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Sophia Machavariani

Office Administration of the Postgraduate Programme

Dr. Simone Christ

Head of the Postgraduate Research Programme

Dr. Elizabeth Chepkemboi Kötter

Head of the Shaping Futures Programme

3rd biennial “Africa in the Global Economy“ Conference

Bonn, 02. December 2026

Africa’s role in the global economy is being reshaped by regional ambitions and external pressures. While the AfCFTA has generated momentum, intra-African trade remains fragile, exposing gaps in infrastructure and readiness. Meanwhile, external powers continue to influence Africa’s trajectory. The expiry of AGOA preferences and the…

Systemic Impact through Transformative Training

Jakarta, 19. April 2026

Bringing together stakeholders from different public schools of administration and training institutions, Lembaga Administrasi Negara (LAN, National School of Public Administration, Indonesia) and the Managing Global Governance (MGG) Programme of the German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS) are co-organizing a conference…

Application phase for the 62nd PGP

Online, 19. March 2026

Until March 31, we welcome applications from postgraduate students for our 62 nd postgraduate programme. Are you looking for an exciting and research-intensive preparation for your work in international cooperation for development and sustainability? In our postgraduate programme, we enhance the competences of participants aspiring a…

Shifting Geoeconomic Tides

Bonn, 03. March 2026

At the event of the 2026 annual meeting of the IDOS International Scientific Advisory Board held under the IDOS annual theme Disruption & Reform , IDOS hosts a public evening panel and reception to which we cordially invite you. Rule-based global economic governance is under ever more pressure. Disruptive trade policies threaten to…

Pressure on civil society spaces

Gutheil, Lena / Jasmin Lorch (2026)
The Current Column, 02. March 2026

The questioning of the political neutrality of certain CSOs are increasingly being instrumentalised to delegitimise unwanted criticism.

Trump’s tariffs have gutted Agoa’s duty‑free promise: our model shows how

Vogel, Tim / Zoryana Olekseyuk (2026)
External Publications

AGOA technically lives on after a one-year extension, but its main advantage has largely disappeared since the US added tariffs on top of it. Our simulations show the new tariff regime drives large declines in US-bound exports, with the steepest damage in a few AGOA-dependent countries and sectors such as apparel. The shock is forcing African policymakers to think beyond fragile preferences and build resilience through diversification and stronger regional and alternative market links.

Towards a UN with Chinese characteristics? Heralding shifts in multilateral order

Foot, Rosemary / Sebastian Haug (2026)
External Publications

European Research Alliance for Sustainable Development (ERASuD)

The European Research Alliance for Sustainable Development (ERASuD) brings together 12 leading European research institutions from 8 countries, committed to long-term, co-created R&I partnerships with LMICs.

How to build digital citizenship in the 21st century

Chiriatti, Alessia / Benjamin Stewart / Janis van der Westhuizen / Juliana Mansur (2026)
External Publications

The social contract and collective action: grievances, cleavages, and protests in Tunisia and Lebanon

Loewe, Markus / Holger Albrecht (2025)
External Publications

The New Significance of (South-)Eastern Europe in German Development Policy

Bergmann, Julian (2026)
The Current Column, 23. February 2026

Greater investment in economic cooperation could contribute to addressing key challenges in the region.

The New Significance of (South-)Eastern Europe in German Development Policy

Bergmann, Julian (2026)
The Current Column, 23. February 2026

Greater investment in economic cooperation could contribute to addressing key challenges in the region.

Global order in transition: anxiety in the North, agency in the South

Ishmael, Len / Stephan Klingebiel / Andy Sumner (2026)
External Publications

Is the present juncture a crisis or an opportunity for international cooperation? Len Ishmael, Stephan Klingebiel and Andy Sumner argue that the answer is: both.

Syria’s social contract: Ahmad Al-Sharaa must keep his promise

Zintl, Tina (2026)
External Publications

The reconstruction of Syria lacks a solid foundation, as Ahmad Al-Sharaa and his interim government prefer to establish facts rather than a social consensus.

Science for Africa’s future food security: the need for an all-Africa food supply strategy

Kornher, Lukas / Isabell Daniels / Getaw Tadesse (2026)
External Publications

The hidden costs of coffee production in the Eastern African value chains

Adong, Annet / Lukas Kornher / Bezawit Beyene, Chichaibelu / Aslihan Arslan (2026)
External Publications

Using high-frequency data to measure the resilience of households to food insecurity and women’s dietary diversity in Uganda

Adong, Annet / Lukas Kornher / Bezawit Beyene Chichaibelu / Emily Ijete Amondo / Benard Bashaasha (2026)
External Publications