The Current Column

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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  1. Next steps for China’s new development agency
    Next steps for China’s new development agency

    Liu, Wei / Heiner Janus (2018)
    The Current Column, 27 November 2018

    China's development agency CIDCA has published new guidelines on the the practices of all Chinese institutions engaged in foreign aid.

  2. Paris Agreement now needs clear rules and higher ambition
    Paris Agreement now needs clear rules and higher ambition

    Horstmann, Britta / Jacopo Bencini (0)
    The Current Column, 26 November 2018

    Time is running out, and the Paris Agreement cannot work without clear rules, and higher ambition. It is now up to delegates in Katowice to deliver on the 2015 pledges.

  3. Why the civil service needs a 2030 Agenda update
    Why the civil service needs a 2030 Agenda update

    Reiber, Tatjana / Wulf Reiners (2018)
    The Current Column, 20 November 2018

    Implementation of the 2030 Agenda will only succeed if the public sector makes a major contribution. A 2030 Agenda “update” will help schools of public administration prepare their students to take on new tasks.

  4. Give citizens a more audible voice in development cooperation
    Give citizens a more audible voice in development cooperation

    Marschall, Paul (2018)
    The Current Column, 12 November 2018

    In Tanzania a planned law change would criminalise the questioning of public statistics.The World Bank and NGOs are deeply concerned about that issue.

  5. Challenges ahead for the global economy
    Challenges ahead for the global economy

    Keil, Jonas (2018)
    The Current Column, 05 November 2018

    Industrialised countries such as Germany and the United States may have strong economies right now, but problems are looming in emerging economies and beyond. Policy-makers need to respond appropriately.

  6. Cities for sustainable global development
    Cities for sustainable global development

    Dick, Eva (2018)
    The Current Column, 29 October 2018

    The theme of this year’s World Cities Day on 31 October is “Building Sustainable and Resilient Cities”. The growing importance of cities is also reflected in the self-perception of the “urban community”.

  7. What has become of the digital divide?
    What has become of the digital divide?

    Stamm, Andreas / Lea Gimpel (2018)
    The Current Column, 22 October 2018

    Bonn, 22.10.2018. On 24 October the World Development Information Day is celebrated. Opportunity to talk about what has become of the "digital divide" between North and South.

  8. What priorities does the new Global Commission on Adaptation need to set?
    What priorities does the new Global Commission on Adaptation need to set?

    Horstmann, Britta (2018)
    The Current Column, 19 October 2018

    Just this month, the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) published its latest report highlighting the dramatic impacts of the global temperature rising by 1.5 degrees Celsius. The scientists’ emphatic appeal shows that quick and comprehensive action is needed at all levels.

  9. Why BMZ wants to reduce the number of its partner countries
    Why BMZ wants to reduce the number of its partner countries

    Klingebiel, Stephan (2018)
    The Current Column, 15 October 2018

    The desire to limit the number of partner countries is nothing new. The intensification of development policy relationships has often proven to be effective.

  10. Understanding, examining and tackling health on a global scale
    Understanding, examining and tackling health on a global scale

    Marschall, Paul / Maike Voss (2018)
    The Current Column, 08 October 2018

    The World Healt Summit this week is being held this week. Key actors from politics, science and academia, civil society and the private sector will discuss pressing global challenges facing healthcare.