Theme special

Setting the course for a new German development policy

The future German Federal Government is reorganising its relations with actors in the Global South. IDOS is involved in shaping foreign policies and international cooperation for sustainable development with debates, scientific analyses and recommendations for action.

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Dekorationselement
At IDOS, we aspire to co-shape a collaborative multipolar world for sustainable futures. We do so by conducting high-quality research, offering independent policy advice, and learning across borders and regions while seeking to align development and sustainability.
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Theme special

The Future of World Trade

The global trading system is in a phase of upheaval and uncertainty. Against this backdrop, the trade experts at IDOS are examining the effectiveness, legitimacy and sustainability of the international trading system.

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Theme special

Strengthening global health

Strong health systems are a prerequisite to receive quality health care. IDOS is analysing which factors are crucial for promoting global solidarity and making health systems more resilient.

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Opinion pieces and media contributions

The Current Column

Social media and democracy: Reflections from South Korea’s impeachment

Yi HyunAh / Dennis Schüpf

It shows us that democracy today is not just practised in parliaments or courtrooms, but also in digital plazas where hashtags replace headlines and solidarity is forged through shared playlists and viral posts.

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Global Policy Journal

The New Washington Dissensus: The 5 principles that are defining the Trump administration’s vision of global development cooperation

Stephan Klingebiel

The Trump administration’s vision for development cooperation is becoming clearer. Stephan Klingebiel and Andy Sumner identify 5 principles seemingly guiding actions. 3 April 2025

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Events

Research Colloquium
Research Colloquium on Triangular Cooperation

Online, 29.04.2025 until 15.07.2025

MGG Expert Exchange
The End of the International Order as we know it

Online, 08.05.2025

Workshop in honour of Tilman Altenburg
Green economic policy and development research: lessons for the future

Bonn, 09.05.2025

Further events

Current publications

’We do not see the problem, but agree with your solution’: the European Court of Auditors and the politics of evaluation in EU development policy

Bergmann, Julian (2025)

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Zölle gegen die Ärmsten: warum Trumps aufgeschobene Zölle die Falschen träfen – und wie Europa reagieren kann

Brandi, Clara / Tim Vogel (2025)

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Sustainable futures: aligning climate actions and socio-economic justice through the just energy transition

Tamasiga, Phemelo / Onyeaka, Helen / Bakwena, Malebogo / Kayembe, Benita / Dzingai, Valentine / Kgengwenyane, Nancy / Babugura, Agnes / Ouassou, El houssin (2025)

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Investment Facilitation for Development Agreement: potential gains

Balistreri, Edward J. / Zoryana Olekseyuk (2025)

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