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Governing digital trade – a new role for the WTO

Cheng, Wallace / Clara Brandi (2019)
Briefing Paper 6/2019

Digitalisation is transforming the economy and redefining trade. Using the ongoing debate on the e-commerce moratorium, members of the World Trade Organization (WTO) should make sure that the organisation plays an important role in addressing the future of trade in a digitalised economy.

The Imperative of Responsibility-Understanding Hans Jonas

Bonn, 25. April 2019

Forty years ago, Hans Jonas’ main writing “The Imperative of Responsibility” was first published (in German: “Das Prinzip Verantwortung”). Starting from moral theory he derives fundamental thoughts about a responsible approach to dealing with new technologies, and mainly - in today’s wording -“disruptive innovations”. Starting point of…

The intimate link between income levels and life expectancy: global evidence from 213 years

Jetter, Michael / Sabine Laudage / David Stadelmann (2019)
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When information becomes action: drivers of individuals' trust in broadcast versus peer‐to‐peer information in disaster response

Martin-Shields, Charles (2019)
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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.

Poverty-energy-emissions pathways: recent trends and future sustainable development goals

Malerba, Daniele (2019)
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Aid and conflict at the sub-national level: evidence from World Bank and chinese development projects in Africa

Gehring, Kai / Lennart Kaplan / Melvin H.L. Wong (2019)
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The impact of information and communication technologies on jobs in Africa: a literature review

Melia, Elvis (2019)
Discussion Paper 3/2019

Are mobile phones and the internet generating employment in Sub Saharan Africa? Policy makers tend to bet on it, whereas critical social scientists are more sceptical. This study reviews the available empirical evidence. In short: ICTs create jobs in Africa.

The politics of US aid to Pakistan: aid allocation and delivery from Truman to Trump

Ali, Murad (2019)
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2019 Direkt zu: Dezember 2019 November 2019 Oktober 2019 September 2019 August 2019 Juli 2019 Juni 2019 Mai 2019 April 2019 März 2019 Februar 2019 Januar 2019 Dezember 2019 „Verkehrssysteme umbauen” Die kommissarische Direktorin des Deutschen Instituts für Entwicklungspolitik (DIE), Imme Scholz , wünscht sich für 2020 ein verbessertes Klimapaket. Außerdem müssten die Verkehrssysteme umgebaut werden, sagte Scholz im SWR Tagesgespräch. Emissionen müssten viel schneller…

Linking social protection schemes: the joint effects of a public works and a health insurance programme in Ethiopia

Shigute, Zemzem / Christoph Strupat / Francesco Burchi / Getnet Alemu / Arjun S. Bedi (2019)
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Governing the water-energy-food nexus related to hydropower on shared rivers: the role of regional organizations

Dombrowsky, Ines / Oliver Hensengerth (2018)
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How Brexit affects Least Developed Countries

Olekseyuk, Zoryana / Israel Osorio Rodarte (2019)
Briefing Paper 2/2019

Regardless of the EU-UK deal, developing countries will suffer from Brexit due to the loss of preferences granted by different European treaties. Our simulation results illustrate a need for actions to mitigate the adverse effects on the economically vulnerable countries.

Experts argue for Sustainable Digitalisation Goals

Press release from 10 January 2019

Method factors in democracy indicators

Elff, Martin / Sebastian Ziaja (2018)
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Refugee Law, Agency and Credibility in Refugee Status Determination in Nairobi, Kenya

Jaji, Rose (2018)
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Tackling income inequality: what works and why?

Cuesta, Jose / Mario Negre / Ana Revenga / Maika Schmidt (2018)
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Trans-disciplinary research: collaborative leadership and empowerment towards the sustainability of push-pull technology

Nyang'au, Isaac Mbeche / Girma Kelboro / Anna-Katharina Hornidge / Charles A.O. Midega / Christian Borgemeister (2018)
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Climate change impacts and vulnerability of fallow-chickpea based farm households in India : assessment using integrated modeling approach

Nedumaran, Swamikannu / Madhu Kadiyala / Srinivasa Reddy Srigiri / V. Roberto / S. McDermid (2018)
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Shared prosperity: concepts, data, and some policy examples

Ferreira, Francisco H. G. / Emanuela Galasso / Mario Negre (2018)
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