Discussion Paper

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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  1. Innovation paths in wind power: insights from Denmark and Germany
    Innovation paths in wind power: insights from Denmark and Germany

    Lema, Rasmus / Johan Nordensvärd / Frauke Urban / Wilfried Lütkenhorst (2014)
    Discussion Paper, 17/2014

    This paper explores the key features, similarities and differences in innovation paths in Denmark and Germany and sheds light on their main determinants. While the paper shows that there are many common features between the two countries, it also identifies a diversity of pathways. It is as yet uncl

  2. Managing diversity: what does it mean? An analysis of different approaches and strategies
    Managing diversity: what does it mean? An analysis of different approaches and strategies

    Pietschmann, Elena (2014)
    Discussion Paper, 19/2014

    An increasingly complex landscape makes it urgent to find ways for recipients to manage diversity of aid actors. However, it remains unclear what "managing diversity" actually means and how this vague idea should be put into practice. This paper explores potential approaches and strategies.

  3. Foreign aid and the fragile consensus on state fragility
    Foreign aid and the fragile consensus on state fragility

    Faust, Jörg / Jörn Grävingholt / Sebastian Ziaja (2013)
    Discussion Paper, 8/2013

  4. Investment rules in Chinese preferential trade and investment agreements: is China following the global trend towards comprehensive agreements?
    Investment rules in Chinese preferential trade and investment agreements: is China following the global trend towards comprehensive agreements?

    Berger, Axel (2013)
    Discussion Paper, 7/2013

  5. Mozambique’s economic transformation: are efforts to streamline the fragmented aid landscape undermined for good?
    Mozambique’s economic transformation: are efforts to streamline the fragmented aid landscape undermined for good?

    Vollmer, Frank (2013)
    Discussion Paper, 12/2013

  6. Beyond Aid: konzeptionelle Überlegungen zum Wandel der Entwicklungszusammenarbeit
    Beyond Aid: konzeptionelle Überlegungen zum Wandel der Entwicklungszusammenarbeit

    Janus, Heiner / Stephan Klingebiel / Sebastian Paulo (2013)
    Discussion Paper, 18/2013

  7. Industrial policy in Egypt 2004–2011
    Industrial policy in Egypt 2004–2011

    Loewe, Markus (2013)
    Discussion Paper, 13/2013

    What is the future role of the United Nations development system, how will it function and what are the necessary means? This paper proposes a system-wide strategy and “quiet revolution” reforms to position the UN development system for the implementation of the Sustainable Development Agenda.

  8. Macroprudential financial market regulation: aims, implementation, and implications for developing and emerging economies
    Macroprudential financial market regulation: aims, implementation, and implications for developing and emerging economies

    Schmitz, Birgit (2013)
    Discussion Paper, 20/2013

    A core element of the international policy response to the crisis has been to strengthen the macroprudential orientation of financial market regulation. Macroprudential policies stand for enhanced regulatory focus on systemic risks in the financial system and their repercussions for the macroeconomy.

  9. A resolution for a quiet revolution: taking the United Nations to sustainable development ‘beyond aid’
    A resolution for a quiet revolution: taking the United Nations to sustainable development ‘beyond aid’

    Wennubst, Pio / Timo Casjen Mahn (2013)
    Discussion Paper, 22/2013

    What is the future role of the United Nations development system, how will it function and what are the necessary means? This paper proposes a system-wide strategy and “quiet revolution” reforms to position the UN development system for the implementation of the Sustainable Development Agenda.

  10. Let’s get comprehensive: European Union engagement in fragile and conflict-affected countries
    Let’s get comprehensive: European Union engagement in fragile and conflict-affected countries

    Furness, Mark (2014)
    Discussion Paper, 5/2014

    The EU faces three types of challenge in implementing programmes in fragile and conflict affected countries: cognitive challenges, conflicts of interest, and coordination challenges. This paper analyses the EU's efforts to overcome these in its engagement with South Sudan, Nepal and Liberia.