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IDOS in den Medien

Das German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS) erfährt auch 2023 eine breite Medienaufmerksamkeit, es folgt eine Übersicht der Beiträge.

Gender differences in multidimensional poverty in low- and middle-income countries: An assessment based on individual poverty indices

Burchi, Francesco / Daniele Malerba (2024)
External Publications

How refugee participation can improve policy and research

Flaig, Merlin / Abis Getachew (2024)
The Current Column, 05. February 2024

Involving refugees more actively in research, especially if it is related to their experiences, is crucial. It not only promotes a more inclusive and ethical approach to research but also ensures that the narratives and perspectives of those directly affected are more accurately represented.

Can we bring digitalisation and the environment together?

Lucatello, Simone / Wulf Reiners (2024)
The Current Column, 13. February 2024

Until today, the advent of digital tools has not led to a substantial shift toward sustainable alternatives.

Urban refugees and digital technology

Martin-Shields, Charles (2024)
Books

German development policy in Africa: continuities and ruptures after the Russian aggression against Ukraine

Klingebiel, Stephan (2024)
External Publications

Security policy is not development policy

Leininger, Julia / Anna-Katharina Hornidge (2024)
The Current Column, 19. February 2024

In order to ensure human security and integrity, we need both development policy for viable global cooperation to shape sustainable futures and security policy alliances against aggressors where cooperation reaches its limits.

The World Trade Organization before the 13th Ministerial Conference

Brandi, Clara / Zoryana Olekseyuk (2024)
The Current Column, 21. February 2024

Germany and the EU must do their part to strengthen the WTO. This should be driven forward by forging new coalitions with countries from the Global South. In addition, Germany and the EU should focus on providing substantial support for the implementation of WTO rules in poorer countries.

Investment Facilitation for Development

Theme Special: Investment Facilitation for Development, Investment Facilitation is a unique tool for developing countries to increase investment flows, boost economic growth and achieve the Sustainable Development Goals.

2024 – Asia’s bumper election year

Lorch, Jasmin (2024)
The Current Column, 04. March 2024

Free and fair elections lie at the very heart of democracy. Yet the subjection of an elected government to the rule of law, the protection of minorities and possibilities for civic participation are also key, because elections can also be a way for undemocratic actors to pursue their aims.

Social contract and social cohesion: synergies and tensions between two related concepts

Loewe, Markus / Armin von Schiller / Tina Zintl / Julia Leininger (2024)
Policy Brief 3/2024

“Social cohesion” and the “social contract” are two interrelated concepts that help to understand the relationships between individuals, social groups and state institutions. Both enable governments and foreign actors to design policies for sustainable development, albeit in different contexts.

Tomorrow’s global development landscape: mapping trends and reform dynamics

Janus, Heiner / Niels Keijzer / Svea Koch (2024)
Policy Brief 4/2024

This paper analyses structural factors of the institutional inertia in international cooperation and formulates expectations for where new reform impetus might come from. It maps and links key reform proposals for the global development system, with a specific focus on public financial flows.

How to map and measure quality of employment?

Bonn and Online, 06. March 2024

Un- and underemployment is one of the most pressing issues in low and middle income countries. At the same time, many of the available jobs are precarious and lack proper working conditions. The MENA region is particularly affected by un- and underemployment, caused by a structural shortage of job creation as well as labour market…

Why transportation should work for women in Africa

Asimeng, Theodore / Pooja Balasubramanian (2024)
The Current Column, 06. March 2024

Policymakers, funding institutions and researchers interested in reforming the current public transport services must address the inequalities women face in addition to their focus on efficiency and environmental goals.

Constellations of State Fragility: improving international cooperation through analytical differentiation

Lorch, Jasmin / Sebastian Ziaja / Jörn Grävingholt (2024)
Policy Brief 5/2024

The “Constellations of State Fragility” model, developed at IDOS, provides a multi-dimensional model to measure state fragility. In doing so, it avoids putting countries with different problems into the same "boxes". Moreover, the model is also sensitive to risks of fragility in the Global North.

Transnationalisation light: non-state inclusion and North/South differentials in global development governance

Haug, Sebastian / Jack Taggart (2024)
Mitarbeiter sonstige

Sámi-EU relations as an example of transnational cooperation for sustainable development?

Götze, Jacqueline (2024)
Mitarbeiter sonstige

Legitimacy challenges in inter- and transnational cooperation

Wehrmann, Dorothea / Silke Weinlich (2024)
Mitarbeiter sonstige

Urban Mobility Solutions: Road Safety

Berlin / Online, 14. March 2024

In order to identify key stakeholders and topics for the Hamburg Sustainability Conference (HSC) programme, the HSC, jointly with the German Institute for Sustainability and Development (IDOS), organised a round table on mobility solutions. The round table will be moderated by Franco Jauregui Fung (Researcher of IDOS’ “ Transformation of…

Strengthening social cohesion to mitigate human insecurity: Promise and peril

Leininger, Julia / Armin von Schiller / Charlotte Fiedler (2024)
External Publications