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151. African economic development: what role can the G20 Compact play?

     

     Thiele, Rainer / Maximilian Köster / Ikechukwu Okoli / Friederike Rühmann (2018)
     Discussion Paper, 3/2018

     In this discussion paper, we provide a critical assessment of the role the Compact with Africa launched under the German Presidency of the G20 in 2017 could play for African development. We argue that the Compact has the potential to benefit the continent but only after major adjustments.

152. A primer on blockchain technology and its potential for financial inclusion

     

     Ohnesorge, Jan (2018)
     Discussion Paper, 2/2018

     This discussion paper illustrates how different forms of blockchain technology work. It discusses specific risks and potentials of the technology to offer financially underserved people access to basic financial services. A focus area is (international) payments.

153. Monitoring and evaluation in South-South Cooperation: the case of CPEC in Pakistan

     

     Ali, Murad (2018)
     Discussion Paper, 1/2018

     China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a flagship project of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in Pakistan. Using an analytical framework aimed to assess the quality of South-South Cooperation (SCC), this discussion paper examines to what extent China adheres to SSC principles in Pakistan.

154. State fragility as a cause of forced displacement: identifying theoretical channels for empirical research

     

     Martin-Shields, Charles P. (2017)
     Discussion Paper, 30/2017

     The relationship between state fragility and forced displacement provides an empirically rich space for new research. This Discussion Paper provides a review of how forced displacement is conceptualised, and proposes new directions for research on state fragility and forced displacement.

155. The European Fund for Sustainable Development: changing the game?

     

     Lundsgaarde, Erik (2017)
     Discussion Paper, 29/2017

     As the European Fund for Sustainable Development (EFSD) enters the implementation phase, this paper reviews the features of this blended finance facility, outlines debates surrounding its establishment, and explores the fund’s prospects at country level with illustrations from Ghana and Senegal.

156. The EU Migration Partnership Framework: time for a rethink?

     

     Castillejo, Clare (2017)
     Discussion Paper, 28/2017

     The EU Migration Partnership Framework has caused controversy for its strong focus on EU interests and use of positive and negative incentives to ensure partner cooperation. This paper examines the politics, implementation and impact of the framework, and its lessons for future EU migration policy.

157. The effectiveness of Morocco’s industrial policy in promoting a national automotive industry

     

     Hahn, Tina / Georgeta Vidican-Auktor (2017)
     Discussion Paper, 27/2017

     We analyze the effectiveness of industrial policy in the Moroccan automotive industry. While low-value activities predominate, decision-makers take currently a more systemic approach, focused on fostering synergies, strengthening weak parts in the value chain and enhancing capabilities.

158. Autocratic angels? Democratic demons? The impact of regime type, state capacity and economic development on reaching environmental targets

     

     Stepping, Katharina M.K. / Lilli Banholzer (2017)
     Discussion Paper, 26/2017

     When it comes to environmental protection, the state plays a pivotal role. This paper investigates three key factors of a state: political regime type, state capacity and economic development. They matter individually and in combination in different ways than one might expect.

159. The troubled relationship of the emerging powers and the effective development cooperation agenda: history, challenges and opportunities

     

     Bracho, Gerardo (2017)
     Discussion Paper, 25/2017

     The Global Partnership for Effective Development Cooperation initially included three main providers of South-South Cooperation: China, India and Brazil. Two years later they left, hurting the Partnership.This paper explores how they joined, why they left and suggests how they could return.

160. Slow onset climate change impacts: global trends and the role of science-policy partnerships

     

     Matias, Denise Margaret (2017)
     Discussion Paper, 24/2017

     Research on slow onset climate change events is increasing. However, most research is conducted by authors from and in the regions of North America and Europe despite negative effects of slow onset events already affecting developing countries.