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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Akude, John Emeka (2014)
Discussion Paper, 18/2014
The paper reviews prevalent literature and major ideas in the relatively new field of knowledge management for development and concludes that the macro dimension of the subject matter has not been adequately treated. It then complements this lack by developing a more balanced research programme.
As the global transportation sector moves towards developing & deploying electromobility technologies, Indian automakers have also embarked on transition. This paper highlights the charecteristics of this emerging technology trajectory focusing on the trends as well as the underlying determinants.
In the context of high levels of violence, El Salvador and the Philippines have had relatively successful democratization processes. But despite decades of external institutional support, these countries have not yet achieved peace nor fully consolidated democracy.
The first comprehensive comparison of cross-country environmental composite indicators evaluates their conceptual and methodological strengths and weaknesses. The study also assesses how useful these environmental indices are in the context of developing countries.
This paper reviews the current state of the art in behavioural economics and its applications to energy efficiency in developing countries. Taking energy efficient lighting in Ghana, Uganda and Rwanda as examples, it develops hypotheses on how behavioural factors can improve energy policy design.
Low carbon policies have initiated a new race for hybrid and battery electric propulsion technologies for vehicles. Forming a new technological trajectory that will become sustainable is a societal process. What can we learn from France, Europe’s current leader in electromobility?
Grävingholt, Jörn / Lennart Bendfeldt / Linda Berk / Yvonne Blos / Charlotte Fiedler / Karina Mroß (2013)
Discussion Paper, 27/2013
How can countries emerging out of a conflict be supported on their path towards peace and democracy? This study aims to learn from the relatively successful case of Nepal and sheds light on key factors affecting the success of donor engagement in fragile states.
Burchi, Francesco (2013)
Discussion Paper, 23/2013
The paper shows that a 10% increase in women’s political agency in Indian districts causes a 5.9% increase in primary school completion rates. Moreover, the effect is significantly higher for girls than boys. This should be considered in the current discussion about the Women’s Reservation Bill.