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Decentralisation in Morocco: the current reform and its possible contribution to political liberalisation

Houdret, Annabelle / Astrid Harnisch (2017)
Discussion Paper 11/2017

Current decentralisation reform in Morocco could support political liberalisation. But political economy, institutional capacities and citizen participation need to improve to make it work. A. Houdret and A. Harnisch point to key challenges in their DIE Discussion Paper.

Accountability for development cooperation under the 2030 Agenda

Mahn Jones, Timo Casjen (2017)
Discussion Paper 10/2017

The contribution and accountability of development cooperation for the implementation of the 2030 Agenda are not clearly delineated. Going forward, this paper therefore proposes a fundamental rethink of the “mutual accountability” principle towards collective and interlinked accountability.

Cash transfers, food security and resilience in fragile contexts: general evidence and the German experience

Camacho, Luis A. / Merle Kreibaum (2017)
Discussion Paper 9/2017

This paper provides an overview of the evidence on the impact of cash-based interventions (CBIs) on immediate, underlying, and basic causes of food and nutrition security. In particular, their high flexibility to contexts and needs and their ability to link short and long-term outcomes underline that CBIs should be part of every response analysis.

A new climate trilateralism? Opportunities for cooperation between the EU, China and African countries on addressing climate change

Weigel, Moritz / Alexander Demissie (2017)
Discussion Paper 8/2017

New climate commitments by African Countries, a new EU strategy on China, and China's growing engagement in South-South cooperation open new opportunities for trilateral cooperation. This Discussion Paper argues in favor piloting EU-China-Africa trilateral cooperation to address climate change.

A micro-level analysis of the effects of aid fragmentation and aid alignment

Öhler, Hannes (2017)
Discussion Paper 7/2017

We investigate the effects of aid fragmentation and alignment with the recipient country on infant mortality at the sub-national level within Cambodia. Our results indicate that programme-based approaches led to positive effects in terms of an improved health situation in the Cambodian provinces.

Decentralisation in Togo: the contribution of ICT-based participatory development approaches to strengthening local governance

Breuer, Anita / Laura Blomenkemper / Stefan Kliesch / Franziska Salzer / Manuel Schädler / Valentin Schweinfurth / Stephen Virchow (2017)
Discussion Paper 6/2017

Based on an in-depth analysis of the state of decentralisation and accountability structures in local governance, this study provides recommendations for a context sensitive design of an ICT-supported citizen participation platform implemented by KfW in Togo.

The developmental state in the 21st century: calling for a new social contract

Regeni, Giulio (†) / Georgeta Vidican Auktor (2017)
Discussion Paper 5/2017

We argue that global challenges for economic development in the 21st century call for a revitalization of the debate on the role of the state in social and economic transformation, stressing the need for inclusive state-society alliances oriented towards promoting growth within planetary boundaries.

Assessing the legal and political implications of the post-Cotonou negotiations for the Economic Partnership Agreements

Keijzer, Niels / Lorand Bartels (2017)
Discussion Paper 4/2017

In 2016 the EU and the Africa, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) Group of States intensified preparations for the upcoming negotiations on the arrangement for their relations after the Cotonou Agreement expires in 2020. This paper assesses the legal and political implications of the upcoming post-Cotonou negotiations on the Economic Partnership Agreements.

Rising powers and the provision of transnational public goods: conceptual considerations and features of South Africa as a case study

Klingebiel, Stephan (2017)
Discussion Paper 3/2017

The paper addresses the group of countries known as the ‘rising powers’ and the role these countries could play as regards a globalised common good. It focuses on South Africa as a case study for the main rising power on the African continent.

Towards “greening” trade? Tracking environmental provisions in the preferential trade agreements of emerging markets

Berger, Axel / Clara Brandi / Dominique Bruhn / Manjiao Chi (2017)
Discussion Paper 2/2017

Are trade agreements becoming ‘greener’? We analyse environmental provisions in trade agreements signed by emerging markets. Our findings indicate a trend towards more environmental content and suggest that these developments may have been partly triggered by OECD countries’ policy-making.

