Discussion Paper

Discussion Paper sind kurze wissenschaftliche Papiere, die konkrete und eng gefasste Themen behandeln. Wissenschaftler*innen des German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS) stellen darin Zwischenergebnisse von Forschungsprojekten, Thesen, Einschätzungen sowie politische Gutachten und andere praxisorientierte wissenschaftliche Arbeiten zur Diskussion. Die Papiere können kostenlos als PDF heruntergeladen oder zum Preis von 6,00 € bei der Publikationstelle per E-Mail oder postalisch bestellt werden.

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  1. Understanding regime support in new and old democracies: the role of performance and democratic experience
    Understanding regime support in new and old democracies: the role of performance and democratic experience

    Camacho, Luis A. (2014)
    Discussion Paper, 10/2014

    To what extent does performance shape public support for democracy? This paper shows that economic performance is more important in new than in old democracies. In contrast, political performance is equally important in both contexts.

  2. Transformation of a policy area: development policy is in a systemic crisis and faces the challenge of a more complex system environment
    Transformation of a policy area: development policy is in a systemic crisis and faces the challenge of a more complex system environment

    Ashoff, Guido / Stephan Klingebiel (2014)
    Discussion Paper, 9/2014

    Since the early 2000s, the development policy community has come to acknowledge two issues. (1) The aid system is in crisis; attempts are being made to reform the system. (2) The system environment in which development policy is being pursued has undergone considerable change.

  3. When do disarmament, demobilisation and reintegration programmes succeed?
    When do disarmament, demobilisation and reintegration programmes succeed?

    Banholzer, Lilli (2014)
    Discussion Paper, 8/2014

    Determining how to effectively demobilize and reintegrate combatants is essential for the peace process. This paper provides a synthesis of what current research can tell us about the factors maximizing chances for the successful implementation of demobilization and reintegration programs.

  4. The governance of scientific assessment in the context of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change: lessons for international cooperation in science, technology and innovation
    The governance of scientific assessment in the context of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change: lessons for international cooperation in science, technology and innovation

    Yamineva, Yulia (2014)
    Discussion Paper, 7/2014

    Is the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change an effective science-policy institution? How is it governed? Have recent reforms after error-finding improved the workings of the Panel? What are strengths and weaknesses of the IPCC model? This discussion paper sheds light on these questions.

  5. Different perspectives on differentiated responsibilities: a state-of-the-art review of the notion of common but differentiated responsibilities in international negotiations
    Different perspectives on differentiated responsibilities: a state-of-the-art review of the notion of common but differentiated responsibilities in international negotiations

    Pauw, Pieter / Steffen Bauer / Carmen Richerzhagen / Clara Brandi / Hanna Schmole (2014)
    Discussion Paper, 6/2014

    This paper discusses options on how the international climate regime under the UNFCCC can move forward with one of its fundamental yet often disputed principles: Common But Differentiated Responsibility (CBDR).

  6. 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.

  7. Public instruments to leverage private capital for green investments in developing countries
    Public instruments to leverage private capital for green investments in developing countries

    Lindenberg, Nannette (2014)
    Discussion Paper, 4/2014

    The paper discusses public leveraging instruments to mobilise resources for green investments in developing countries and emerging economies; it adresses their strengths, weaknesses, and potential for a broader use; it points out research gaps and concludes by giving some policy recommendations.

  8. Real innovation or second-best solution? First experiences from results-based aid for fiscal decentralisation in Ghana and Tanzania
    Real innovation or second-best solution? First experiences from results-based aid for fiscal decentralisation in Ghana and Tanzania

    Janus, Heiner (2014)
    Discussion Paper, 3/2014

    This paper presents first experiences with results-based aid for fiscal decentralization in Ghana and Tanzania. Results-based aid is an innovative aid modality that links funding to the achievement of pre-agreed results, based on a contract between donor and recipient country.

  9. Promoting democracy: what role for the democratic emerging powers?
    Promoting democracy: what role for the democratic emerging powers?

    Schönwälder, Gerd (2014)
    Discussion Paper, 2/2014

    The democratic emerging powers - India, Brazil, South Africa, Indonesia andTurkey - have potential advantages in supporting democratization processes beyond their own borders. But to make good on their promise, they have to decide how they want to fill their new regional and global leadership roles.

  10. Die Türkei als neues Geberland und potenzieller Partner in Dreieckskooperationen
    Die Türkei als neues Geberland und potenzieller Partner in Dreieckskooperationen

    Hausmann, Jeannine (2014)
    Discussion Paper, 1/2014

    Die Türkei hat sich über die letzten Jahre hinweg zu einem bedeutenden Geberland in der internationalen Entwicklungszusammenarbeit und attraktiven Partner für Dreieckskooperationen entwickelt. Über Hintergründe und Deatails dieses Engagements war bislang jedoch wenig bekannt.