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Global trends in FDI and their implications for inclusive economic development in Africa

, 26. April 2023

This workshop explores how recent trends affected foreign direct investment (FDI) flows, their impact on inclusive economic development and social cohesion in the partner countries of German development cooperation and how these impacts can be further improved. FDI is widely recognised to enhance inclusive development – e.g. through…

Breaking new ground

Madrid, 12. Dezember 2019

This event provided a unique opportunity to explore pathways to advance existing Loss and Damage governance and finance mechanisms. Participants further discussed linkages between loss and damage policy choices and the long-term goals of the Paris Agreement and the 2030 Agenda. Programme Keynote Richard J.T. Klein , Director of Science…

Drought resilience in Sub-Saharan Africa

Bonn, 06. April 2017

Drought is one of the four horsemen of the Apocalypse. It often has large-scale and serious consequences particularly in poor countries. It has accompanied humankind ever since, but is projected to increase with climate change. Yet, in our present time drought no longer needs to be a disaster, its consequences can be managed, though it is…

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.

Virtual Book Launch Discussion: Egypt’s New Authoritarian Republic

Online, 16. September 2025

The Egyptian president is making efforts to transform Egypt into a ‘new Republic” capable of reshaping Egypt’s economy, polity, society, and regional roles. The question is whether this transformation is just a modification to the state established in 1952 or encompasses a complete change in form, essence, or purpose, leading to a…

Six transformations to create the world we want

The World in 2050 (TWI2050) initiative has launched a new report, setting out six key transformations that will enable the world to meet the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

The Role of Knowledge in Creating a “Science of Delivery”

Bonn, 28. Februar 2013

Aniruddha Dasgupta is the Director of “Knowledge & Learning” at the World Bank. He is one of the leaders behind the current change process in the World Bank Group under the new President Jim Y. Kim. The World Bank Group is currently undertaking to become a Solutions Bank. Aniruddha Dasgupta will talk about the need to think of knowledge…

Trade for Sustainable Development (T4SD) Forum

Geneva, 25. September 2017

The Trade for Sustainable Development Forum brings together business people, researchers, standards organizations and international trade officials to discuss trends in sustainable value chains and voluntary sustainability standards. Two sessions will focus on the specific challenges and opportunities faced by small and medium-sized…

The behavioural lens: taking a behavioural vantage point to improve the success of development programmes

Kaplan, Lennart / Sascha Kuhn / Jana Kuhnt (2020)
Briefing Paper 2/2020

An essential prerequisite for successfull policies is supportive behaviour of targeted populations. We present the Theory of Planned Behaviour which helps to systematically understand factors that influence human reactions and may support the design and implementation of development programmes.

Reframing the agrarian question(s): pluralism, politics and the promise of critical agrarian studies

Mudimu, George (2025)
Externe Publikationen

Foreign Aid and its Unintended Consequences

Bonn, 16. Oktober 2023

Foreign aid and international development frequently bring with it a range of unintended consequences, both negative and positive. This book delves into these consequences, providing a fresh and comprehensive guide to understanding and addressing them. In this book launch, Dirk-Jan Koch presented some of the most prevalent unintended…

IDOS@COP28

Dubai, 30. November 2023

The 2023 UN Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, which will take place from November 30 to December 12, would be decisive to advance multilateral responses to the climate crisis. IDOS will be active as an observer organisation. We will showcase our research findings at events and analyse progress made on…

Development cooperation in the context of contested global governance

Chaturvedi, Sachin / Heiner Janus / Stephan Klingebiel / Li Xiaoyun / André de Mello e Souza / Elizabeth Sidiropoulos / Dorothea Wehrmann (2020)
Externe Publikationen

Sustainability in Global Value Chains

Online, 06. Dezember 2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has strongly impacted global production networks, commonly known as global value chains (GVCs). It impressed a sense of urgency on governments and internationally operating enterprises to re-evaluate their approaches towards ensuring resilience and sustainability in their supply chains. This seismic event offers an…

Towards a digital partnership between the EU and the AU: International Organisations

Online, 23. Juni 2020

Digitalisation shapes the transformations, evolutions and revolutions in our economy, and influences the way we work, live, and interact. Digitalisation creates numerous opportunities. Yet, if poorly managed, digitalisation and automation can lead to massive job losses, alongside rising fears among citizens and lawmakers when it comes to…

Shaping Futures Academy 2025 application

Shaping Futures Academy 2025 application The deadline for application for the Shaping Futures Academy 2025 has ended. Kontakt Elizabeth Chepkemboi Kötter Leiterin der Shaping Futures Academy E-Mail shapingfutures@idos-research.de Telefon +49 (228) 94927-292 Videos Broschüre Shaping Futures Academy 2025 Schedule Shaping Futures Academy 2025 Schedule Shaping Futures Network Shaping Futures: African-European Network on Development and Sustainability …

Researching Adaptation to Climate Change in Africa – social science perspectives and methodological challenges

Bonn, 19. Januar 2012

Background After Durban, adaptation is even more on top of the agenda in climate change politics, especially in developing countries. However, there remains a need for clarification of the key concepts. Many social scientists would agree that the “adaptation paradigm” – if one wants to call it so – is still rather vague and unspecified,…

Asian Drivers of Global Change - Challenges for Europe

Bonn, 17. Januar 2008

The workshop, funded by the Volkswagen Foundation and organised jointly by the German Development Institute / Deutsches Institut für Entwicklungspolitik (DIE) and the Institute of Development Studies (IDS), was concentrated on one of the big issues of our time: the rise of China and India and the challenges which this presents for Europe.…

European Development Co-operation to the Year 2020 (EDC 2020): What are the Emerging Issues?

Brüssel, 02. Juni 2008

The EU accounts for more than half of the world’s Official Development Assistance (ODA) and, as the main trade partner of the developing countries, heavily influences economic opportunities for the world’s poorest. The kick-off conference of the EDC2020 project – an EU (FP7) funded project investigating key emerging issues regarding the…

The next EU budget

Berlin, 20. November 2019

In June 2018, the Commission tabled an ambitious new EU budget characterised by reform, tough choices, new aspirations and a budget where the 27 member states would increase relative spending so as to compensate for the anticipated withdrawal of the United Kingdom. Good progress has been made during the past months in formulating the…