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Interdependenzen und Politikkohärenz zwischen Hungerbekämpfung (SDG2) und anderen Zielen der deutschen Nachhaltigkeitsstrategie

Bonn, 29. June 2017

Die 2015 verabschiedeten UN Nachhaltigkeitsziele ( Sustainable Development Goals , SDGs) werden als Basis vieler Interventionen in der Entwicklungszusammenarbeit (EZ) aber auch der nationalen Entwicklung genutzt. Auf der Grundlage der deutschen Nachhaltigkeitsstrategie wollten wir uns mit Ihnen über die Ziele des SDG 2 sowie…

Erfolgreiche landwirtschaftliche Mechanisierung in Subsahara Afrika und die Bedeutung der Agrarfinanzierung

Müller, Corinna / Christiane Ströh de Martínez / Michael Brüntrup (2017)
Analysen und Stellungnahmen 12/2017

Die Mechanisierung der Agrarproduktion hat in Subsahara Afrika hohe Priorität. Der Text erörtert essentielle Bedingungen erfolgreicher Agrarmechanisierung: Zielgruppen, direkte und indirekte Wirkungen, Eigentümermodelle, Begleitmaßnahmen, Unterstützungsbedarf und insbesondere Finanzierung.

Entwicklungspolitik in der nächsten Legislaturperiode

Bonn, 04. July 2017

Im Vorfeld der Bundestagswahlen im September 2017 rückte auch in Deutschland die Entwicklungspolitik in den Fokus öffentlicher Diskussionen. Die politischen Umbrüche in der Europäischen Union und zahlreichen Partnerländern, aber auch die Neuausrichtung des internationalen Engagements der USAunter der Trump-Administration stellen neue…

What remains of the G20 Hamburg Summit?

Berger, Axel (2017)
The Current Column, 10. July 2017

At the G20’s Hamburg Summit an unruly US president questioned a number of common positions that had already been adopted by the G20 in previous years, the communiqué entails a number of encouraging commitments that did not at all seem possible just a couple of days ago.

Thinking and coping with the transformation of human togetherness

Glasgow, Scotland, 12. July 2017

With the era of the anthropocene, transformation on a planetary scale has reached unparalleled dimensions. Humanity now faces the task to find ways of understanding, adapting to, and living with a whole range of consequences of its evolution. In this day and age, politics has as its mission nothing less than to facilitate and to mange…

SDSN Leadership Council

Berlin, 13. July 2017

More than 60 SDSN Leadership Council members and representatives from around 20 national and regional SDSN networks came together on this year's spring meeting of the global SDSN Leadership Council (LC) in Berlin on 30 and 31 May 2017. The session took place in close association with the T20 summit (29 and 30 May). The German…

Did the G20 Hamburg Summit advance 2030 Agenda implementation?

Scholz, Imme / Clara Brandi (2017)
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One major goal of the German G20 Presidency was to promote the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which are essential to addressing the challenges faced by the world. The outcome of the 2017 Hamburg Summit is not a breakthrough for sustainable development, but it does offer some opportunities for real progress.

G20 and Africa after the summit: Need for continuity, global voice and vision

Hackenesch, Christine / Julia Leininger / Elizabeth Sidiropoulos (2017)
The Current Column, 17. July 2017

Africa has been a key priority of Germany’s G20 presidency. Can the G20’s priorities as outlined in the Communiqué make a difference for Africa’s global representation and its sustainable development? This edition of The current Column looks at where cooperation between G20 and Africa is making progress.

„Finanzialisierung“ des afrikanischen Agrarsektors

Bonn, 18. July 2017

Der afrikanische Agrarsektor steht vor großen Herausforderungen: Armut und Ernährungsunsicherheit sind auf dem Land besonders groß; ein Teil der natürlichen Ressourcen degradiert; die Bevölkerung wächst nach wie vor rapide; trotz starker Urbanisierung wird die Landbevölkerung noch lange weiter steigen; wachsende Mittelschichten mit…

Joint Statement on commitment to the Paris Climate Agreement

This statement is supported by renowned scholars from rising powers of the South as well as Germany. The common position demonstrates our unwavering commitment to the Paris Accord and expresses our determination to deepen joint knowledge creation on existential issues for human survival and sustainable development, for global justice and social integration.

