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Integrated policymaking: choosing an institutional design for implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Breuer, Anita / Julia Leininger / Jale Tosun (2019)
Discussion Paper 14/2019

Integrated implementation of the 2030 Agenda will require institutional reform. To identify causes of reform blockades and enablers of innovation this study analyses how political and economic context factors influence countries’ institutional design choices when it comes to SDG-governance.

Beyond reconstruction

Berlin, 16. September 2019

In the wake of the Arabellion and the ‘Arab winter’, a new, peaceful order in Europe's neighbouring region is not yet apparent. With the exception of Tunisia, the social, economic and political conflicts that erupted in 2011 have either been suppressed or partially addressed through superficial reforms to bring about ‘stability’ and to…

Global commission calls for urgent action on climate adaptation

Bauer, Steffen / Mariya Aleksandrova (2019)
The Current Column, 11. September 2019

A report launched this week by the Global Commission on Adaptation calls for governments and business leaders to get their heads around the adaptation challenge, and quickly.

Soziale und ökologische Herausforderungen der globalen Textilwirtschaft: Lösungsbeiträge der deutschen Entwicklungszusammenarbeit

Stamm, Andreas / Tilman Altenburg / Maximilian Müngersdorff / Tim Stoffel / Kasper Vrolijk (2019)
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Promoting social, economic and socio-political development

Bonn, 09. September 2019

Soziale Sicherung ist ein wichtiges Instrument zur Förderung der sozialen, aber auch der ökonomischen und der sozio-politischen Entwicklung. Diese Erkenntnis bildete daher auch das Kernthema der diesjährigen Konferenz des Poverty, Equity and Growth Network (PEGNET). Sie wurde vom 09.-10. September 2019 gemeinsam von DIE, PEGNET und dem…

Why we need to talk more about “climate migration” in Latin America

Serraglio, Diogo / Benjamin Schraven (2019)
The Current Column, 06. September 2019

When it comes to the issue of climate migration, most people tend to think of regions of Africa or Pacific island nations. However, disregarding Latin America in this context would be a mistake.

Sustainable development in science policy-making: the German Federal Ministry of Education and research's policies for international cooperation in sustainability research

Schwachula, Anna (2019)
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Wirtschaftswachstum als gute Medizin für ein langes Leben

Jetter, Michael / Sabine Laudage / David Stadelmann (2019)
External Publications

Verteufeln hilft nicht

Brüntrup, Michael (2019)
External Publications

Digitalisation in the lives of urban migrants: evidence from Bogota

Martin-Shields, Charles P. / Sonia Camacho / Rodrigo Taborda / Constantin Ruhe (2019)
Discussion Paper 12/2019

This paper explores how access to digital technology (ICTs) differs between long-term residents and urban migrants in Bogota. Our data indicates that while migrants initially have lower access to ICTs, over time they become more likely than long-term residents to gain ICT and internet access.

The influence of EU migration policy on regional free movement in the IGAD and ECOWAS regions

Castillejo, Clare (2019)
Discussion Paper 11/2019

This paper examines how the EU’s current engagement on migration in Africa is impacting on African ambitions to establish free movement regimes. It focuses first on the continental level, and then looks at two regional economic communities: IGAD in the Horn of Africa and ECOWAS in West Africa.

Social protection schemes in the Middle East and North Africa: not fair, not efficient, not effective

Loewe, Markus (2019)
External Publications

Sign here, please! On developing countries’ market access conditions in regional trade agreements

Stender, Frederik (2019)
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Political economy of command agriculture in Zimbabwe: a state-led contract farming model

Mazwi, Freedom / Abel Chemura / George T. Mudimu / Walter Chambati (2019)
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Contributing to Social Cohesion Through Development Cooperation

Bonn, 07. August 2019

Inequalities around the world, political polarization and persisting violent conflicts have triggered an increasing interest in social cohesion. In reaction to these trends, an increasing number of projects in development cooperation aim to improve social cohesion. However, many questions remain on what actually makes societies stick…

Social cohesion and economic development: unpacking the relationship

Sommer, Christoph (2019)
Briefing Paper 16/2019

The drifting-apart of societies has become a major concern in many regions. Economic factors such as income inequality are often assumed to aggravate these trends. This brief depicts what we actually know about the relation between economic factors and social cohesion and outlines policy implications.

How can an international framework for investment facilitation contribute to sustainable development?

Berger, Axel / Sebastian Gsell (2019)
Briefing Paper 15/2019

A WTO framework for investment facilitation can contribute to sustainable development if it strengthens developing countries’ capacities, respects policy space, allows for longer implementation periods, enhances responsible business conduct and supports multi-stakeholder cooperation.

The Power of Cooperation: Shaping a Positive narrative of Global Governance in Mexico

Mexico City, 25. July 2019

In a polarised world, amid the global rise of nationalism and populism and with global governance and international dialogue at risk, one purpose of the MGG network is to create and hold open spaces of dialogue and international cooperation. The conference „The Power of Cooperation: Shaping a Positive Narrative of Global Governance“ took…

The digital revolution and sustainable development: opportunities and challenges; Report prepared byThe World in 2050 initiative

Nakicenovic,Nebojsa / Dirk Messner / Caroline Zimm / Geoff Clarke / Johan Rockström / Ana Paula Aguiar / Benigna Boza-Kiss / Lorenza Campagnolo / Ilan Chabay / David Collste / Luis Comolli / Luis Gomez-Echeverri / Anne Goujon / Arnulf Grubler / Reiner Jun (2019)
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Economic mobility across generations: old versus new EU member states

van der Weide, Roy / Ambar Narayan / Mario Negre (2019)
Briefing Paper 14/2019

For large parts of the world’s population, individual education is still too closely tied to the education of one’s parents, more so for poorer than for to richer world regions. Countries at any stage of development can raise intergenerational mobility by investing more to equalise opportunities.