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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Brandi, Clara / Dominique Bruhn / Max Büge (2014)
The Current Column, 19 May 2014
The ministers of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) plan to promote a free trade agreement. What does that mean for the region and for world trade?
Mahn, Timo / Kristinn Sv. Helgason (2014)
The Current Column, 12 May 2014
The changing development landscape characterized by a number of ongoing tectonic shifts will necessitate a strategic repositioning of the UN in Development.
Janus, Heiner / Gerrit Kurtz (2014)
The Current Column, 22 April 2014
There are still significant political obstacles to specific goals regarding peace and security in the post-2015 agenda. Germany should build bridges to the sceptical countries.
Messner, Dirk / Jörg Faust (2014)
The Current Column, 12 February 2014
In an age of global interdependence, there is no longer such thing as a national or European island untouched by the concerns of the rest of the world. Germany and Europe's prosperity, democracy and security are dependent on global dynamics that Germany should try to actively influence, in cooperation with its partners.
Janus, Heiner / Stephan Klingebiel / Timo Mahn (2014)
The Current Column, 17 March 2014
What makes the DCF, which is little known outside expert groups, an important platform for future debates on development policy? This question can be answered by presenting four theses.
Vidican, Georgeta / Annabelle Houdret (2014)
The Current Column, 05 May 2014
Innovative solutions are needed to transform risks of the energy and water crises into opportunities in MENA. A nexus approach could contribute to reducing regional vulnerabilities.
Ruchser, Matthias (2014)
The Current Column, 28 March 2014
The West has imposed sanctions on the Russian banking sector as well as on Russian and Ukrainian individuals with close contacts to the Putin regime. It remains to be seen to what extent the Europeans are willing to also impose economic sanctions on Russia.