GIGA Working Papers

GIGA Working Papers

In the GIGA Working Papers, mainly appearing in English, the Institute’s scholars publishes their findings from ongoing research. The Working Papers first go through an internal review process, with many later appearing as articles in journals. These leading-edge academic contributions are aimed at both scholars and the wider public.


  • GIGA Working Papers | 08/2025

    Fragile Federation: Violent Conflict and Attitudes toward Ethnic Federalism in Ethiopia

    Our mixed-methods study finds that exposure to violence increases support for ethnic federalism in Ethiopia. This effect is particularly pronounced among members of its three largest ethnic groups and individuals who believe members of their group to have been marginalized by the central government.

    Dr. Samuel Zewdie Hagos

    German Centre for Integration and Migration Research

    Dr. Daniel Tuki

    Associate

    GIGA Working Papers | 11/2023

    Coping with Complexity: Dealing with Non-State Armed Actors

    Non-state armed actors come in a variety of shapes including warlord-led groups. In war or lower-level armed conflict, and violence-prone contexts, these groups pose severe problems to peacebuilding, democratic governance, and sustainable development. This trend analysis maps cross-regional developments.

    Yannick Deepen

    Former GIGA Team member

    GIGA Working Papers | 06/2023

    Digitalisation and Labour Markets in Developing Countries

    The impact of digitalisation on labour markets is felt worldwide. In the Global South, internet access expands, digital platforms proliferate, but access to and use of digital technologies remains far from universal. We review evidence on the labour markets effects of some of these digital trends.

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