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This paper explores the key features, similarities and differences in innovation paths in Denmark and Germany and sheds light on their main determinants. While the paper shows that there are many common features between the two countries, it also identifies a diversity of pathways. It is as yet uncl
Pietschmann, Elena (2014)
Discussion Paper, 19/2014
An increasingly complex landscape makes it urgent to find ways for recipients to manage diversity of aid actors. However, it remains unclear what "managing diversity" actually means and how this vague idea should be put into practice. This paper explores potential approaches and strategies.
What is the future role of the United Nations development system, how will it function and what are the necessary means? This paper proposes a system-wide strategy and “quiet revolution” reforms to position the UN development system for the implementation of the Sustainable Development Agenda.
A core element of the international policy response to the crisis has been to strengthen the macroprudential orientation of financial market regulation. Macroprudential policies stand for enhanced regulatory focus on systemic risks in the financial system and their repercussions for the macroeconomy.
Wennubst, Pio / Timo Casjen Mahn (2013)
Discussion Paper, 22/2013
What is the future role of the United Nations development system, how will it function and what are the necessary means? This paper proposes a system-wide strategy and “quiet revolution” reforms to position the UN development system for the implementation of the Sustainable Development Agenda.
The EU faces three types of challenge in implementing programmes in fragile and conflict affected countries: cognitive challenges, conflicts of interest, and coordination challenges. This paper analyses the EU's efforts to overcome these in its engagement with South Sudan, Nepal and Liberia.