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Reforming the United Nations Development System

The UNDS has been undergoing an ambitious reform process. Member states and UN organisations need to step up their support for reforms to succeed.

Holzapfel, Sarah

Senior Researcher, Research Programme "Inter- and transnational cooperation".

World Population Day 2009: The developing countries would do well to bear in mind: their population will not only continue to grow, it will also age

Loewe, Markus (2009)
The Current Column, 06. July 2009

5th Conference of the German Network for Forced Migration Studies

Bonn and Online, 16. September 2024

Forced migration and displacement in the context of violent conflicts and natural disasters have been on the rise for years. At the same time, right-wing populist voices against immigration and people seeking protection are gaining attention and influence in many countries. The 5th Conference of the German Network of Forced Migration…

Two models, one goal: A new study compares E-Mobility policies in California and Germany

Press release of 18 November 2024. A new publication in Energy Policy reveals why California has been able to accelerate the buildup of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure more rapidly than Germany

Post-conflict societies: chances for peace and types of international support

Fiedler, Charlotte / Karina Mroß (2017)
Briefing Paper 4/2017

Recurring violence haunts many countries that have experienced a civil war. What types of international support do they receive and what are their chances to sustain peace? This briefing paper analyses new data on peacebuilding efforts in 29 countries that have experienced a civil war.

The implementation of sustainable finance taxonomies: learning from South African experiences

Lötters-Viehof, Steffen / Sören Hilbrich / Kathrin Berensmann / Giovanna Artmann / Sam Ashman / Theresa Herbold / Agnese Monti / Felix Paffhausen / Stephanie Roigk / Lee-Ann Steenkamp (2023)
Policy Brief 20/2023

Embracing sustainable finance taxonomies – potential to facilitate investments in sustainable economic activities. This Policy Brief presents recommendations for a successful introduction of sustainable taxonomies based on research conducted in South Africa.

Addressing the challenges of digital lending for credit markets and the financial systems in low- and middle-income countries

Sommer, Christoph (2021)
Briefing Paper 23/2021

Digital lending holds great potential for the availability of finance especially during recovery from the COVID-19 crisis. This brief outlines how to address associated risks to guarantee a well-functioning and stable credit market (and financial system) that foster sustainable economic development.

International cooperation and socio-economic justice in a post-Covid19 MENA region

Online, 22. September 2020

The Friedrich Ebert Foundation and the German Development Institute / Deutsches Institut für Entwicklungspolitik (DIE) are co-organising a series of online debates in the Autumn of 2020. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the question of how international partners can best support MENA countries and the region as a whole in addressing…

Towards more policy advice: maximizing the UN’s assets to build back better

Hendra, John / Max Baumann (2020)
Briefing Paper 24/2020

In order to effectively assist countries in building back better from the COVID-19 pandemic and return to a path towards the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the UN and its development organizations will need to focus more than in recent times on high-level policy advice.

How addressing divisions on African migration inside the EU can strengthen transnational development

Schöfberger, Irene (2018)
Briefing Paper 22/2018

Intra-EU policy negotiations are essential for the evolution of EU-Africa cooperation on migration. Growing divisions inside the EU have increased the focus on external borders. This paper argues that the EU needs to address these divisions in order to support African transnational development.

The developmental state in the 21st century: calling for a new social contract

Regeni, Giulio (†) / Georgeta Vidican Auktor (2017)
Discussion Paper 5/2017

We argue that global challenges for economic development in the 21st century call for a revitalization of the debate on the role of the state in social and economic transformation, stressing the need for inclusive state-society alliances oriented towards promoting growth within planetary boundaries.

Overcoming Conflict and Fragility

Berlin, 23. October 2019

Results of the DIE research project “Supporting Sustainable Peace” and Global Launch of the OECD’s new States of Fragility Online Platform Fragility and conflict pose immense challenges to sustainable development: about half of the world’s extreme poor live in fragile and conflict-affected settings. One reason for this is the persistence…

Civil society engagement in regional governance: a network analysis in Southern Africa

Hulse, Merran / Lisa Gürth / Helena Kavsek / Verena Stauber / Daniel Wegner / Jan Weinreich (2018)
Discussion Paper 30/2018

What kinds of transnational networks are beneficial for civil society engagement in regional governance? Using social network analysis, we investigate civil society’s role in ending early marriage and improving worker’s rights in southern Africa.

Application Deadline expired: Job Advertisment: Research Assistant (f/m/diverse) BioCAM4

To strengthen our project „BioCAM4 – Biodiversity Integration in Climate Adaptation and Mitigation Actions for Planet, People, and Human Health“, we are with an immediate starting date and limited until 14.10.2027 looking for a research assistant

The G20: its role and challenges

Berensmann, Kathrin / Thomas Fues / Ulrich Volz (2011)
Briefing Paper 16/2011

Tax Expenditure Country Report: Morocco

Mourji, Fouzi (2025)
Books

On the acceptance of high carbon taxes in low- and middle-income countries: a conjoint survey experiment

Malerba, Daniele / Babette Never / Lukas Fesenfeld / Hanna Fuhrmann-Riebel / Sascha Kuhn (2024)
External Publications

Elections during emergencies and crises: case study Ghana

Agbele, Fortune / Ghadafi Saibu (2023)
External Publications

The Arctic Council as a success case for transnational cooperation in times of rapid global changes?

Wehrmann, Dorothea (2020)
External Publications