Institute of Development Studies (IDS)

📢Call for Applications now open! The call for applications for the 2027 Sanctuary for Health Justice fellowship is now open. The fellowship will run from 19 March – 23 July 2027 and will be situated at IDS, in Brighton, UK. Full details: https://ids.pulse.ly/dtglimksrn

Lula's election victory in Brazil 🇧🇷 IDS researcher Alex Shankland shares analysis on the digital mobilisation that clinched the victory in the election's second round, and how Lula could help drive a much-needed democratic revival in the Americas and beyond 👇 https://ids.pulse.ly/a4kvev87oz

Our valued IDS colleague, John Gaventa, reflects on his 30 years at the Institute as he moves on to retirement. He shares lessons learned for the future, which we can all benefit from 👇 https://ids.pulse.ly/89lkc8mary

We're in Rome this week for the Committee on World Food Security's annual meeting. Join us to discuss building resilient food systems ⬇️ www.fao.org/cfs/articles... Friday 23 October | Zoom + in-person @ids.ac.uk @hlpe-fsn.bsky.social @futureoffood.bsky.social @agroecology.bsky.social

What will be the legacy of the Cockroach Janta Party? "The bigger threat to the BJP is a generation of first-time protesters now willing to challenge it." Read analysis from IDS researcher Niranjan J Nampoothiri @eastasiaforum.bsky.social #India 👇 https://eastasiaforum.pulse.ly/034tftdbca

In South Africa, there is a constitutional right to food - and yet, millions go hungry. A new initiative, the Union Against Hunger, is trying to change that - but how is it working? Read our new report to find out. www.ids.ac.uk/publications...

Anuradha Joshi, director of the Institute of Development Studies, told RPN that it was “good to see” the renewed commitment. To be effective, she said, the fund “must focus on interdisciplinary, equitable and long-term partnerships with low- and middle-income countries” 👇

Should humanitarianism return to its activist roots? IDS researcher @philipproudfoot.bsky.social discusses this with Chloe Fiona Ludden on the latest Rethinking Humanitarianism podcast from @newhumanitarian.bsky.social Listen 🎧 👇 https://thenewhumanitarian.pulse.ly/3qegts583s

"Power needs to move to people." On the #InternationalDayofDemocracy, a new blog from IDS put forward how Prime Minister Andy Burnham can use his policy to decentralise power, also tackle political exclusion and strengthen democracy. https://ids.pulse.ly/tedcplgjdd

Prof @lylamehta.bsky.social says the glacial floods & loss of life are a stark reminder that climate disruption is global & highly unequal, and calls on the UK to urgently step up its climate commitments. 👇 #NepalFloods #ClimateChange @theguardian.com https://theguardian.pulse.ly/4mhbxppvl0

A subsidised restaurant, with a low-cost, nutritious meal, open to everyone. What's controversial about that? Quite a lot, it seems. Find out more: www.ids.ac.uk/opinions/jus... @ids.ac.uk

From humanitarian practice to research To mark World Humanitarian Day, we brought together IDS Research Fellow Philip Proudfoot and IDS students Romy Massaad and Erry Hakiki for a conversation about humanitarian research, learning and practice. Read more: https://ids.pulse.ly/oo4qksdukm

🎙️In the latest episode of the IDS Between the Lines #podcast leading researchers explore new evidence from across East and Southern Africa, revealing why climate resilience and poverty reduction must go hand in hand. #ClimateChange #Africa #Poverty Listen at: https://ids.pulse.ly/nsfc2tp78w

Read the new blog from IDS honorary associate @justjody23.bsky.social on whether there will be right to food in the UK? 👇

🤝 Our Alliance is growing stronger. Welcome to the International Land Coalition (ILC), Pathfinder International, the Institute of Development Studies (IDS) and FANRPAN. Together, they bring expertise that will help strengthen country-led action against hunger and poverty.

The DRC has one of the largest & highest-grade undeveloped lithium deposits in the world? Who's permitted to mine the DRC’s Manono lithium has become one of the messiest disputes in African mining. Read the analysis from IDS researchers Julian Neef & Wei Shen 👇 https://ids.pulse.ly/lmstffzsct

IDS News! IDS has become an official member of the @nopovertyhunger.bsky.social , following widespread engagement by IDS researchers to support the aims of the Alliance since its launch at the G20 Summit in Rio de Janeiro in 2024. Read the story in full👇 https://ids.pulse.ly/adqhrirbdg

Indonesia has gone from producing 6% of the world’s nickel to over 60%❗ But should other countries follow the policies that led to that Indonesia’s remarkable success or are there other alternatives❓ IDS expert Anabel Marin, provides analysis 👇 https://ids.pulse.ly/0djf3sqjdj

Against a global backlash against rights, the UN should play a key role in advancing gender equality. That's why we support this call from Global 50/50 for the next UN Secretary-General to act on five commitments Want to support the call? Sign on at 🔗 global5050.org/open-letter-...

📹In this video, IDS Researcher Vidya Diwakar lists three key messages from the newly published IDS Bulletin: #Climate #Resilience and #Poverty Reduction. Watch the video now ⬇️

Read the new IDS Bulletin 'Climate Resilience and Poverty Reduction'. Edited by Vidya Diwakar and Brian Mulenga. The articles highlight the mechanisms through which climate change drives negative poverty dynamics. Read the full issue at: www.ids.ac.uk/publications...

