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International development cooperation is in Germany’s national interest

Furness, Mark (2025)
The Current Column, 27. January 2025

Germany’s international cooperation is as important for its own continued development, as it is for the countries where Germany invests public money.

Challenging the narrative: How policy choices empower the far-right

Abedtalas, Musallam (2024)
The Current Column, 18. November 2024

By shifting the debate into the AfD’s core narrative of stricter immigration policies—the ruling coalition inadvertently strengthens the far-right.

Why a new quantum must go hand in hand with higher quality

Aleksandrova, Mariya / Svea Koch (2024)
The Current Column, 27. May 2024

To consolidate trust and resolve conflicting positions, developed countries need to acknowledge the weaknesses and lessons from the implementation of the 100 billion target.

60 years of research, policy advice and training at IDOS

Hornidge, Anna-Katharina / Axel Berger (2024)
The Current Column, 11. March 2024

We look back at six decades of intensive research, policy advice, training and joint learning, with the constant aim of finding innovative and implementation-oriented solutions to current development challenges.

International Cooperation with Fragile MENA Countries in the COVID-19 Context

McCandless, Erin / Bernhard Trautner (2020)
The Current Column, 24. August 2020

The Pandemic has a potential upside for the conflict-affected countries in the Middle East and North Africa: building back better, more accountable states and resilient societies through inclusive social contracts.

Africa-EU Summit: Stronger Political Orientation and Sharper Focus Needed

Lundsgaarde, Erik / Svea Koch / Julia Leininger (2014)
The Current Column, 31. March 2014

On 2 and 3 April 2014, African and EU Heads of State and Government will meet in Brussels to take stock of achievements in Africa-EU cooperation and to outline priorities for future cooperation.

How the European Green Deal should reshape Africa-EU relations

Högl, Maximilian / Christine Hackenesch / Gabriela Iacobuta (2020)
The Current Column, 28. September 2020

Ursula von der Leyen reiterated the European Green Deal’s importance as the flagship of the new EU Commission. The partnership with Africa is particularly important in this regard.

Partnership in the field of global knowledge cooperation is not a one-way street

Grimm, Sven / Regine Mehl (2020)
The Current Column, 03. February 2020

Partnership skills are required in the global South (not least in the education and research sectors) and the global North alike.

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.

On the dilemma of flying for sustainability

Schwachula, Anna / Okka Lou Mathis / Daniele Malerba / Ramona Hägele (2019)
The Current Column, 27. September 2019

Mass mobilization of civil society is increasing global pressure to adopt more ambitious climate policies. A blessing for some people. But with the new consciousness, another debate comes into focus.

Can the Amazon forest survive populists in power?

Burni, Aline (2019)
The Current Column, 30. September 2019

Brazil was regarded as one of the emerging economies reshaping the global scene. Yet under the leadership of Jair Bolsonaro, this image changed drastically.

What the European elections mean for development policy

Högl, Maximilian / Benedikt Erforth / Niels Keijzer (2019)
The Current Column, 06. June 2019

The 2019 European elections did not lead to the wave of right-wing populism that many had feared they would. However, It is now time for the European Parliament to capitalise on the fresh relevance afforded to it by the European elections

Can EU move beyond ‘squabbling over boats’?

Schöfberger, Irene / Niels Keijzer (2018)
The Current Column, 24. September 2018

In his recent State of the Union Speech, European Commission President Juncker outlined his vision for the Union’s future migration policy. The speech introduced a package of proposals seeking to strengthen EU competencies on migration.

Cities for sustainable global development

Dick, Eva (2018)
The Current Column, 29. October 2018

The theme of this year’s World Cities Day on 31 October is “Building Sustainable and Resilient Cities”. The growing importance of cities is also reflected in the self-perception of the “urban community”.

Challenges ahead for the global economy

Keil, Jonas (2018)
The Current Column, 05. November 2018

Industrialised countries such as Germany and the United States may have strong economies right now, but problems are looming in emerging economies and beyond. Policy-makers need to respond appropriately.

The impact of Brexit for developing countries

Olekseyuk, Zoryana / Clara Brandi (2019)
The Current Column, 15. January 2019

The economic and political consequences of the different Brexit scenarios have been the subject of much discussion as of late. Yet we also need to pay closer attention to the global effects of the United Kingdom’s exit from the EU.

Dirk Messner departs the DIE in Bonn after 15 years as Institute Director

German Development Institute / Deutsches Institut für Entwicklungspolitik (DIE) and partners from the field of development co-operation paid tribute to the work of departing DIE-Director Dirk Messner.

A five-point plan for dealing with the refugee crisis: there are no small solutions to big problems

Messner, Dirk (2015)
The Current Column, 11. September 2015

Bonn, 11 September 2015. Europe and Germany cannot be an island of contentment, because cross-border crises do not simply disappear by building walls, looking away and failing to act.

China and Africa: the new normal

Grimm, Sven / Christine Hackenesch (2015)
The Current Column, 30. November 2015

The next summit between China and the African states is set to be held in South Africa on 4/5 December. The outcome of the meeting will reflect the new normal.

Why it is worth considering consumer trends among the new middle classes

Never, Babette (2017)
The Current Column, 04. December 2017

Middle-income countries are seeing growth among their middle classes. The problem is that our planet’s resources are finite. Time for a new consumer policy.