Institute of Development Studies News

Nutrition champion awards 2013

Mon, 20 May 2013 07:59:00 PDT

The research consortium Transform Nutrition, in which IDS is a partner, has teamed up with the Scaling Up Nutrition Movement to launch a new initiative to find the 'unsung heroes' of nutrition at national or local levels.

New briefing on Islam, sexual diversity and access to health services launched on International Day Against Homophobia

Fri, 17 May 2013 05:57:00 PDT

A new publication examines ways of bridging the gap between Islamic scripture and the lived realities of men who have sex with men (MSM).

A new scholarship fund has been announced that will assist students from poorer backgrounds

Fri, 17 May 2013 05:45:00 PDT

IDS launches new scholarship fund to ensure most talented students are able to study at IDS irrespective of financial circumstances.

IDS Update - May 2013

Fri, 17 May 2013 04:32:00 PDT

Monthly email newsletter from IDS.

CSP Newsletter 24 - May 2013

Thu, 16 May 2013 02:47:00 PDT

The CSP is a global network of academics, policy-makers, NGOs and others who are working together to mainstream social protection in development policy and build social protection systems and instruments throughout the developing world that are national, comprehensive, long-term, sustainable, and be

Making All Voices Count: supporting innovations for social change

Mon, 13 May 2013 01:18:00 PDT

IDS is delighted to announce that, together with HIVOS and Ushahidi, we will be managing the Making All Voices Count fund.

Gender and the post-2015 framework

Sun, 12 May 2013 22:14:00 PDT

Key messages from a multi-stakeholder roundtable hosted by IDS.

Podcast: Eradicating Undernutrition in Pakistan

Fri, 10 May 2013 06:12:00 PDT

Listen to the interview of IDS Director, Lawrence Haddad, explaining the economic and social effects of the nutrition crisis in Pakistan, what drives the crisis and why the country may be on the brink of change.

IDS’ Richard Jolly joins Justine Greening to discuss international development beyond 2015

Wed, 08 May 2013 04:37:00 PDT

IDS’ Richard Jolly joined Secretary of State, Justine Greening and Liberian Ambassador, Wesley Johnson at parliamentary meeting looking at what follows the MDGs

What next for the BRICS Development Bank?

Wed, 08 May 2013 04:11:00 PDT

New briefing from IDS examines the opportunities and challenges associated with creating a BRICS Bank and the potential implications for development cooperation

New IDS analysis and policy recommendations on ending undernutrition and on social protection

Thu, 02 May 2013 02:00:00 PDT

IDS has re-launched its policy briefing series with two new issues. The briefings provide practical recommendations for policy makers on lessons from Brazil on social protection, and on ending undernutrition by 2030.

IDS to host alumni event to mark the launch of a new scholarship fund

Wed, 01 May 2013 06:42:00 PDT

IDS invites former students to an alumni reception where there will also be a chance to learn about the new scholarship programme.

Participation, Power and Social Change Team News - May 2013

Wed, 01 May 2013 04:23:00 PDT

Welcome to the latest newsletter from the Participation, Power and Social Change research team at IDS. Each month, we will bring you a taste of some of the research work we are conducting, as well as our responses to current development issues and access to our publications.

Local Accountabilities in Fragile Contexts: Experiences from Nepal, Bangladesh and Mozambique

Mon, 29 Apr 2013 03:30:00 PDT

Newly published research by IDS and Helvetas on local accountabilities in fragile contexts reveals there is still much to learn about accountability in its many forms.

UNDP Director, Khalid Malik reflects on emerging economies and development

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 07:00:00 PDT

Listen to Khalid Malik's seminar on China's growth and interview with Richard Jolly on what the rise of emerging economies means for development.

A New Deal for peace and stability in fragile states

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 08:24:00 PDT

Ahead of the 3rd Global Meeting of the International Dialogue on Peacebuilding and Statebuilding, IDS's Jeremy Allouche interviewed the Dialogue’s co-Chair, Minister Christian Friis Bach about his hopes for the meeting.

How do you like our improved website?

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 07:07:00 PDT

Tell us what you think of the improved website and your feedback could help further improve it for the future.

Tackling climate change must be about people and politics not just science

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 02:41:00 PDT

IDS debate asks whether efforts to tackle climate change are too focused on science, and overlook what we already know about reducing vulnerabilities.

Creating climate justice - three challenges

Tue, 16 Apr 2013 02:26:00 PDT

The Dublin conference on hunger, nutrition and climate justice, currently underway, aims to inspire innovative thinking and solutions, by bringing together global development leaders with people at the receiving end of the effects of climate change and food and nutrition insecurity.

Climate Change update - April 2013

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 08:04:00 PDT

All the latest Climate Change news from IDS.

Video: Climate knowledge exchange

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 03:22:00 PDT

In March, the Climate Change Team held a knowledge exchange. Some of the participants shared their experience in these video interviews.

From farm to fork: placing nutrition at the heart of agricultural planning

Mon, 15 Apr 2013 03:02:00 PDT

New field tool analyses and enhances the nutritional quality of food through agriculture. It was designed by John Humphrey and Spencer Henson from Globalisation, in partnership with the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN).

How do politics and agriculture mix in Africa?

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 02:13:00 PDT

What motivates African politicians to invest in agriculture in particular ways? This was the focus of a recent Future Agricultures-led international conference last month in South Africa.

Poorest countries lead the fight against hunger and undernutrition

Thu, 11 Apr 2013 01:52:00 PDT

According to new research published by IDS, low income countries like Malawi and Madagascar and lower middle income Guatemala, are leading the charge against hunger and undernutrition, whilst economic powerhouses such as India and Nigeria are failing some of their most vulnerable citizens.

Participation, Power and Social Change Team News - April 2013

Thu, 04 Apr 2013 04:54:00 PDT

How are the BRICS changing development? Perspectives from a high-level discussion in Johannesburg

Wed, 27 Mar 2013 05:15:00 PDT

In view of the fifth BRICS Summit taking place in South Africa this week, the IDS Rising Powers in International Development (RPID) programme and the South African Institute of International Affairs (SAIIA) co-hosted a high-profile roundtable which looked at how BRICS countries are re-shaping develo

Vulnerability and Poverty Reduction Team News - March 2013

Tue, 26 Mar 2013 09:35:00 PDT

Highlights this month include a blog post from Jeremy Lind on the elections and violence in Kenya, and photo story from Becky Mitchell about improving security for the poor in Nairobi through the provision of services and economic opportunities.

Learning from the Rising Powers' Development Experiences - a report back from South Africa

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 01:28:00 PDT

Last week saw a packed series of workshops, consultations and debates convened by the IDS Rising Powers in International Development (RPID) programme.

Former IDS student Salim Mvurya Mgala elected as County Governor in Kenyan elections

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 07:48:00 PDT

IDS alumni Salim Mvurya Mgala has been announced as the winner of the election for County Governor of Kwale, in southern Kenya, after receiving fifty eight per cent of the votes on 4 March.

The new Centre for Develoment Impact will design innovative approaches and share learning on impact evaluations

Fri, 22 Mar 2013 05:37:00 PDT

The newly launched Centre for Development Impact will bring new approaches to impact evaluation, using mixed methods and robust evaluation designs.