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This paper analyses the policies and priorities of the governments of Cambodia and Malawi with respect to capacity development support (CDS) and investigates both the scope and available means to strengthen the effectiveness of this area of support.
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
To what extent does performance shape public support for democracy? This paper shows that economic performance is more important in new than in old democracies. In contrast, political performance is equally important in both contexts.
Pauw, Pieter / Steffen Bauer / Carmen Richerzhagen / Clara Brandi /
Hanna Schmole (2014)
Discussion Paper, 6/2014
This paper discusses options on how the international climate regime under the UNFCCC can move forward with one of its fundamental yet often disputed principles: Common But Differentiated Responsibility (CBDR).
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.
The democratic emerging powers - India, Brazil, South Africa, Indonesia andTurkey - have potential advantages in supporting democratization processes beyond their own borders. But to make good on their promise, they have to decide how they want to fill their new regional and global leadership roles.
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.