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INTERFACES Colloquium Series #4

Online, 30. November 2023

The fourth lecture in the INTERFACES colloquium series on “Sustainable land management in sub‐Saharan Africa: Improving livelihoods through local research” was on 30 November 2023 by Juliane Wiesenhütter and Nina Bisom, from GIZ on “United for Land – Partners, networks and contributions from a German perspective” . They introduced the…

Alle Hebel auf Umsetzung: Die SDGs als globaler Kompass in Krisenzeiten

Potsdam, 04. December 2023

Die Halbzeitbilanz der Agenda 2030 und der SDGs fällt besorgniserregend aus. Nur 18 Prozent der 169 Unterziele werden voraussichtlich bis 2030 erreicht. Ein bloßes Fortschreiten in der bisherigen Umsetzungsgeschwindigkeit wäre fatal. Für die Erreichung der SDGs braucht es mehr Ambition und einen Fokus auf transformative Politikreformen…

Evidence-based implementation of the GCR

Maison de la Paix, Graduate Institute, Geneva & Online, 11. December 2023

This workshop aimed to facilitate exchange among researchers on common issues related to the role of academic research in advancing the objectives of the Global Compact on Refugees (GCR).​ A number of researchers and academic networks were present in Geneva to participate in the Global Refugee Forum (GRF), 13 to 15 December 2023.…

Press release: Report stresses green hydrogen potential as catalyst for sustainable development

Gestern fand eine wichtige Veranstaltung statt, die das Potential hat, das Verständnis der Rolle von grünem Wasserstoff (GH2) zu prägen. Ein Bericht "Green hydrogen for Sustainable Industrial Development: A Policy Toolkit for Developing Countries" vorgestellt.

Are global value chains for sale? On business-state relations in the MENA region

Aboushady, Nora / Chahir Zaki (2023)
Discussion Paper 17/2023

How do business-state relations in the MENA region affect firms' participation in global value chains? To answer this question, this paper explores the complex relations between lobbying, political connections, and corruption in the region.

G20 and Think 20

T20 is a broad-based network of think tanks, which provides evidence-based policy advice to the G20.

On the edge: delays in election results and electoral violence in Sub-Sahara Africa

Saibu, Ghadafi (2023)
Discussion Paper 19/2023

In the complex process that unfolds across the stages of elections management, the length of time elapsing between elections and results announcement is often tensed. But, does the length of time passing between elections and announcement of elections results increase the risk of electoral violence?

Migration categories and unequal Global mobility opportunities

Jaji, Rose (2023)
External Publications

The framing of the migration narrative in binary categories creates unequal mobility opportunities based on how individual migrants are positioned in this dichotomous categorization. The binary categorizations privilege North-South as the antithesis of South-North mobility in line with the presumed motivations for each of these migration trajectories.

IDOS in den Medien

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

Previous Research Teams

The Research Teams follow a long tradition due to the IDOS-Postgraduate Programme

Ending wars, preventing a shift to the right, shaping transformation, building alliances

Hornidge, Anna-Katharina (2024)
The Current Column, 22. January 2024

“Germany, Europe and indeed all of us need to work tirelessly towards these goals – for freedom, stability and a liberal, multilateral order.“

The Urban Water Challenge

Online, 24. January 2024

2023 has been a year of worldwide flooding disasters that, among other places, had devastating impacts in Libya, washed away entire villages in Kenya, and are still persisting in several European countries and the USA. Pakistan is still recovering after the 2022 floods submerged one third of the country. As climate change is increasing…

The role of the consumer and systemic policy mixes for circular business models in the EU

Fuhrmann-Riebel, Hanna (2024)
Discussion Paper 3/2024

What role do consumers play for the transition to a circular economy (CE) and the development of circular business models (CBMs) in particular? Hanna Fuhrmann-Riebel zooms in on potential consumer barriers to CBM demand and discusses different options for policy making to address those barriers.

Call for Applications: Short-Term Visiting Researcher (f/m/divers) Transformation of Economic and Social Systems

In 2024, the Research Programme “Transformation of Economic and Social Systems” offers two (2) short-term visiting researcher positions of around 4-6 weeks between April to December 2024.

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.

Leonie Marie Droste

Leonie Marie Droste is a Political Scientist and a former Researcher at the Sustainable Development Solutions Network (SDSN) Germany.

Job advertisment: Economist (f/m/diverse) “Global economic challenges”

IDOS’ research programme "Transformation of Economic and Social Systems” is looking for a Economist (f/m/diverse) on global economic challenges.

What global role for the EU?

Special “What global role for the EU?”: At times of multiple global crises, the European Union (EU) finds itself at a crossroads.

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.