Every Monday, the German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS) comments on the latest issues and trends of international development policy by its Current Column. The column is intended for politically interested readers who want to get a brief overview on the state of German and international development policy.
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Erforth, Benedikt (2021)
The Current Column, 08 February 2021
Success or failure of a digital strategy will play out on the global stage, the EU’s strategy towards digital leadership must be decidedly outward-looking.
Reiners, Wulf / Sven Grimm (2020)
The Current Column, 14 December 2020
One year ago, the European Union announced its intention to transform its economy towards sustainability. The European Green Deal is a strategy for Europe itself. Yet, to make it work, it will have to become global.
Dick, Eva / Paul Marschall / Christopher Wingens (2020)
The Current Column, 07 December 2020
A growing number of municipalities are contributing directly to the implementation of the UN’s 2030 Agenda. Leading the way on climate action, supporting fair trade and facilitating societal participation by migrants
Högl, Maximilian / Christine Hackenesch / Gabriela Iacobuta (2020)
The Current Column, 28 September 2020
Ursula von der Leyen reiterated the European Green Deal’s importance as the flagship of the new EU Commission. The partnership with Africa is particularly important in this regard.
Stamm, Andreas / Jeffrey Orozco (2020)
The Current Column, 04 May 2020
The Costa Rican government has proposed to the WHO that it should lead a global effort to pool intellectual rights on technologies that are useful against Covid-19.
Grimm, Sven / Wulf Reiners / Benjamin Stewart (2020)
The Current Column, 06 April 2020
Given the catalytic function of the Covid-19 pandemic for digitalisation, the current crisis is an urgent call for a profound analysis of the impact of digitalisation on sustainability
Altenburg, Tilman (2020)
The Current Column, 27 January 2020
Sub-Saharan Africa needs 25 million new jobs a year. Radical changes in the global economy are unlocking fresh prospects, but domestic demand offers the greatest opportunity.
Preiß, Carlotta (2019)
The Current Column, 14 May 2019
Many international organizations rely on digital strategies to support displaced persons. But access to the Internet is still severely limited for people in the Global South.