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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How can countries emerging from conflict be supported on their path towards peace and democracy? This paper analyses international support to post-conflict Burundi and sheds light upon key factors influencing its effectiveness.
Holzapfel, Sarah / Heiner Janus
(2015)
Discussion Paper, 2/2015
Development actors have started implementing results-based approaches, but little attention has been paid to the potential advantages and disadvantages of the specific indicators that are used. The paper analyses the indicators of five pilots programmes in education.
Brandi, Clara / Max Büge (2014)
Discussion Paper, 35/2014
The rise of emerging middle classes around the world has profound implications for global development. The paper presents a novel middle class typology that illustrates the existence of different types of middle classes and points to fruitful avenues for future research and policy debates.
The transformation towards a climate resilient and low carbon future requires the collaboration of state- and non-state stakeholders. A well designed GFCA could steer a groundswell of non-state and subnational climate actions towards greater ambition, and recognise genuinely transformative actions.
Berensmann, Kathrin / Peter Wolff (2014)
Discussion Paper, 33/2014
In their response to the global financial crisis, the international financial institutions (IFIs) have significantly reformed their instruments. Nevertheless, some gaps for shock financing remain. This study looks at the appropriateness of the IFIs’ shock facilities for developing countries.
Dai, Yixin / Yuan Zhou / Di Xia / Mengyu Ding / Lan Xue (2014)
Discussion Paper, 32/2014
This paper attributes three factors, foreign technology and collaboration at firm level, the long-term, enduring public policy goals, as well as the trend towards an emphasis on research and development, as major influences over the innovation path formation of Chinese wind technology development.
This paper analyses the results reporting practices of ten bi- and multilateral donor agencies and assesses the implications of agency-wide results measurement systems for aid effectiveness.