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- Introduction IDOS PerspectivesA Podcast on rethinking Global Development
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4 min - 2. Zivilgesellschaft unter DruckWas Zivilgesellschaft ausmacht und wie ihre Handlungsspielräume schrumpfen
Literaturtipps von Dr. Jasmin Lorch
Zum Einstieg: Was ist Zivilgesellschaft?
Michael Edwards (2019): Civil Society. 4. Auflage. Polity Press.https://lehmanns.de/shop/sozialwissenschaften/47503271-9781509537341-civil-societyClosing Space im globalen Süden
Thomas Carothers und Saskia Brechenmacher (2014): Closing Space. Democracy and Human Rights Support Under Fire. Carnegie Endowment for International Peace.https://carnegie-production-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/static/files/Brief-Carothers-Closing_Space.pdfZivilgesellschaftliche Räume in Europa
Nicole Bolleyer et al. (2026): Studying the shrinking and expansion of civil society space in Europe. In: Democratization.https://doi.org/10.1080/13510347.2026.262958825 min - 1. Can Governments Successfully Collaborate on Climate Change?Why is cooperation proving so difficult, and what could make it more effective?
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About IDOS Perspectives - rethinking Global Development
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A quote from the 19th century German naturalist Alexander von Humboldt still holds truth these days: “The unveiling of truth is inconceivable without differences of opinion.”
Humboldt believed that diversity of perspectives is essential for understanding the world. How we see the world depends on what we know, and certainly also on where we stand. On what we've experienced. And – perhaps most importantly – on how we believe the world should work. These days, at least from a European perspective, it can feel as though the world isn't working the way it should. Geopolitical rivalries are increasing. Autocrats are on the rise. Long-held assumptions about international cooperation and development are being challenged. And yet, inequality is rampant while we are more connected than ever before.
Climate change is reshaping economies and societies. And rapid technological developments are creating profound new opportunities and risks – for Europe and many other parts of the world. Humboldt might have said that we need perspective. Or rather: different perspectives. And that's the idea behind IDOS Perspectives – a new podcast from the German Institute of Development and Sustainability, or IDOS for short. IDOS is a research institute and think tank. We conduct empirical research, advise policy makers and enable knowledge cooperation and training. In this podcast we would like to share some insights from our work and put them into perspective. IDOS Perspectives explores some of the big questions emerging from the changing world order. In each episode, we'll take a closer look at a question that matters for the future of global development and international cooperation.
Ein Zitat des deutschen Naturforschers Alexander von Humboldt aus dem 19. Jahrhundert ist heute noch aktuell. „Die Enthüllung der Wahrheit ist ohne Meinungsverschiedenheiten undenkbar.“ Humboldt war überzeugt, dass unterschiedliche Perspektiven entscheidend sind, um die Welt zu verstehen. Wie wir die Welt sehen, hängt davon ab, was wir wissen. Sicherlich auch davon, wo wir stehen und welche Erfahrungen wir gemacht haben. Und vielleicht vor allem davon, wie wir glauben, dass die Welt funktionieren sollte. Zumindest aus europäischer Sicht kann es derzeit so wirken, als würde die Welt nicht so funktionieren, wie sie sollte. Geopolitische Rivalitäten nehmen zu. Autokratische Regime gewinnen an Einfluss. Langjährige Annahmen über internationale Zusammenarbeit und Entwicklung werden infrage gestellt. Gleichzeitig ist Ungleichheit weit verbreitet, obwohl wir stärker miteinander vernetzt sind als je zuvor. Der Klimawandel verändert Wirtschaft und Gesellschaft. Und rasante technologische Entwicklungen eröffnen neue Chancen, bringen aber auch erhebliche Risiken mit sich. Für Europa und viele andere Regionen der Welt. Humboldt hätte vielleicht gesagt, dass wir Perspektiven brauchen. Oder besser gesagt, unterschiedliche Perspektiven. Genau darum geht es bei IDOS Perspectives, einem neuen Podcast des German Institute of Development and Sustainability, kurz IDOS. In jeder Folge nehmen wir eine Frage genauer unter die Lupe, die für die Zukunft globaler Entwicklung und internationaler Zusammenarbeit von Bedeutung ist.