Discussion Paper are short research papers which are directed at different research target groups. These papers deal in general with concrete and stringently collected topics. They often discuss interim findings on research projects, theses, evaluation and political reports. Discussion Paper can be downloaded for free on the website of the German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS) or ordered at a price of € 6.00. Please contact our publication department by mail or e-mail.
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Mueller, Benjamin / Alexandros Ragoussis (2016)
Discussion Paper, 11/2016
How does ethnic minority migration affect patterns of international trade? In light of the ongoing global migration crisis we examines the literature and evidence concerning the effects ethnic minorities have on economic activity, and suggest implications/responses for policymakers.
What are the implications of a future TiSA agreement for developing countries? This paper highlights relevant issues in the negotiations and identifies potential risks to non-members, while arguing that TiSA can and should be more development-friendly to avoid deeper segregation of services markets
The EU Trust Fund for Africa was launched one year ago, accompanied by high aspirations and deep concerns. This paper examines the implementation and potential impact of the fund, how it relates to broader EU agendas, and what it may indicate about the future direction of EU development policy.
Grävingholt, Jörn / Christian von Haldenwang (2016)
Discussion Paper, 20/2016
The paper provides an overview of the challenges regarding support to decentralisation and local governance in fragile contexts. It discusses risks and opportunities, and develops suggestions on how to rise to the challenges surrounding the promotion of decentralisation in fragile states.
How does culture shape the effectiveness of international democracy promotion? International actors often assume that promoting democracy works independent of the cultural context. But 'democracy' is a contested concept and the activities themselves are rooted in specific cultural practices.
Rudolph, Alexandra (2017)
Discussion Paper, 1/2017
The paper analyses the 2030 Agenda’s basic principles (universality and indivisibility to leave no one behind) and operationalizes SDG-sensitive development cooperation which is the adjustment of development cooperation to support the implementation of 2030 Agenda in partner countries.
Berger, Axel / Clara Brandi / Dominique Bruhn / Manjiao Chi (2017)
Discussion Paper, 2/2017
Are trade agreements becoming ‘greener’? We analyse environmental provisions in trade agreements signed by emerging markets. Our findings indicate a trend towards more environmental content and suggest that these developments may have been partly triggered by OECD countries’ policy-making.
Stepping, Katharina M. K. (2016)
Discussion Paper, 26/2016
Wastewater collection and treatment still largely struggles with overcoming barriers related to financial, institutional, political and socio-economic factors as well as limited capacity. The great potential for wastewater reuse has not yet been fully tapped, despite initial promising initiatives.
Durand, Alexis / Victoria Hoffmeister / Romain Weikmans / Jonathan Gewirtzman / Sujay Natson / Saleemul Huq / J. Timmons Roberts (2016)
Discussion Paper, 21/2016
Following the Paris Agreement, there is a growing need to support and to finance responses to climate-related loss and damage. This paper discusses what is meant by financing loss and damage response and what are possible means for raising predictable and adequate funding to this end.