Bonn, 02. Dezember 2026
Africa’s role in the global economy is being reshaped by regional ambitions and external pressures. While the AfCFTA has generated momentum, intra-African trade remains fragile, exposing gaps in infrastructure and readiness. Meanwhile, external powers continue to influence Africa’s trajectory. The expiry of AGOA preferences and the…
Furness, Mark (2026) Policy Brief
The Pact for the Mediterranean has some potential to strengthen sectoral, functional cooperation. Sufficient resources and mutual trust-building may create incentives for Euro-Mediterranean relations to move beyond transactionalism and foster integration where past approaches have failed.
Yaoundé, 28. März 2026
African economies face persistent challenges in translating trade integration into broad-based economic transformation. Traditional development pathways have emphasized manufacturing-led growth and integration into global value chains. However, changing global trade patterns, digitalization and servicification of global value chains, and…
Berger, Axel / Clara Brandi (2026) Die aktuelle Kolumne, 23. März 2026
Die strukturelle Krise der WTO prägt die 14. Ministerkonferenz. Bleibt in Yaoundé ein Fortschritt aus, würde dies den Eindruck stärken, dass die WTO weiter an Handlungsfähigkeit verliert.
Ikanda, Fred / Michael Owiso (2026) Policy Brief 9/2026
This policy brief examines the negative impacts of aid cuts on refugee self-reliance in Kenya, focusing on the implementation of the Differentiated Assistance (DA) model and the Shirika Plan. Both frameworks are rooted in the 2021 Refugee Act that promises new rights and a pathway to self-reliance.
Agarwala, Matthew / Pati Klusak / Matt Burke / Moritz Kraemer / Ulrich Volz / Benjamin Sovacool (2026) Externe Publikationen
Hilbrich, Sören (2026) Externe Publikationen
Stender, Frederik / Tim Vogel (2026) Externe Publikationen
The European Research Alliance for Sustainable Development (ERASuD) brings together 12 leading European research institutions from 8 countries, committed to long-term, co-created R&I partnerships with LMICs.
Zintl, Tina (2026) Externe Publikationen
The reconstruction of Syria lacks a solid foundation, as Ahmad Al-Sharaa and his interim government prefer to establish facts rather than a social consensus.
Berger, Axel / Ali Dadkhah / Florian Gitt / Zoryana Olekseyuk / Jakob Schwab (2026) Externe Publikationen
Sakketa, Tekalign Gutu / Raoul Herrmann / Chewe Nkonde / Mwelwa Lukonde / Michael Brüntrup (2026) Externe Publikationen
Emmanuel Nshakira Rukundo ist Entwicklungsökonom und Ehemaliger Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter der Forschungsabteilung "Inter- und transnationale Zusammenarbeit".
Woo, Hyeyoung (2026) Discussion Paper 2/2026
As the geopolitical landscape in Central Asia shifts, middle powers gain strategic relevance. This paper examines how middle-power ODA is reshaping engagement patterns and draws policy lessons from Soith Korea and Türkiye.
Schwab, Jakob (2026) Policy Brief 3/2026
The World Bank launched the Framework for Financial Incentives (FFI) to encourages countries to invest in global public goods. Why are global public goods relevant and how does the World Bank promote them?
Mwale, Evaristo (2025) Buchveröffentlichungen
Redonda, Agustin / Lucas Millan-Narotzky / Christian von Haldenwang / Sofia Berg / Flurim Allu (2025) Buchveröffentlichungen
Sánchez, Alejandra Macías / José Luis Clavellina Miller /Jonathan Hernández Reséndiz / Juan Pablo López Raynosa (2025) Buchveröffentlichungen
Janus, Heiner / Tim Röthel (2025) Policy Brief 37/2025
Greater transparency leads to greater accountability, higher levels of trust and better development cooperation – but not necessarily. How can donors still use digital transparency portals to report on their work?
von Haaren, Paula / Axel Berger / Bambang Brodjonegoro / Lena-Marie Putz (2025) Policy Brief 35/2025
Progress on the Sustainable Development Goals is hampered by insufficient funding. This policy brief explores options to increase international and domestic financing for sustainable development, with a view to informing the follow-up process for the fourth Financing for Development Conference.