The concept of SDG-sensitive development cooperation: implications for OECD-DAC members

Rudolph, Alexandra (2017)
Discussion Paper 1/2017

The paper analyses the 2030 Agenda’s basic principles (universality and indivisibility to leave no one behind) and operationalizes SDG-sensitive development cooperation which is the adjustment of development cooperation to support the implementation of 2030 Agenda in partner countries.

Comparing structure and organisation of development bureaucracies in Europe: a pilot study of European aid administrations

Henökl, Thomas (2016)
Discussion Paper 27/2016

Efforts of achieving "policy coherence" and adopting "whole of government" responses to global crises increasingly involve both the national and EU levels in the joint performance of tasks. The DP studies these emerging "administrative spaces" entrusted with desing and implementation of such policies.

Urban sewage in Brazil: drivers of and obstacles to wastewater treatment and reuse; governing the Water-Energy-Food Nexus Series

Stepping, Katharina M. K. (2016)
Discussion Paper 26/2016

Wastewater collection and treatment still largely struggles with overcoming barriers related to financial, institutional, political and socio-economic factors as well as limited capacity. The great potential for wastewater reuse has not yet been fully tapped, despite initial promising initiatives.

Results-based approaches in agriculture: what is the potential?

Janus, Heiner / Sarah Holzapfel (2016)
Discussion Paper 25/2016

Increased and more effective investments in the agricultural sector are needed to address the challenge of ending hunger and achieving food security until 2030. The paper analyses the opportunities and challenges of applying results-based approaches in the agricultural sector.

Directing structural change: from tools to policy

Altenburg, Tilman / Maria Kleinz / Wilfried Lütkenhorst (2016)
Discussion Paper 24/2016

To accelerate structural change, governments need to lay the foundations for future competitive advantages. But how can they be anticipated? We discuss various methodologies and suggest ways to consolidate their most valuable features in one synthetic approach.

Taxing carbon as an instrument of green industrial policy in developing countries

Pegels, Anna (2016)
Discussion Paper 23/2016

This study reviews evidence on competitiveness, employment and distributional effects of carbon taxes with a view on informing the decisions of policy makers and bureaucrats in developing and emerging countries. It emphasizes design options to mitigate negative and generate positive effects.

The European Union Trust Fund for Africa: a glimpse of the future for EU development cooperation

Castillejo, Clare (2016)
Discussion Paper 22/2016

The EU Trust Fund for Africa was launched one year ago, accompanied by high aspirations and deep concerns. This paper examines the implementation and potential impact of the fund, how it relates to broader EU agendas, and what it may indicate about the future direction of EU development policy.

Financing options for loss and damage: a review and roadmap

Durand, Alexis / Victoria Hoffmeister / Romain Weikmans / Jonathan Gewirtzman / Sujay Natson / Saleemul Huq / J. Timmons Roberts (2016)
Discussion Paper 21/2016

Following the Paris Agreement, there is a growing need to support and to finance responses to climate-related loss and damage. This paper discusses what is meant by financing loss and damage response and what are possible means for raising predictable and adequate funding to this end.

The promotion of decentralisation and local governance in fragile contexts

Grävingholt, Jörn / Christian von Haldenwang (2016)
Discussion Paper 20/2016

The paper provides an overview of the challenges regarding support to decentralisation and local governance in fragile contexts. It discusses risks and opportunities, and develops suggestions on how to rise to the challenges surrounding the promotion of decentralisation in fragile states.

The missing link: values and the effectiveness of international democracy promotion

Striebinger, Kai (2016)
Discussion Paper 19/2016

How does culture shape the effectiveness of international democracy promotion? International actors often assume that promoting democracy works independent of the cultural context. But 'democracy' is a contested concept and the activities themselves are rooted in specific cultural practices.

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