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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Thiele, Rainer / Maximilian Köster / Ikechukwu Okoli / Friederike Rühmann (2018)
Discussion Paper, 3/2018
In this discussion paper, we provide a critical assessment of the role the Compact with Africa launched under the German Presidency of the G20 in 2017 could play for African development. We argue that the Compact has the potential to benefit the continent but only after major adjustments.
This discussion paper illustrates how different forms of blockchain technology work. It discusses specific risks and potentials of the technology to offer financially underserved people access to basic financial services. A focus area is (international) payments.
China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) is a flagship project of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in Pakistan. Using an analytical framework aimed to assess the quality of South-South Cooperation (SCC), this discussion paper examines to what extent China adheres to SSC principles in Pakistan.
Martin-Shields, Charles P. (2017)
Discussion Paper, 30/2017
The relationship between state fragility and forced displacement provides an empirically rich space for new research. This Discussion Paper provides a review of how forced displacement is conceptualised, and proposes new directions for research on state fragility and forced displacement.
Lundsgaarde, Erik (2017)
Discussion Paper, 29/2017
As the European Fund for Sustainable Development (EFSD) enters the implementation phase, this paper reviews the features of this blended finance facility, outlines debates surrounding its establishment, and explores the fund’s prospects at country level with illustrations from Ghana and Senegal.
The EU Migration Partnership Framework has caused controversy for its strong focus on EU interests and use of positive and negative incentives to ensure partner cooperation. This paper examines the politics, implementation and impact of the framework, and its lessons for future EU migration policy.
Hahn, Tina / Georgeta Vidican-Auktor (2017)
Discussion Paper, 27/2017
We analyze the effectiveness of industrial policy in the Moroccan automotive industry. While low-value activities predominate, decision-makers take currently a more systemic approach, focused on fostering synergies, strengthening weak parts in the value chain and enhancing capabilities.
When it comes to environmental protection, the state plays a pivotal role. This paper investigates three key factors of a state: political regime type, state capacity and economic development. They matter individually and in combination in different ways than one might expect.
The Global Partnership for Effective Development Cooperation initially included three main providers of South-South Cooperation: China, India and Brazil. Two years later they left, hurting the Partnership.This paper explores how they joined, why they left and suggests how they could return.
Matias, Denise Margaret (2017)
Discussion Paper, 24/2017
Research on slow onset climate change events is increasing. However, most research is conducted by authors from and in the regions of North America and Europe despite negative effects of slow onset events already affecting developing countries.