacqueline Wingens

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

Jan Ohnesorge

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

Emmanuel Nshakira Rukundo

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

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

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

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.

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

Ditebogo Modiegi Morare

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

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: März 2026 Februar 2026 Januar 2026 März 2026 Trump’s tariffs have gutted Agoa’s duty‑free promise: our model shows how The African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) was introduced in 2000 as the cornerstone of US development-oriented trade policy towards sub-Saharan Africa. In February 2026, President Donald Trump signed a one-year extension after the programme lapsed in September 2025. Agoa technically lives on after a one-year extension. But its main…

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.

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".