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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Waltenberg, Tabea / Leonie Droste (2023)
The Current Column, 28 August 2023
Even though the very existence of the 2030 Agenda as a joint steering instrument can certainly be seen as a success in view of the complex conflicts of interest at a multilateral level, the agenda needs to act as a framework throughout the world through legally binding norms and laws in order to accelerate its implementation.
Abedtalas, Musallam (2024)
The Current Column, 15 April 2024
The most important issue here is to improve the process of recognising refugees' property rights to the re-sources they bring with them (human, financial and social).
Hornidge, Anna-Katharina / Axel Berger (2024)
The Current Column, 11 March 2024
We look back at six decades of intensive research, policy advice, training and joint learning, with the constant aim of finding innovative and implementation-oriented solutions to current development challenges.
Asimeng, Theodore / Pooja Balasubramanian (2024)
The Current Column, 06 March 2024
Policymakers, funding institutions and researchers interested in reforming the current public transport services must address the inequalities women face in addition to their focus on efficiency and environmental goals.
Lorch, Jasmin (2024)
The Current Column, 04 March 2024
Free and fair elections lie at the very heart of democracy. Yet the subjection of an elected government to the rule of law, the protection of minorities and possibilities for civic participation are also key, because elections can also be a way for undemocratic actors to pursue their aims.
Houdret, Annabelle / Ines Dombrowsky (2024)
The Current Column, 20 March 2024
This year’s theme of the United Nations’ World Water Day is ‘water for peace’. In one of the world’s most water-scarce and conflict-affected regions, Israelis, Jordanians and Palestinians work together across geographical, religious and other boundaries to make steps towards securing their joint water-dependent future.