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Preparing the international development job market for the future

Bonn, 24. March 2025

The international development labour market, including in Germany, is undergoing significant changes, especially at the entry level. The sector is facing significant pressure, both financially and due to the current political and public discourse. Moreover, the current international system is marked by global power shifts and systemic…

How to deal with the current debt crisis of developing countries?

Zattler, Jürgen (2025)
Discussion Paper 11/2025

This paper presents a practical and coherent approach to address the current debt crisis which focuses as far as possible on incentives for debtor countries and private creditors.

Cash-for-work as an instrument of reconstruction in Syria

Zintl, Tina / Markus Loewe (2025)
The Current Column, 17. March 2025

It is equally important to restore the social fabric and re-establish trust – a country’s ‘software’ – as it is to rebuild the physical infrastructure – its ‘hardware’ – during the reconstruction of war-torn countries.

Info Session March on the application phase for the 61st Postgraduate Programme

Online, 13. March 2025

Until March 31, we welcome applications from postgraduate students for our 61 st 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…

Colonial continuities in the area of social protection

Online, 12. March 2025

Online discussion in English with simultaneous translation into French / Discussion en ligne en anglais avec traduction simultanée en français Across low and middle-income countries, many policy fields continue to be shaped by the effects of colonialism and post-colonialism. This is particularly true for social protection. Some of today’s…

Local feminist perspectives as transformative levers: women’s health and climate action in India

Sengupta, Sreerupa / Divya Singhal / Ananya Chakraborty (2025)
Discussion Paper 8/2025

Local feminist perspectives from India offer a transformative lens for addressing systemic inequalities in health and climate action, centering on the need for intersectional, community-led and collaborative approaches.

Feminists’ perspectives as transformative levers in Ghana

Ohemeng, Fidelia N. A. / Deda Ogum / Deborah Tayo Akakpo / Dorcas Coker-Appiah (2025)
Discussion Paper 6/2025

Local feminist perspectives from Ghana highlight significant strides toward gender equality, showcasing advocacy, coalition-building, and collaboration as key strategies to drive gender-transformative policies and sustainable development.

Trump’s assault on foreign aid: implications for international development cooperation

Haug, Sebastian / Anna Novoselova / Stephan Klingebiel (2025)
Discussion Paper 4/2025

The USA have long been a leading force in development cooperation. However, the first weeks of the second Trump administration have called the role of the US into question. The paper outlines the extant role of the US as a donor and reviews the changes announced and implemented by the US government.

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

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

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

Policy Brief: Combustion engine phase-out by 2035 will strengthen the German car industry

Press release of 24 February: In the debate surrounding the EU’s phase-out of combustion engines, a new scientific policy brief by IDOS researcher Dr Nicholas Goedeking supports the position of those in favour.

Dual study programme

In 2025, IDOS will be offering an apprenticeship for the dual study programme in Research and Innovation Management (Bachelor of Arts) for the first time.

Info Session February on the application phase for the 61st Postgraduate Programme

Online, 06. February 2025

Until March 31, we welcome applications from postgraduate students for our 61 st 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…

Enhancing public works programmes: sustainable impact through participatory asset creation and digitalisation

Burchi, Francesco / Tekalign Gutu Sakketa (2025)
Policy Brief 4/2025

This policy brief discusses key aspects related to the design of public works programmes. In particular, it provides recommendations on how to enhance the quality of the asset constructed through the programme and how to address some of the challenges faced when introducing digital innovations.

2025

2025 Jump to: Oktober 2025 September 2025 August 2025 Juli 2025 Juni 2025 Mai 2025 April 2025 März 2025 Februar 2025 Januar 2025 Oktober 2025 Entwicklungspolitik nach dem Rückzug der USA Europa kann mit Reformwillen, transparenten Regeln und strategischer Verlässlichkeit zeigen, dass es zur Lösung globaler Probleme beitragen will, sagen Stephan Klingebiel und Andrew Sumner. Internationale Politik 27.10.2025 África: EEUU se retira definitivamente mientras China amplía…

Attention all democratic parties - the EU redefines its global role!

Koch, Svea / Niels Keijzer / Christine Hackenesch (2025)
The Current Column, 03. February 2025

With the contours and exact focus of the EU’s economic foreign policy still to be determined, democratic parties in Germany need to think ahead already now to have ideas ready for common positions in Brussels in a new government.

Application Deadline expired: Job advertisment: student / research assistant (f/m/diverse) “Civil Society and Civic Space in Asia”

To strengthen our project “Civil Society and Civic Space in Asia”, we are looking with an immediate starting date and limited until 31.08.2025 student / research assistant

Securing a development-friendly US trade policy: the urgent need for an AGOA revamp

Britz, Wolfgang / Zoryana Olekseyuk / Tim Vogel (2025)
Policy Brief 2/2025

As AGOA expiration looms, Sub-Saharan Africa faces uncertainty regarding its US trade. While overall impacts seem mild, some countries and key sectors risk severe losses. This policy brief explores what is at stake and outlines reforms to modernise AGOA to foster Africa’s sustainable future.

International development cooperation is in Germany’s national interest

Furness, Mark (2025)
The Current Column, 27. January 2025

Germany’s international cooperation is as important for its own continued development, as it is for the countries where Germany invests public money.