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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The discussion paper analyses opportunities and challenges of the European Union Circular Economy Action Plan (EU-CEAP) for developing and emerging countries (DECs) with a focus on the plastic packaging, electric vehicles and batteries sectors.
Are Mexico’s trade agreements suitable to tackle climate change? This paper looks at the interplay of treaties with the US/Canada and the EU, and the potential impact of the EU Green Deal. Caught between trade arrangements with giant partners, Mexico may be trapped in a “catch-22” situation.
The use of more evidence as an instrument for achieving higher impact in international development cooperation is a major topic in current discussions. In this discussion paper, Paul Marschall analyses how evidence is provided by different actors and used in policymaking in this field, including an assessment of its role in future and potential.
Die vermehrte Nutzung von Evidenz als Entscheidungsgrundlage kann die Wirkung der Entwicklungszusammenarbeit bedeutend verstärken. Die Arbeit zeigt, wie Evidenz in der EZ bereitgestellt und genutzt wird. Sie fragt, welches Potenzial ihre Berücksichtigung bei der Politikgestaltung entfalten kann.
Social cohesion could promote sustainable economic development in a number of ways, such as facilitating financial sector development. Analysing data from more than 12,500 firms in 27 African countries, the paper shows that social cohesion improves firms' access to finance in Africa.
Altenburg, Tilman / Steffen Bauer / Clara Brandi / Michael Brüntrup / Daniele Malerba / Babette Never / Anna Pegels / Andreas Stamm / Jenny To / Ulrich Volz (2022)
Discussion Paper, 8/2022
Mit einer Fokussierung auf ökologische Strukturpolitik als Entwicklungsmotor könnte die deutsche Entwicklungszusammenarbeit ihr bereits angelegtes besonderes Profil weiter ausbauen. Im vorliegenden Impulspapier schlagen wir sieben Themen vor, die in Zukunft ein stärkeres Gewicht bekommen sollten.
Scholz, Wolfgang / Michael Fink (2022)
Discussion Paper, 7/2022
Cities adopting a green transformation process can minimise their environmental impact and maximise green economic opportunities, including job creation, and improve quality of life for their residents. This paper assesses fields of action for African and Asian mid-sized cities.
Energy transitions and policies that incentivize it (such as carbon pricing and subsidy reforms) can increase poverty and inequality through higher prices and job disruptions. Using social protection mechanism can reverse these negative effects and make climate mitigation more politically feasible.
This paper reviews the current state of literature on the impacts of urbanisation on rural development in developing countries, with special emphasis to the channels through which urbanisation affect rural economic development.The paper also identifies knowledge gaps that require further research.