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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Fiedler, Charlotte (2015)
Discussion Paper, 6/2015
Can international actors influence the peace and democratization process in a country? And what explains whether they are able to do so or not? This paper investigates under which conditions external engagement contributed to stability and democracy in Kenya and Kyrgyzstan.
This paper analyses and compares three ongoing Results-based Aid programmes in Tanzania that support government reforms in the water, education adn decentralisation sectors. These three programmes are implemented in the context of the government's Big Results Now programme.
Demand-based growth models worry that secular stagnation in advanced countries reduces developing country growth, via lower exports. Relaxing assumptions and emphasizing cumulative causation forces from domestic-demand growth and relative price effects indicates how the South can maintain growth.
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.
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.
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.