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The role of capital markets for small and medium-sized enterprise (SME) finance

Sommer, Christoph (2024)
External Publications

World Economy and Development Finance

If we are to see a global transformation in line with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, then we need to make further adjustments to the current model of global economic governance.

Structural Change and Inclusive Development

Cluster "Structural Change and Inclusive Development": How can production structures be made more productive and competitive, yet socially inclusive and conducive to poverty reduction?

Green Economy

Researchers at the IDOS are investigating instruments of ecological structural policy and global regulatory frameworks that support corresponding transformation processes.

Social Policy, Poverty, Inequality

Researchers at IDOS analyse insurance and transfer systems as well as traditional and informal forms of social security and mechanisms to support small farmers.

Solving the agricultural intensification paradox: a blended sustainable agriculture pathway

Mockshell, Jonathan / Godfrey Omulo / Frank Place / Marcela Quintero / Michael Brüntrup (2024)
External Publications

Science in support of combatting land degradation

Bonn, 18. June 2024

In celebration of the 30th anniversary of the UN Convention to Combat Desertification, the INTERFACES team at IDOS in collaboration with the NGO “Let’s Plant!” is organising an evening event including an engaging panel discussion and an interactive market place, accompanied by music, food and drinks, aiming to foster exchange and…

The Changing Dynamics of International Institutions in an Era of Multiple Crisis

Online, 12. June 2024

In an era marked by unprecedented global challenges, the dynamics of international institutions are undergoing profound transformation. From climate emergencies to pandemics, economic instabilities to geopolitical tensions, the landscape of crises is multifaceted and ever-evolving. The role and efficacy of international institutions—once…

Ece Oyan

Ece Oyan is a former Researcher of the Research Programme "Transformation of Economic and Social Systems".

Green hydrogen in Namibia: opportunities and risks

Altenburg, Tilman / Anne Kantel (2024)
Discussion Paper 6/2024

Namibia hopes to benefit from green hydrogen markets. We assess the related opportunities and risks. If offtake agreements materialise, export revenues may be substantial. Job and industrial development effects will remain limited. How public revenues are used will determine development outcomes.

Where to now for development policy? Between niche and mainstream, between charity and self-interest

Zattler, Jürgen (2024)
Policy Brief 17/2024

This Policy Brief outlines current trends, formulates principles for a modern development policy and shows how these principles could be implemented in the form of concrete initiatives.

Civil society organizations, migrants, and challenges in African contexts

Jaji, Rose (2024)
External Publications

The changing drivers of food inflation–macroeconomics, inflation, and war

Algieri, Bernardina / Lukas Kornher / Joachim von Braun (2024)
External Publications

Global food crisis and implications for actions in the context of war and pandemic shocks

Kornher, Lukas / Joachim von Braun (2024)
External Publications

Economic Research for Development & Sustainability

Bonn, 16. May 2024

Second edition of our joint workshop of IDOS’ Research Programme “Transformation of Economic and Social Systems” and the University of Bonn’s Economics Department on “Economic Research for Development & Sustainability”. The event was hosted in person at the German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS).

Could the first political group with a vision please stand up?

Koch, Svea / Niels Keijzer / Christine Hackenesch (2024)
The Current Column, 13. May 2024

Democratic and Europe-committed political groups should position themselves much more strongly on the future of the EU’s development policy.

Multiple missions in the midst of war: integrating Ukraine's recovery and EU accession

Bergmann, Julian / Miriam Kosmehl / Julia Langbein / Gwendolyn Sasse (2024)
Policy Brief 11/2024

Ukraine and its international partners are faced with an unprecedented task: advancing recovery efforts and the EU accession process in the midst of an ongoing war. This policy brief discusses how best to dovetail accession negotiations and recovery efforts in a mutually reinforcing manner.

Aid for trade and export performance of recipient countries: the moderating role of institutions

Aboushady, Nora / Georges Harb / Chahir Zaki (2024)
External Publications

IDOS in den Medien

Das German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS) erfährt auch 2024 eine breite Medienaufmerksamkeit, es folgt eine Übersicht der Beiträge.

Getting special drawing rights right: opportunities for re-channelling SDRs to vulnerable countries

Zattler, Jürgen K. (2024)
Policy Brief 9/2024

The G7 and G20 have committed to re-channelling 100 billion worth of SDRs to developing countries. If well done, this could provide urgently needed breathing space to vulnerable developing countries.