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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Martin-Shields, Charles (2018)
The Current Column, 11 July 2018
The EU policy faces serious hurdles in finding a way to manage migration in the Mediterranean. The problem is that policy makers are asking the wrong questions.
Sturm, Janina / Ronja Fitz (2018)
The Current Column, 02 July 2018
What role can art and culture play in the transformation to sustainable development? Creating a livelihood for all and maintaining this sustainably is the key concern of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.
Schraven, Benjamin (2018)
The Current Column, 25 June 2018
At the end of June, a new Director-General for the International Organization for Migration will be elected. Probably the most promising candidate is a "Trumpian".
Schraven, Benjamin (2018)
The Current Column, 11 June 2018
At a time of growing controversy in the discussion on the benefits of development cooperation for tacking the causes of displacement, should we not make efforts to leverage this potential more effectively?
Keil, Jonas (2018)
The Current Column, 04 June 2018
Investors are increasingly putting their money into climate-friendly projects. Transparent rules and standards are important for ensuring effective climate change mitigation measures.
Matias, Denise Margaret / Carmen Richerzhagen (2018)
The Current Column, 22 May 2018
The UN celebrated the first ever World Bee Day, an invitation to take concrete action in protecting bees and, in the process, protect the future of our food.
Haldenwang, Christian von (2018)
The Current Column, 14 May 2018
The requirement to levy taxes where added value is created is of central significance for two problems that are currently the subject of much discussion: tax avoidance, particularly by large, multinational companies, and tax competition between countries.
Zintl, Tina (2018)
The Current Column, 30 April 2018
There is not much cause for celebration on the labour markets in North Africa and the Middle East. A key reason for this is the lack of effective trade unions able to carry out their role in shaping labour-market policy.
Stoffel, Tim / Maximilian Müngersdorff (2018)
The Current Column, 23 April 2018
The disaster of Rana Plaza 2013 turned public attention to human and labour rights along global value chains. But what became of this justifiable outrage on the part of the international community, and are states now living up to their responsibilities?
Janetschek, Hannah / Ines Dombrowsky (2018)
The Current Column, 16 April 2018
If we want to achieve worldwide sustainable development, we must steer our economic activities. The ecological limits of the planet must be respected. On the other hand, no one should leave behind and minimize inequality within and across countries.