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The European Parliament elections: what can we expect for Africa-EU relations?

Erforth, Benedikt / Niels Keijzer (2024)
External Publications

The political landscape in Europe has shifted noticeably to the right as a result of the EU parliamentary elections. In this Megatrends Afrika Spotlight, Benedikt Erforth and Niels Keijzer (IDOS) shed light on the consequences this could have for EU-Africa relations. Despite a lack of innovations in the areas of migration and partnership, a continuation of previous policies seems more likely than significant changes.

Vocational Training

The IDOS offers vocational trainings for officemanangement since 2003.

Integrated Security in Times of Austerity

Lorch, Jasmin (2024)
The Current Column, 13. June 2024

14 June 2024 was an anniversary. Exactly one year before, the “traffic light coalition” government of the Federal Republic of Germany, at the Federal Press Conference, announced the first National Security Strategy (SiSt) in the country’s history.

Promoting sustainability through reforming subsidies for agriculture in the WTO

Bellmann, Christoph / Clara Brandi / Umberto Celli Junior / Carlyn Deere Birkbeck / Peter Draper (2024)
External Publications

By fostering an open dialogue and cooperation on feasible and effective measures to tackle environmentally harmful agricultural subsidies, the WTO can catalyse momentum towards a more sustainable and equitable global agricultural system.

The Changing Dynamics of International Institutions in an Era of Multiple Crisis

Online, 12. June 2024

In an era marked by unprecedented global challenges, the dynamics of international institutions are undergoing profound transformation. From climate emergencies to pandemics, economic instabilities to geopolitical tensions, the landscape of crises is multifaceted and ever-evolving. The role and efficacy of international institutions—once…

Ece Oyan

Ece Oyan is a former Researcher of the Research Programme "Transformation of Economic and Social Systems".

Green hydrogen in Namibia: opportunities and risks

Altenburg, Tilman / Anne Kantel (2024)
Discussion Paper 6/2024

Namibia hopes to benefit from green hydrogen markets. We assess the related opportunities and risks. If offtake agreements materialise, export revenues may be substantial. Job and industrial development effects will remain limited. How public revenues are used will determine development outcomes.

Supporting Ukraine’s recovery: shrewd geopolitics in times of war

Bergmann, Julian (2024)
The Current Column, 10. June 2024

Development cooperation is the key instrument for recovery and hence also plays an important geopolitical role while making a major contribution to promoting Ukrainian society’s capacity for resistance and its resilience in times of war.

Sign Language

Our introduction video in sign language.

Innovative Climate Finance

Bonn, 10. June 2024

CLIMA: Auction-Based Subsidies in Low- and Middle-Income Countries We are excited to extend an invitation to participate in a pivotal expert panel discussion focused on transforming international climate finance through results-based payments. Our session will delve into the innovative mechanism of reverse auctions for subsidies,…

Pricing the future: unveiling the effects of carbon pricing on socio-economic outcomes and energy poverty

Tamasiga, Phemelo / Helen Onyeaka / Malebogo Bakwena / El houssin Ouassou (2024)
External Publications

On the effects of anti-profit shifting regulations: A developing country perspective

Laudage Teles, Sabine / Nadine Riedel / Kristina Strohmaier (2024)
External Publications

Promoting Climate Action around the World

Bonn, 07. June 2024

Science-Policy Dialogue during the 60th sessions of the UNFCCC Subsidiary Bodies The goal of this Science Policy Dialogue, organized by German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS) and by the University of Bonn, is to discuss insights from the latest policy-relevant research on climate action. We invite you to join us to…

Climate finance to leverage social protection for climate action

Bonn, 05. June 2024

The relevance of social protection for inclusive, people-centred climate action has gained increasing attention under United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) including in the contexts of the work programme on just transition pathways, loss and damage, and the global goal on adaptation. UN climate funds can play an…

Scientific Directors

Anna-Katharina Hornidge is director of IDOS and professor for global sustainable development at the University of Bonn. Axel Berger is deputy director.

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Legal Notice The German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS) is registered with the District Court in Bonn under HRB 8741. Legal jurisdiction is Bonn. Legal responsibility Anna-Katharina Hornidge , Director Contact German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS) Tulpenfeld 6 D-53133 Bonn, Germany Telephone: +49 (0)228 94927-0 Fax: +49 (0)228 94927-130 E-mail: idos@idos-research.de Copyright The content of this Website is copyright of the…

Where to now for development policy? Between niche and mainstream, between charity and self-interest

Zattler, Jürgen (2024)
Policy Brief 17/2024

This Policy Brief outlines current trends, formulates principles for a modern development policy and shows how these principles could be implemented in the form of concrete initiatives.

Designing the new UN climate finance goal

Bonn and Online, 04. June 2024

The New Collective Quantified Goal (NCQG) on Climate Finance is set to be agreed at this year’s COP29, and it could have profound implications for the level and transformational potential of finance to tackle climate change. Still, negotiators are wide apart in their starting positions, with key points of contention including how to…

NDC-SDG Connections: Data on updated NDC submissions (V2)

Dzebo, Adis / Aparajita Banerjee / Gabriela Iacobuţă / Raphaelle Beaussart (2024)
Research Data

Why attaining gender equality is critical for climate action

Sen, Amrita / Aparajita Banerjee (2024)
The Current Column, 03. June 2024

Gender-responsive climate action would require much work on the basics, like education, financial independence, and creating opportunities to learn soft skills.