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The ethics of biofuels

Bonn, 12. December 2011

Public lecture and expert discussion on the biofuels report of the Nuffield Council on Bioethics The promotion of biofuels has caused heated debates in recent years – mainly due to reported negative social and ecological effects. Against this backdrop, the Nuffield Council on Bioethics – an independent body that examines and reports on…

The end of GATT-WTO history? – Reflections on the future of the post-Doha World Trade Organization

Brandi, Clara / Matthias Helble (2011)
Discussion Paper 13/2011

Political Transformation in Fragility Contexts

Bonn, 07. December 2011

As part of a three-year BMZ-funded DIE project on “Development and Transformation in Fragile States” the aim of this workshop is to foster the exchange between scholars and practitioners, by bringing together first-class researchers, government officials and other selected practitioners, to discuss and assess three research areas related…

Two-speed aid effectiveness

Klingebiel, Stephan / Stefan Leiderer (2011)
The Current Column, 05. December 2011

DIE research programme “Mobilising domestic revenue in developing countries”

Bonn, 01. December 2011

Enhancing domestic resource mobilisation and especially tax performance is an increasingly relevant topic on the international development agenda. Governments, donors and international organisations need to understand the role political, economic and institutional factors play in defining tax regimes and strengthening domestic revenue…

The strategic interactions between donor and aid intermediary in the game of development assistance for health

Stepping, Katharina M.K. (2011)
External Publications

Which donor selects the recipients of health assistance based on health indicators?

Stepping, Katharina M.K. (2011)
External Publications

The importance of health indicators for the country selection: evidence from a panel study

Stepping, Katharina M.K. (2011)
External Publications

Can’t see the globe for the nations: seeking a postnational approach to global challenges

Figueroa, Aurelia (2011)
The Current Column, 28. November 2011

Informal consultation on the Human Development Report 2012 and 2013

Bonn, 24. November 2011

The UNDP Human Development Report Office (HDRO), the German UN Association and the German Development Institute / Deutsches Institut für Entwicklungspolitik (DIE) held an informal day-long discussion on three possible themes for forthcoming Human Development Reports, including i) the rising global south, ii) the developmental state and…

Donor transparency and aid allocation

Faust, Jörg (2011)
Discussion Paper 12/2011

A response to the weaknesses of the Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI): the correlation Sensitive Poverty Index (CSPI)

Rippin, Nicole (2011)
Briefing Paper 19/2011

Busan and the United Nations: is it time to strengthen the ties?

Muhlen-Schulte, Arthur / Silke Weinlich (2011)
The Current Column, 21. November 2011

African developments: political trends in recent elections in Sub-Saharan Africa

Vorrath, Judith (2011)
Briefing Paper 18/2011

The Millennium Goals and Beyond: Reflections on an international development policy agenda after 2015

Bonn, 21. November 2011

This workshop, organised by the German Development Institute / Deutsches Institut für Entwicklungspolitik (DIE) in cooperation with the Poverty Reduction, Equity and Growth Network ( PEGNet ) and the German Federal Ministry for Economic Co-operation and Development ( BMZ ), contributed to the discussion about the future of development…

Knowledge sharing for global development – Building up new partnerships

Bonn, 17. November 2011

The World Bank is positioning itself as a knowledge institution – not just a lending bank – by creating, sharing and applying knowledge for development. World Bank Managing Director Mahmoud Mohieldin presented the recently published comprehensive report on the topic: "Knowledge for Development". The report recognizes that knowledge, not…

Pitfalls of policy implementation: the case of the South African feed-in tariff

Pegels, Anna (2011)
External Publications

Assessing the impact of socio-economic inequities on college enrolment: emerging differences in the United Arab Emirates

Aswad, Noor Ghazal / Georgeta Vidican / Diana Samulewicz (2011)
External Publications

The role of food and nutrition system approaches in tackling hidden hunger

Burchi, Francesco / Emile Frison / Jessica Fanzo (2011)
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Water-energy-food: do we need a nexus perspective? The Bonn Nexus Conference

Dombrowsky, Ines (2011)
The Current Column, 14. November 2011