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.
Barrientos, Armando / Daniele Malerba (2018) Externe Publikationen
Bonn, 15. Oktober 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…
Brussels, 17. Oktober 2018
On 17 October, the European Think Tanks Group and the European Parliament host a public debate on the future of the EU in international cooperation, addressing the new challenges faced by the EU, both globally and in its own neighbourhood. The objectives of this Conference are to: Encourage a future-oriented debate on innovation in…
Bonn, 23. Oktober 2018
The G20 will meet at the end of 2018 for their annual summit in Buenos Aires, Argentina. In contrast to its early years, the G20 today is not dealing with another financial crisis which threatens a global recession, but with underlying economic problems and a set of political crises on various levels. A fundamental unease with economic…
Hulse, Merran (2018) Discussion Paper 26/2018
What role do cultural values play in democracy support? Western donors promote liberal values in recipient countries as part of their governance programmes, but these may clash with local values and attitudes. We explore how (mis)matching values mediate the effectiveness of democracy support.
Mockshell, Jonathan / Eliza J. Villarino (2018) Externe Publikationen
Dick, Eva (2018) Die aktuelle Kolumne, 29. Oktober 2018
Am 31. Oktober ist Weltstädtetag (WCD), dieses Jahr unter dem Motto „Nachhaltige und widerstands-fähige Städte“. Der Bedeutungsgewinn der Städte spiegelt sich mittlerweile in einem wachsenden Selbstbewusstsein der „urban community“ wider.
, 08. November 2018
Digitalisation has a transformative societal impact, providing solutions and creating new challenges. Against the background of the Sustainable Development Goals it is imperative to analyse this impact in further detail. The workshop “Digital Transformation: Higher Education and Research for Sustainable Development” aimed to provide a…
Chan, Sander / Thomas Hale / Kennedy Mbeva / Manish Kumar Shrivastava / Jacopo Bencini / Victoria Chengo / Ganesh Gorti / Lukas Edbauer / Imogen Jacques / Arturo Salazar / Tim Cholibois / Debora Leao Andrade Gouveia / Jose Maria Valenzuela / Alexa Waud / (2018) Externe Publikationen
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) Externe Publikationen
Munir-Asen, Katrina (2018) Discussion Paper 29/2018
This case study examines how Malaysia – a country that has not signed the UN Convention for the Protection of Refugees – continues to host multiple waves of refugees. It examines policy measures and their impact on the protection environment with key recommendations for the enhancement of it.
Kim, Sung-Mi / Sebastian Haug / Susan Harris Rimmer (2018) Externe Publikationen
Katowice, 12. Dezember 2018
Implementing ambitious climate policies – aimed at limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees – should not be perceived as only posing challenges for countries and economies. On the contrary, ambitious climate policies can lead to new development prospects with substantial economic and social gains. The earlier action is taken, the greater…
Gehring, Kai S. / Melvin H.L. Wong / Lennart C. Kaplan (2018) Externe Publikationen
Fiedler, Charlotte / Jörn Grävingholt / Karina Mross (2018) Briefing Paper 23/2018
How can international actors effectively support peace after civil war? A disaggregated analysis of external engagement finds that international peacebuilding can clearly make a difference. Yet country contexts condition what types of support can be provided, and whether they are effective.
Subramanian, Saravanan / Min Jung Cho / Fotima Mukhitdinova (2018) Externe Publikationen
Hahn, Tina / Georgeta Vidican Auktor (2018) Discussion Paper 31/2018
Industrial policy-making in Morocco is became more systemic, values dialogue with private sector and competitiveness. Yet, hurdles remain, regarding monitoring and evaluation, inclusion and implementation. If these weaknesses are addressed industrial policy could contribute to a new social contract.
Bauer, Steffen / Gabriela Iacobuta (2018) Die aktuelle Kolumne, 17. Dezember 2018
Bonn, 18.12.2018. Geschafft! Die Klimakonferenz von Katowice (COP24) hat tatsächlich das Regelwerk zur Umsetzung des Pariser Abkommens von 2015 geliefert.
Parkinson, T, Zoubir, T, Abdullateef, S., Abedtalas, M., Alyamani, G., Al Ibrahim, Z., Al Husni, M., Alhaj Omar, F., Iboor, F., Allito, H., Jenkins, M., Rashwani, A., Sennou, A, and Shaban, F (2018) Externe Publikationen
