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. How sustainable is recycling? Reconciling the social, ecological, and economic dimensions in Argentina
    How sustainable is recycling? Reconciling the social, ecological, and economic dimensions in Argentina

    Pegels, Anna / Stefanie Heyer / David Ohlig / Felix Kurz / Lena Laux / Prescott Morley (2020)
    Discussion Paper, 23/2020

    How can recycling in developing countries be shaped to be socially, environmentally, and economically sustainable? Our research synthesizes the ideas and expectations of a diverse set of actors in the recycling sector of Buenos Aires, Argentina.

  2. The LFDD – human mobility nexus in Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean: a review of national policy and legal frameworks
    The LFDD – human mobility nexus in Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean: a review of national policy and legal frameworks

    Serraglio, Diogo Andreola (2020)
    Discussion Paper, 22/2020

    Addressing human mobility in the context of land and forest degradation and desertification (LFDD) in global and national policy and legal frameworks remains essential for improved management of population movements related to slow onset processes.

  3. Cling together, swing together: the contagious effects of COVID-19 on developing countries through global value chains
    Cling together, swing together: the contagious effects of COVID-19 on developing countries through global value chains

    Pahl, Stefan / Clara Brandi / Jakob Schwab / Frederik Stender (2020)
    Discussion Paper, 21/2020

    This paper estimates the economic vulnerability of developing countries to disruptions in global value chains due to the COVID-19 pandemic and reveals that adverse demand-side effects reduce GDP up to 5.4 percent, and collapsing foreign supply generates a drop in GDP of a similar magnitude.

  4. Digitalising the fiscal contract: an interdisciplinary framework for empirical inquiry
    Digitalising the fiscal contract: an interdisciplinary framework for empirical inquiry

    von Haldenwang, Christian (2020)
    Discussion Paper, 20/2020

    Taxation is above all a political rather than a technical issue. But what happens if new digital technologies cause profound power shifts in the relationship between revenue authorities and taxpayers? The paper seeks to lay the conceptual groundwork for the analysis of this interplay.

  5. How the G7 reviews its work on development: a case study of internal accountability
    How the G7 reviews its work on development: a case study of internal accountability

    Fischer, Roger A. (2020)
    Discussion Paper, 19/2020

    This paper suggests ways to improve G7 accountability practice so that it better capture learning effects. Better designed commitments and improved follow up would also support G7 legitimacy, because this would make it easier for external stakeholders to check G7 action against its words.

  6. Monitoring in German bilateral development cooperation: a case study of agricultural, rural development and food security projects
    Monitoring in German bilateral development cooperation: a case study of agricultural, rural development and food security projects

    Römling, Cornelia / Sarah Holzapfel (2020)
    Discussion Paper, 18/2020

    Monitoring and evaluation to increase evidence and thus aid effectiveness remains a challenge in the development community. This analysis of German bilateral development cooperation projects highlights quality challenges in German reporting and recommends adjustments for a more effective M&E system.

  7. Corporate tax revenue and foreign direct investment: potential trade-offs and how to address them
    Corporate tax revenue and foreign direct investment: potential trade-offs and how to address them

    Laudage, Sabine (2020)
    Discussion Paper, 17/2020

    Corporate tax revenue and Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) are two key development finance sources. This paper discusses potential trade-offs faced by developing countries, when mobilizing corporate tax revenue and FDI jointly, and provides policy recommendations how to address these trade-offs.

  8. Never-ending reformism from above and dissatisfaction from below: the paradox of Moroccan post-Spring politics
    Never-ending reformism from above and dissatisfaction from below: the paradox of Moroccan post-Spring politics

    Cavatorta, Francesco / Fabio Merone (2020)
    Discussion Paper, 16/2020

    In recent years, Morocco has implemented far-reaching political reforms of modernisation and liberalisation but these have never reached the stage of a systemic change. The country's political regime is still authoritarian in nature.

  9. Information and communication technology in the lives of forcibly displaced persons in Kenya
    Information and communication technology in the lives of forcibly displaced persons in Kenya

    Eppler, Mirko / Stella Gaetani / Francy Köllner / Jana Kuhnt / Charles Martin-Shields / Nyat Mebrahtu / Antonia Peters / Carlotta Preiß (2020)
    Discussion Paper, 15/2020

    There is a great deal of potential for digital tools to help refugees, but there are still major economic and infrastructure hurdles before all refugees are online. Evidence from three sites in Kenya provide evidence that can guide future digitalization efforts for working with refugees.

  10. What the EU should do for democracy support in Africa: ten proposals for a new strategic initiative in times of polarisation
    What the EU should do for democracy support in Africa: ten proposals for a new strategic initiative in times of polarisation

    Hackenesch, Christine / Julia Leininger / Karina Mross (2020)
    Discussion Paper, 14/2020

    This paper reflects on the strategic importance of EU democracy support in sub-Saharan Africa and makes 10 proposals for reform to be better able to address new challenges in a changing global context.