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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Bilal, San / Clara Brandi / Max Mendez-Parra (2015)
The Current Column, 16 October 2015
On 14 October 2015 the European Commission has released the new EU trade and investment strategy. Its catchy title – “Trade for All” – is very auspicious as well as ambitious and the strategy contains promising elements for global development. But the proof of the pudding is in the eating: How will the strategy be put into practice?
Schäfer, Isabel (2015)
The Current Column, 14 October 2015
The Nobel Peace Prize committee recognises Tunisia’s achievements and underscores the responsibility of this small country to hold high the banner of democracy as the last remaining glimmer of hope from the Arab spring.
Berger, Axel / Clara Brandi (2015)
The Current Column, 14 October 2015
The European Commission will publish its new trade strategy today. While EU member states continue to discuss the contours of this policy in Brussels, Washington has taken decisive action and concluded the Transpacific Partnership (TPP), the world’s largest trade agreement
Fiedler, Charlotte / Mark Furness / Jörn Grävingholt / Julia Leininger (2015)
The Current Column, 12 October 2015
At the end of September the international community came together in New York City to discuss and decide upon the new 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development based on the sustainable development goals (SDGs). One significant change compared to the previous Millennium Development Goals (MDGs) is SDG 16, which stresses the relevance of peace, good governance and inclusive institutions for sustainable development.
Trautner, Bernhard (2015)
The Current Column, 08 October 2015
Bonn, 8 October 2015. Those misusing the refugee crisis as cover for their own inaction and ignorance with regard to the Syrian conflict may be soon be exposed.
Gass, Thomas / Silke Weinlich (2015)
The Current Column, 05 October 2015
With its 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development represents a true paradigm shift in development cooperation.
Scholz, Imme (2015)
The Current Column, 30 September 2015
New York, Bonn, 28 September 2015. The gavel fell on 25 September 2015 at 11:46 a. m. New York time, signifying the adoption of the 2030 Agenda. What did the attending heads of state have to say?
Scholz, Imme (2015)
The Current Column, 22 September 2015
This coming weekend the General Assembly of the United Nations (UN) is set to pass a new agenda that is intended to apply for the next decade and a half. Will this work programme be relevant for domestic political and social action in rich and poor countries alike, as well as for international co-operation?
Mathis, Okka Lou / Matthias Ruchser (2015)
The Current Column, 21 September 2015
21 September 2015. This year the focus is on heads of state and government to save the world. Following the G7 summit in Elmau and the United Nations (UN) conference on Development Financing in Addis Ababa, this coming weekend sees the passing of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development in New York, with December 2015 set to see the negotiation of a new climate agreement in Paris. And what about us?
Bauer, Steffen / Lindsay C. Stringer (2015)
The Current Column, 14 September 2015
This week, 15 September, the Economics of Land Degradation (ELD) Initiative will launch its report “The Value of Land” at the European Commission in Brussels. The launch of the ELD report couldn’t be more timely.