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The political economy of Chinese investment treaties

Berger, Axel (2019)
External Publications

Options for closer cooperation and joint leadership of France and Germany

Berlin, 05. April 2019

On 5 April 2019, the German Development Institute / Deutsches Institut für Entwicklungpolitik (DIE) and Institut du Développement Durable et des Relations Internationales / Institut d'études politiques de Paris (IDDRI) convened a workshop with French and German experts on global development and development cooperation. The purpose was to…

European arms sales risk undermining development in North Africa

Furness, Mark / Annabelle Houdret (2019)
The Current Column, 08. April 2019

Since the 2011 Arab uprisings, European countries have supported development and stability in North Africa with increased aid and increased arms sales. This incoherent approach risks fuelling further conflict.

Digital Trade, WTO Reform, and Trade and Investment for Sustainable and Inclusive Growth

Tokyo, 09. April 2019

In recent decades, the global economy has grown ever faster. This is mainly due to the fact that the global economy is becoming increasingly integrated. However, the global trading system that has supported this growth and the process of economic integration is showing increasing signs of stress. In the face of growing challenges, the…

When information becomes action: drivers of individuals' trust in broadcast versus peer‐to‐peer information in disaster response

Martin-Shields, Charles (2019)
External Publications

Investment facilitation for development: a new route to global investment governance

Berger, Axel / Sebastian Gsell / Zoryana Olekseyuk (2019)
Briefing Paper 5/2019

This policy brief provides an overview of the emerging policy debate about investment facilitation. We highlight that four key challenges need to be tackled in order to negotiate an Investment Facilitation Framework (IFF) in the WTO that supports sustainable development

China's new silk road: financing opportunities and risks

Berensmann, Kathrin (2019)
External Publications

Why El-Sisi’s decision to raise Egypt’s minimum wage is not such a good one!

El-Haddad, Amirah (2019)
The Current Column, 15. April 2019

Whatever the reason, raising the minimum wage in Egypt is not a good idea. The public sector minimum wage and wage increases will increase inequality not reduce it.

The Imperative of Responsibility-Understanding Hans Jonas

Bonn, 25. April 2019

Forty years ago, Hans Jonas’ main writing “The Imperative of Responsibility” was first published (in German: “Das Prinzip Verantwortung”). Starting from moral theory he derives fundamental thoughts about a responsible approach to dealing with new technologies, and mainly - in today’s wording -“disruptive innovations”. Starting point of…

Aid, political conditionality, and other international efforts to support democracy in Africa

Hackenesch, Christine (2019)
External Publications

13. Käte Hamburger Dialogue

Berlin, 29. April 2019

The core idea of this event was to reflect ongoing peace operations in Afghanistan and Mali, which are both of high interest for European and German policy. Several thousand soldiers and policemen are seconded to stabilizations missions in both countries. Both missions seem to be located at a crossroads between the substantive interests…

South Africa’s global significance is fading

Grimm, Sven (2019)
The Current Column, 29. April 2019

The next general election will be held on 8 May. While it might be won comfortably by the ruling party, it could still prove difficult and will barely have any effect on the nation’s dwindling global role.

Driving transformative Change

Berlin, 30. April 2019

The 2030 Agenda is essential to peace and stability worldwide and is becoming an important point of reference for foreign policymakers. As more knowledge about violent conflict and fragility is produced, the relevance of the SDGs to achieving (re)solutions becomes increasingly clear. The German Federal Foreign Office, SDSN Germany and…

Socio-economic impact of and adaptation to extreme heat and cold of farmers in the food bowl of Nepal

Budhathoki, Nanda Kaji / Kerstin K. Zander (2019)
External Publications

Introduction: Negotiating the promotion of democracy (special issue)

Poppe, Annika Elena / Julia Leininger / Jonas Wolff (2019)
External Publications

Why digital services for refugees often fail to achieve their objectives

Preiß, Carlotta (2019)
The Current Column, 14. May 2019

Many international organizations rely on digital strategies to support displaced persons. But access to the Internet is still severely limited for people in the Global South.

Entwicklungspolitisch sensible Umweltpolitik

Richerzhagen, Carmen / Steffen Bauer / Cristina Espinosa / Michael Pregernig (2019)
External Publications

Democracy support and peaceful democratisation after civil war

Mross, Karina (2019)
Briefing Paper 7/2019

External democracy support accompanying democratisation after civil war can help to mitigate destabilising effects and make an important contribution to foster peace. Importantly, post-conflict democracy support does not trigger renewed violence.

Single-Sites

Single-Sites Theme special Klimalog – Research and dialogue for a climate-smart and just transformation As part of the Klimalog, IDOS promotes an understanding of the links between climate policy and development and researches concrete steps towards a transformation towards "climate-smart" and equitable development paths. Read more Theme special Effects of a new Trump presidency How will another presidency of Donald J. Trump affect international cooperation? Possible…

Biodiversity is good for you!

Richerzhagen, Carmen / Jean Carlo Rodriguez (2019)
The Current Column, 20. May 2019

Species protection must become a cross-sectoral task of sustainable development