Online, 13. Januar 2022
In the third of five research-in-progress seminars co-hosted by the American Associations of Geographers’ (AAG) Development Geographies Specialty Group and the German Development Institute (DIE), we welcome Professor Kimberley Thomas (Temple University). Prof. Thomas is a widely cited scholar of the geopolitics of water, marine systems,…
Online, 22. September 2020
The Friedrich Ebert Foundation and the German Development Institute / Deutsches Institut für Entwicklungspolitik (DIE) are co-organising a series of online debates in the Autumn of 2020. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the question of how international partners can best support MENA countries and the region as a whole in addressing…
Online, 19. November 2020
We were excited to welcome researchers and policy makers from more than 29 countries to reflect on the last four years of the Action and to discuss new developing topics and upcoming challenges to the future of our oceans through a series of scientific panels, as well as keynotes featuring: Edward H Allison , Principal Scientist at…
Bauer, Steffen / Babette Never (2022) Die aktuelle Kolumne, 13. Juni 2022
Die Ergebnisse des Stockholmer+50-Gipfels bieten nun einen universellen Bezugspunkt. Kontextspezifische Forschung zu den Rahmenbedingungen für SCP und praktische internationale Zusammenarbeit können gemeinsam sowohl die Kalibrierung als auch die Anwendung eines globalen Kompasses für das Wohlergehen unterstützen.
Kickbusch, Ilona / Anna-Katharina Hornidge / Githinji Gitahi / Adam Kamradt - Scott (2022) Externe Publikationen
Brüntrup, Michael (2022) Die aktuelle Kolumne, 16. Mai 2022
In jüngster Zeit ist Bewegung gekommen in die UNCCD. Ein wichtiger Schritt war die Entscheidung der UN, die UNCCD zur „Hüterin“ des SDG) 15.3. zu machen.
Walle, Yabibal / Kathrin Berensmann / Clara Brandi (2025) Die aktuelle Kolumne, 30. Juni 2025
Deutschland und die EU sollten ihren Worten Taten folgen lassen – durch Umsetzungsstrategien und Führung in der Sevilla Platform for Action.
Berensmann, Kathrin / Florence Dafe / Nannette Lindenberg / Ulrich Volz (2015) Briefing Paper 11/2015
While in sub-Saharan Africa local currency bond markets have remained weakly developed, it is important to promote their development as they have significant potential to mobilise the long-term financial resources needed for achieving the sustainable development goals (SDGs).
Rantala, Salla / Gabriela Iacobuta / Stefania Minestrini / Julika Tribukait (2020) Externe Publikationen
Baumann, Max-Otto / Erik Lundsgaarde / Silke Weinlich (2020) Briefing Paper 16/2020
The United Nations development system and other multilateral organizations have increasingly been funded through earmarked contributions. This has implications for their ability to effectively and independently perform the functions member states’ expect of them.
Weinlich, Silke / Max-Otto Baumann / Erik Lundsgaarde (2020) Briefing Paper 17/2020
Germany has become the second-largest funder of UN humanitarian and development work, but its funding is rather fragmented and restricted. To be an effective supporter of multilateralism, the German Government should adopt a coordinated, strategically informed approach to funding UN organizations.
Stöcker, Alexander / Tina Zintl (2025) Policy Brief 18/2025
Boosting women’s employment in low- & middle-income countries takes more than just labour market policies. Our new policy brief highlights the role of social norms, gender-sensitive job creation in emerging sectors, and an enabling policy mix in the Middle East & Sub-Sahara Africa.
Krings, Katharina / Jakob Schwab (2021) Briefing Paper 2/2021
The application of Blockchain Technology in supply chains carries the promise of making supply chains more sustainable and inclusive. To achieve these goals, however, SMEs in developing countries have to be enabled to use the technology and all stakeholders should be included in the creation of the BT applications.
Trautner, Bernhard / Erin McCandless (2020) Die aktuelle Kolumne, 18. Dezember 2020
Der designierte US-Präsident Biden wird Europa, insbesondere Deutschland, nicht aus der Verantwortung entlassen, sich im Nahen Osten und in Nordafrika für Konfliktlösung und Entwicklungszusammenarbeit zu engagieren.
Pegels, Anna / Stefanie Heyer / David Ohlig / Felix Kurz / Lena Laux / Prescott Morley (2020) Discussion Paper 23/2020
How can recycling in developing countries be shaped to be socially, environmentally, and economically sustainable? Our research synthesizes the ideas and expectations of a diverse set of actors in the recycling sector of Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Negre, Mario (2021) Briefing Paper 4/2021
With inequality reduction now being officially and broadly recognised as a key development objective, simple, economical and quick methodologies to assess focus on this area are needed. The methodology presented herein allows to roughly assess potential impacts on inequality in such a fashion.
Kaplan, Lennart (2020) Briefing Paper 8/2020
In the framework of the Agenda 2030 for sustainable development, France and Germany face common challenges, ranging from security to global health. Against this background, this paper discusses opportunities and barriers for a French-German leadership in international donor coordination.
Burchi, Francesco / Christoph Strupat / Armin von Schiller (2020) Briefing Paper 1/2020
The question how societies hold together and which policies enhance social cohesion is receiving increasing attention. This Briefing Paper stresses the contribution to social cohesion that revenue collection and social policies can have, as well as the inter-linkages between these two areas.
Cape Town, 12. Juli 2016
Over the last two decades the international community has perceived South Africa to be the most influential country in Sub-Saharan Africa. Without a doubt the country continues to play an important economic role on the continent, remains a driving political force in the African Union and a major supporter of peace missions across the…
World Bank Group and German Development Institute broaden partnership to tackle global poverty and inequality World Bank Group and German Development Institute broaden partnership to tackle global poverty and inequality Press Release of 22 June 2015 Ending extreme poverty is one of the most important issues on the international agenda, and is central to the Sustainable Development Goals, which will be adopted by the United Nations General Assembly in September 2015.…
