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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Grävingholt, Jörn (2017)
The Current Column, 01 March 2017
Following a comprehensive consultation process, the German Government is currently drafting new Guidelines on Crisis Engagement and Peacebuilding. In order to implement these guidelines, it will be important to systematically carry forward the initiated discourse. It is also necessary to introduce a mechanism to review the peace impact of our activities in all policy areas.
Muhammad, Dilshad (2017)
The Current Column, 20 February 2017
Foreign intervention is usually considered as a red line and that is understandable. But this fact has also blocked the path to explore softer modes of engagement. Here is what Germany can do in the Middle East.
Meyer, Lutz (2017)
The Current Column, 15 February 2017
Deutschland ist wirtschaftlich führend und geografisch zentral – doch außen-, entwicklungs- und sicherheitspolitisch ist jetzt Zeit für mehr Verantwortung.
Heiss, Mona / Angelike Páez (2017)
The Current Column, 13 February 2017
The elections in Ecuador this Sunday will not only determine the course of politics in Ecuador, but may reveal a plan for the future of Latin America’s progressive dream.
Crncic, Zeljko (2017)
The Current Column, 06 February 2017
In November 2016, the the peace accord between the Columbian government and the guerilla movement FARC was ratified. But this peace project does not enjoy universal support.
Hackenesch, Christine / Julia Leininger (2017)
The Current Column, 30 January 2017
Cooperation with Africa is high on Germany’s agenda for its G20 Presidency. This creates high expectations for Germany and Europe’s future policies on Africa.
Scheumann, Waltina / Michael Brüntrup (2017)
The Current Column, 24 January 2017
Die Verfügbarkeit und das Management von Wasser sind ganz zentral dafür, ob das Nachhaltigkeitsziel 2 der Agenda 2030 der Vereinten Nationen „Beendigung von Hunger, Erreichung von Ernährungssicherheit und verbesserter Ernährung und Förderung nachhaltiger Landwirtschaft“ erreicht werden kann.
Thomas Henökl (2017)
The Current Column, 19 January 2017
Never before has the change of administration in the United States caused this much concern globally, and never before has an US-President incited so much tension ahead of taking office.
Berger, Axel / Clara Brandi (2017)
The Current Column, 19 January 2017
Today will see Donald Trump sworn in as the 45th president of the USA, a move that could see the system of world trade plunge into a spiral of isolationism.