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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Grimm, Sven / Stephan Klingebiel (Eds.) (2024)
Discussion Paper, 4/2024
This collection pursues the questions of where and how transnational cooperation proves to be effective for transformational policy-making towards the global common good. It exploratively builds on examples from IDOS research and knowledge cooperation.
Fischer, Roger A. (2019)
Discussion Paper, 18/2019
Excessive current account imbalances accumulate because the global economy cannot effectively transform funds into consumption and productive investment. The G20 is well placed to foster international coordination to reduce global imbalances. To do so its current procedures need to be reformed.
Lundsgaarde, Erik (2014)
Discussion Paper, 16/2014
Taking the role of sector-specific bureaucracies as aid providers in Germany and the United States as a point of departure, this paper reviews funding trends across bureaucracies, examines intragovernmental coordination mechanisms, and reviews organizational reform proposals in the two systems.
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.
Fuhrmann-Riebel, Hanna (2024)
Discussion Paper, 3/2024
What role do consumers play for the transition to a circular economy (CE) and the development of circular business models (CBMs) in particular? Hanna Fuhrmann-Riebel zooms in on potential consumer barriers to CBM demand and discusses different options for policy making to address those barriers.
In the complex process that unfolds across the stages of elections management, the length of time elapsing between elections and results announcement is often tensed. But, does the length of time passing between elections and announcement of elections results increase the risk of electoral violence?
Wortmann-Kolundžija, Eli (2023)
Discussion Paper, 20/2023
Explore the rich tapestry of social cohesion in African societies in our paper. Merging traditional wisdom with modern theories, we offer fresh insights into African understandings of social cohesion. Join us to redefine the narrative and deepen the study of social dynamics.
This discussion paper analyses factors that enable and drive societal vulnerability towards information pollution in Mexico. It formulates national and international level recommendations to counter information pollution and mitigate its negative impacts on social cohesion and democracy.
Brazil seeks a global leadership that is compatible with its national identity. Its “pragmatism” is evident both in its multilateral efforts and its approach towards sustainability, particularly in the greening of its high emitting industry sectors – aluminium, chemical, steel, cement and oil & gas.
Stender, Frederik / Tim Vogel (2023)
Discussion Paper, 13/2023
Trade agreements cover an increasing range of policy areas, but little is known about the impact of this new focus on interactions with other trade-related policies. This IDOS Discussion Paper fills this gap by examining the effectiveness of bilateral aid for trade in deep North-South PTA relations.