Discussion Paper

Discussion Paper sind kurze wissenschaftliche Papiere, die konkrete und eng gefasste Themen behandeln. Wissenschaftler*innen des German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS) stellen darin Zwischenergebnisse von Forschungsprojekten, Thesen, Einschätzungen sowie politische Gutachten und andere praxisorientierte wissenschaftliche Arbeiten zur Diskussion. Die Papiere können kostenlos als PDF heruntergeladen oder zum Preis von 6,00 € bei der Publikationstelle per E-Mail oder postalisch bestellt werden.

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  1. Transnational cooperation – an explorative collection
    Transnational cooperation – an explorative collection

    Grimm, Sven / Stephan Klingebiel (Eds.) (2024)
    Discussion Paper, 4/2024

    This collection pursues the questions of where and how transnational cooperation proves to be effective for transformational policy-making towards the global common good. It exploratively builds on examples from IDOS research and knowledge cooperation.

  2. The role of the consumer and systemic policy mixes for circular business models in the EU
    The role of the consumer and systemic policy mixes for circular business models in the EU

    Fuhrmann-Riebel, Hanna (2024)
    Discussion Paper, 3/2024

    What role do consumers play for the transition to a circular economy (CE) and the development of circular business models (CBMs) in particular? Hanna Fuhrmann-Riebel zooms in on potential consumer barriers to CBM demand and discusses different options for policy making to address those barriers.

  3. Information integrity and information pollution: vulnerabilities and impact on social cohesion and democracy in Mexico
    Information integrity and information pollution: vulnerabilities and impact on social cohesion and democracy in Mexico

    Breuer, Anita (2024)
    Discussion Paper, 2/2024

    This discussion paper analyses factors that enable and drive societal vulnerability towards information pollution in Mexico. It formulates national and international level recommendations to counter information pollution and mitigate its negative impacts on social cohesion and democracy.

  4. Voluntary Sustainability Standards (VSS) and the “greening” of high-emitting industry sectors in Brazil: mapping the sustainability efforts of the private sector
    Voluntary Sustainability Standards (VSS) and the “greening” of high-emitting industry sectors in Brazil: mapping the sustainability efforts of the private sector

    Thorstensen, Vera / Ariel Macaspac Hernandez / Rogerio de Oliveira Corrêa / Dolores Teixeira de Brito / Mauro Kiithi Arima Junior / Catherine Rebouças Mota / Tiago Matsuoka Megale / Amanda Mitsue Zuchieri / Fabio Jorge Thomazella (2024)
    Discussion Paper, 1/2024

    Brazil seeks a global leadership that is compatible with its national identity. Its “pragmatism” is evident both in its multilateral efforts and its approach towards sustainability, particularly in the greening of its high emitting industry sectors – aluminium, chemical, steel, cement and oil & gas.

  5. Development finance at a turning point: effects and policy recommendations
    Development finance at a turning point: effects and policy recommendations

    Berensmann, Kathrin / Sabine Laudage Teles / Christoph Sommer / Yabibal M. Walle (2023)
    Discussion Paper, 21/2023

    The COVID-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine, the debt crisis, the climate emergency, and other newly emerging crises have adversely affected the macroeconomic environment. This paper dissects the implications for development finance and proposes respective short-term and long-term policy responses.

  6. Contextualising social cohesion I: an overview of concepts in Africa
    Contextualising social cohesion I: an overview of concepts in Africa

    Wortmann-Kolundžija, Eli (2023)
    Discussion Paper, 20/2023

    Explore the rich tapestry of social cohesion in African societies in our paper. Merging traditional wisdom with modern theories, we offer fresh insights into African understandings of social cohesion. Join us to redefine the narrative and deepen the study of social dynamics.

  7. On the edge: delays in election results and electoral violence in Sub-Sahara Africa
    On the edge: delays in election results and electoral violence in Sub-Sahara Africa

    Saibu, Ghadafi (2023)
    Discussion Paper, 19/2023

    In the complex process that unfolds across the stages of elections management, the length of time elapsing between elections and results announcement is often tensed. But, does the length of time passing between elections and announcement of elections results increase the risk of electoral violence?

  8. Chinese firms and adherence to global ESG standards in developing countries: is there potential to create common ground?
    Chinese firms and adherence to global ESG standards in developing countries: is there potential to create common ground?

    Morris, Mike (2023)
    Discussion Paper, 18/2023

    This paper focuses on analysing how Chinese firms operate in Latin America, Asia and Africa in regard to ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) standards and sustainability issues.

  9. Are global value chains for sale? On business-state relations in the MENA region
    Are global value chains for sale? On business-state relations in the MENA region

    Aboushady, Nora / Chahir Zaki (2023)
    Discussion Paper, 17/2023

    How do business-state relations in the MENA region affect firms' participation in global value chains? To answer this question, this paper explores the complex relations between lobbying, political connections, and corruption in the region.

  10. Urbanisation and social cohesion: theory and empirical evidence from Africa
    Urbanisation and social cohesion: theory and empirical evidence from Africa

    Sakketa, Tekalign Gutu (2023)
    Discussion Paper, 16/2023

    Combining a national panel data set on social cohesion from Afrobarometer with urbanisation and other socioeconomic data from world development indicators, the study shows that urbanisation is negatively correlated with the social cohesion.