Richtig eingesetzte Entwicklungszusammenarbeit ist kein Almosen, sondern ein Investment, das auch dem Geberland hilft, wie Ökonomen des Kiel Institut für Weltwirtschaft darlegen.

Official development assistance (ODA) is widely studied for its impact on recipient countries, but its effects on donor countries remain underexplored. To address this gap systematically, we develop a...

Deutschland braucht Zuwanderung. Wie man die Besten anwirbt, die Ungelernten in Jobs bringt – und was Visa-Lotterien dabei bewirken, erklärt der Ökonom Tobias Heidland.

Viele Länder Afrikas könnten die deutschen Bedürfnisse an Arbeitskräften und an erneuerbaren Energien decken und dabei helfen, Lieferketten zu diversifizieren, analysieren zwei Afrikaforscher.

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Foreign aid is often used to address the root causes of migration as a way to reduce migrant flows. However, the effectiveness of such approaches remains unclear. This column combines individual survey data with data on World Bank projects and on bilateral migration flows to examine how foreign aid influences migration preferences and flows. Results show that aid can temporarily reduce irregular migration but may lead to increased regular migration as conditions improve over time. Policymakers should consider these dynamics when designing migration strategies to balance immediate and long-term effects.

The conference will serve as a nexus for leading scholars delving into China’s multifaceted role in the global economy.