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.
Current and past issues can be downloaded for free from the IDOS website.
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Bergmann, Julian (2024)
The Current Column, 26 February 2024
It is precisely now that Europe must not let up in its support for the country, and should intensify its efforts – including the reconstruction of Ukraine, which has already begun.
Brandi , Clara / Zoryana Olekseyuk (2024)
The Current Column, 21 February 2024
Germany and the EU must do their part to strengthen the WTO. This should be driven forward by forging new coalitions with countries from the Global South. In addition, Germany and the EU should focus on providing substantial support for the implementation of WTO rules in poorer countries.
Leininger, Julia / Anna-Katharina Hornidge (2024)
The Current Column, 19 February 2024
In order to ensure human security and integrity, we need both development policy for viable global cooperation to shape sustainable futures and security policy alliances against aggressors where cooperation reaches its limits.
Flaig, Merlin / Abis Getachew (2024)
The Current Column, 05 February 2024
Involving refugees more actively in research, especially if it is related to their experiences, is crucial. It not only promotes a more inclusive and ethical approach to research but also ensures that the narratives and perspectives of those directly affected are more accurately represented.
Hackenesch, Christine / Niels Keijzer / Svea Koch (2024)
The Current Column, 29 January 2024
Continuing the current direction of assertively and pragmatically pursuing the EU’s geostrategic interests carries the risk of fuelling conflicts of interest with a more assertive Global South.
Brüntrup, Michael (2023)
The Current Column, 18 December 2023
Poorer countries hope that a binding drought agreement will provide them with support in laying the essential groundwork for more drought risk management.
Faus Onbargi, Alexia / Aparajita Banerjee / Susan S. Ekoh (2023)
The Current Column, 29 November 2023
A Just Transition will indeed require accelerating the global just energy transition, but will also require operationalising the Loss and Damage Fund agreed upon at COP27 in Sharm-el-Sheikh, Egypt, and potentiating gender-responsive climate action and finance.