G20 needs inclusive societies and sustainable growth

G20 needs inclusive societies and sustainable growth G20 needs inclusive societies and sustainable growth Joint Press Release by Kiel Institute for the World Economy and the German Development Institute / Deutsches Institut für Entwicklungspolitik (DIE) 30 May 2017 International think tanks in the Think20 group (T20) today called upon the twenty largest industrialized and emerging countries (G20)to foster inclusive societies and sustainable growth. The appeal came…

New Africa Standing Group for joint knowledge production and policy advice launched

Initiated by the German Development Institute / Deutsches Institut für Entwicklungspolitik (DIE), the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) and Kiel Institute for the World Economy (IfW), a new Africa Standing Group (T20 ASG) was launched at the G20 summit in Berlin.

G20: Wirtschaft und Soziales gemeinsam denken

G20: Wirtschaft und Soziales gemeinsam denken G20: Wirtschaft und Soziales gemeinsam denken Press Release of 4 July 2017 Today in Berlin, the Co-Chairs of the Think 20 group of think tanks called on the leaders of the G20 countries to expand their agenda of economic growth and macroeconomic stability to include a greater focus on social needs as well as environmental and climate protection. They also urged the summit to send a clear signal that global issues would…

Trade experts urge globally balanced trade rules, foreign investment into development as G20 summit starts

Right before the start of the G20 summit in Hamburg on Friday, high-level policymakers and trade experts came together to emphasise the need for both globally balanced trade rules and foreign investment into development.

SDG 2 (Zero Hunger) in the context of the German Sustainable Development Strategy: are we leaving the starving behind?

Holzapfel, Sarah / Michael Brüntrup (2017)
Briefing Paper 13/2017

This analysis and commentary examines the German Sustainable Development Strategy, which outlines measures designed to implement the 2030 Agenda with regard to SDG 2: ending hunger, achieving food security and improved nutrition, and promoting sustainable agriculture.

More transparency on environmental commitments in trade: New online tool TREND analytics examines environmental provisions aspects in trade agreements

TTIP, CETA and TPP – the big trade agreements frequently make it into the media. The focus in public debates is often on controversial issues such as their consequences for the environment and for climate protection. But what do trade agreements tell us about these issues? Which types of diverse environmental provisions exist und how have they changed in the last years?

MIKTA: towards a strategy to promote multilateral diplomacy and a rules-based International order

Kim, Sung-Mi / Sebastian Haug / Susan Harris Rimmer (2017)
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Pioneers of sustainability for global transformation

Reiber,Tatjana (2017)
The Current Column, 21. August 2017

The MGG Academy of the German Development Institute / Deutsches Institut für Entwicklungspolitik (DIE) aims to promote future pioneers of sustainability. Participants come from six rising powers.

Politische Ökonomie der deutschen Entwicklungszusammenarbeit: Bestimmungsgründe, Akteure und Allokationsmuster

Bohnet, Michael (2017)
Discussion Paper 20/2017

Die Studie beleuchtet die Bestimmungsgründe für die Höhe und Struktur der deutschen EZ. Sie gibt einen Überblick über Entscheidungsprozesse und die damit verbundenen Prioritätensetzungen. Dabei werden die bilaterale und multilaterale EZ analysiert und die Akteure und Instrumente beleuchtet.

MGG Academy Welcome Event

, 24. August 2017

The Managing Global Governance (MGG) Academy is on its 15th round with a new group of young enthusiastic professionals joining us from six emerging countries - Brazil, China, India, Mexico, South Africa, Indonesia – as well as from Hungary and Germany. The chosen candidates from important government institutions, research organisations…