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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.

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

Populism: consequences for global sustainable development

Marschall, Paul / Stephan Klingebiel (2019)
Briefing Paper 8/2019

Populist trends carry significant threats when it comes to dealing with cross-border challeng-es. States with strong populist outlooks can slow down global sustainable development. Conse-quently, countries less affected by such outlooks should take on key roles.

Populismus: Folgen für globale nachhaltige Entwicklung

Marschall, Paul / Stephan Klingebiel (2019)
Analysen und Stellungnahmen 6/2019

Populistische Tendenzen bergen erhebliche Risiken für die Bearbeitung von grenzüberschreitenden Herausforderungen. Staaten mit starkem populistischem Zuspruch können Bremser einer nachhaltigen globalen Entwicklung sein. Deswegen sollten davon weniger betroffene Staaten wichtige Funktionen wahrnehmen.

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.

Potential of blockchain technology for trade integration of developing countries

Schwab, Jakob / Jan Ohnesorge (2019)
Briefing Paper 4/2019

Blockchain technology offers great potential for the sustainable trade integration of developing countries, through its tamper-proof storage of data. However, its implementation also poses challenges.

Modicare could help India’s poor population

Strupat, Christoph (2019)
The Current Column, 11. March 2019

India has long played a key role in including poor households in the health care system. The country with one of the highest levels of absolute poverty in the world.

Germany’s new responsibility in the EU’s Africa policy post Brexit

Hackenesch, Christine / Niels Keijzer (2019)
The Current Column, 25. February 2019

The EU will need to realign its cooperation with Africa following Brexit. Germany will have multiple opportunities in the near future to proactively shape this new orientation

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2008 Jump to: Archive 2008 December November October September August July June May April March February January Archive 2008 Jan. Feb. March April May June July Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov. Dec. December Article Weathering the American Contagion DIE-economist Ulrich Volz analyses the impact of the world-wide financial and economic crisis on China and discusses what China might add to solve the international crisis. Far Eastern Economic Review 28 December 2008 Climate…

The neglected role of cities in the Global Compact on Refugees

Dick, Eva / Jana Kuhnt (2019)
The Current Column, 22. January 2019

If a sustainable policy on refugees is to be implemented, the potential of cities and municipalities has to be given greater acknowledgement and support.

Ownership for sustainable development cooperation

Keijzer, Niels / Stephan Klingebiel (2019)
The Current Column, 21. January 2019

Development cooperation is now increasingly taking place under the auspices of donor interests - with far-reaching consequences.

Financing EU external action: understanding member state priorities

Castillejo, Clare / Niels Keijzer / Oscar Chmiel / Mariella Di Ciommo / Juha Jokela / Erik Lundsgaarde / Iliana Olivié / Aitor Perez / Sanne Thijssen / Julie Vaille / Zsuzsanna Vegh / Bernardo Venturi (2018)
External Publications

Next steps for China’s new development agency

Liu, Wei / Heiner Janus (2018)
The Current Column, 27. November 2018

China's development agency CIDCA has published new guidelines on the the practices of all Chinese institutions engaged in foreign aid.

Steering the EU towards a sustainability transformation

Voituriez, Tancrède / Elisabeth Hege / Giulia Maci / Christine Hackenesch (2018)
External Publications

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.

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”.

Why BMZ wants to reduce the number of its partner countries

Klingebiel, Stephan (2018)
The Current Column, 15. October 2018

The desire to limit the number of partner countries is nothing new. The intensification of development policy relationships has often proven to be effective.

The SDGs and the Future of Europe

Bonn, 15. October 2018

Accounting for six percent of the global population and 22 percent of global economic output, the European Union is a global player whose actions are decisive for the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) both within Europe and globally. Some of Europe's most pressing socio-economic priorities and challenges including…

The SDGs and the Future of Europe - Public Dialogue

Bonn, 15. October 2018

The European Union (EU) is at the crossroads. While populist movements and parties are questioning its value European Leaders struggle with embracing a positive common vision of the EU’s future that resonates with its citizens. Can the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development with its 17 goals (SDGs) adopted in 2015 by all 193 UN Member…

A mountain worth climbing: reforming the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs

Janus, Heiner / Silke Weinlich (2018)
Briefing Paper 20/2018

The United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs (UN-DESA) is a key multilateral organisation in development. However, DESA has yet to unlock its full potential in playing a politically relevant and analytically authoritative role in sustainable development.