The Current Column

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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In defense of children’s right to development

Faus Onbargi, Alexia (2024)
The Current Column, 26. June 2024

The International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression, commemorated on 4 June, reminds us that children are the most affected by war and conflict. When Hamas launched its attack on 7 October, more than thirty Israeli children were killed and more were taken hostage. In Gaza, over 13,500 children have lost their lives so far.

60 years of research, policy advice and training at IDOS

Hornidge, Anna-Katharina / Axel Berger (2024)
The Current Column, 11. March 2024

We look back at six decades of intensive research, policy advice, training and joint learning, with the constant aim of finding innovative and implementation-oriented solutions to current development challenges.

The Current Column - How do transnational knowledge networks create impact?

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In defense of children’s right to development

Faus Onbargi, Alexia (2024)

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