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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Friesen, Ina / Alma Wisskirchen (2022)
Discussion Paper, 17/2022
Based on the experience of feminist foreign and development policy pioneers, this paper offers ten recommendations for Germany’s feminist development policy. It highlights the need for a sound conceptual foundation and the necessary changes in the implementation of future development cooperation.
This study uses panel household survey data collected in two rounds in Zambia to analyse some agro-ecological and socio-economic impacts of the outgrower programme of one of the largest agricultural investment in Zambia, Amatheon Agri Zambia Limited (AAZ).
Waisbich, Laura Trajber / Sebastian Haug (2022)
Discussion Paper, 15/2022
Brazil and China have set up partnerships with the United Nations to share their policy experiences with the world. This paper provides the first systematic and comparative analysis of these transfer partnerships.
Fiedler, Charlotte / Karina Mross / Anna Berg / Prakash Bhattarai / Dorothea Drees / Tim Kornprobst / Alexandra Leibbrandt / Philipp Liegmann / Maleen Riebsamen (2022)
Discussion Paper, 4/2022
Can local elections introduced in a post-conflict context help to foster societal peace? Findings from Nepal indicate that the local elections increased participation and responsiveness, which has positively affected political trust and reduced (the potential for) political violence.
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.