What is Andy Burnham's 'Manchesterism'? And how can it help reduce inequalities? IDS researchers outline 4 policies that the new UK Prime Minister should implement 👇 https://ids.pulse.ly/io0nkffhrt #AndyBurnham UKPolitics

“In a context of volatile geopolitics & rising insecurity, cutting the budget for global challenges...is harmful and short-sighted" IDS Director, Prof Joshi, responds to #FCDO Annual Report, revealing scale & reality of #UKAID cuts 👇 www.ids.ac.uk/news/ids-res...

Did you know that 2026 is the UN International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists? A new blog series share insights from the PASTRES project - hosted by IDS. It busts old myths and highlights the importance of pastoralism across the world. 👇 www.ids.ac.uk/news/shaping...  #IYRP2026 #IYRP

🎙️New IDS #podcast Who powers innovation systems in Africa? #African countries must work more closely together at regional and continental levels if they are to overcome barriers to innovation and drive #sustainable development, experts have warned. Listen at: www.ids.ac.uk/news/podcast...

Can AI be used for good? During the #AIForGood Summit, let's revisit 10 reasons not to use AI for Development and 10 routes to responsible use of AI for international development 👇 https://ids.pulse.ly/x4a4fepnli

#China is "seeking to shape a form of multilateralism that gives greater weight to sovereignty, development priorities & global South representation" IDS researcher Prof Jing Gu's evidence to the UK House of Lords International Relations & Defence Committee. lnkd.in/eMHWYdf6 👇

In this episode of the IDS Between the Lines #podcast Kate Pruce, Stephen Devereux and Nick Nisbett talk about their new report: Social Protection for Food Security and Nutrition: a Business Case published by IDS and the @wfp.org Listen here: https://ids.pulse.ly/8nwkw94hei

✨Upcoming Event✨ Join our hybrid event exploring the current landscape of #pandemic preparedness, who it serves and how social science research can better inform future preparedness. 🗓️ Full details 👉 bit.ly/4o5Rgba

Why are autocrats rising in popularity? We're part of a new research programme examining why people are voting for leaders who seek to weaken democracy. More 👇https://ids.pulse.ly/f24bkdj8nz @ces-uc.bsky.social

The UK’s FCDO has announced the new Multi-Hazard Research Network today. Led by IDS it will help prepare for and respond to crises, such as health emergencies, like the current #Ebola outbreak and natural hazards, like landslides, drought and hurricanes. 👇 https://ids.pulse.ly/o7xbbbzsuf

Could ‘cool roofs’ help millions avoid deadly heat? On #HeatActionDay read about how a Habvia project in South Africa - part of the #HeatNexus supported by IDS - is reducing cooling homes by painting roofs in reflective paint 👇 https://theguardian.pulse.ly/cez7imcepw @wellcometrust.bsky.social

Can the #CriticalMinerals boom deliver for lower income but resource rich countries or will past mistakes be repeated? IDS researcher Anabel Marin on how countries need to act together to turn this mineral boom into a driver of development 👇 https://ids.pulse.ly/vgepfyx1ld #EnergyTransition

With Ebola outbreak in the DRC and Uganda, @sshap-action.bsky.social resources are supporting with social and behavioural insights to inform community engagement & response strategies. 👇 https://www.ids.ac.uk/news/sshap-resources-support-response-to-bundibugyo-ebola-outbreak-in-drc-and-uganda/

IDS welcomed the PM of Sri Lanka, Dr Harini Amarasuriya to celebrate its 60th anniversary. Dr Amarasuriya said: “I’m really honoured to be here to kickstart the IDS celebration of 60 years. The links between IDS and Sri Lanka are long and enduring, starting in 1971" https://ids.pulse.ly/fapiyn9mqw

Over 6️⃣0️⃣ years, the Institute of Development Studies has challenged how we understand and practice development. Learn more about our six decades of impact:

The Global Partnerships Conference is saying the right things about prioritising equitable partnerships for development and ‘shifting the power’. But can the government see this challenge through? Read the recommendations from IDS Director Prof. Anuradha Joshi👇 https://ids.pulse.ly/obde1djyu2

As the Trumps' visit to China comes to an end, IDS researcher Jing Gu explains that this summit is not just about US-China foreign policy but about the new politics of global development. 👇 https://ids.pulse.ly/lpepvh1kds

How can we ensure a diversity of voices and views in global partnerships for development? Ahead of the #GlobalPartnershipsConference read the new blog by @petertaylor-uk.bsky.social & BrigitteRohwerder https://ids.pulse.ly/9dj5u8fqau

"Times of crisis offer the biggest opportunities to rethink, to do things differently." Watch our Director, Anuradha Joshi, introduce our new strategy, Knowledge and solidarity for a just world ⬇️ https://youtu.pulse.ly/xbrkqmziws

Can social protection help end hunger? Thiago Borne reflects on a recent WFP and IDS webinar launching Social Protection for Food Security and Nutrition: A Business Case, and why programmes need to be well-designed, joined up and properly resourced. https://socialprotection.pulse.ly/dv2dzpgtiz

“Trade cannot operate as disjoint with broader development goals” IDS researcher Dr Amrita Saha comments in the Guardian in response to the Trump administration pushing #TradeForAid Read the full comments from Dr Saha 👇 https://theguardian.pulse.ly/mbe7imxyok

Read the first in our new blog series ahead of the #GlobalPartnershipsConference. It's an opportunity to share the evidence from South Africa revealing the scale of the accountability deficit in digitalised public services and the cost of leaving it unaddressed 👇 https://pulse.pulse.ly/jmurvpahlv

How does it feel to be an international student when your home country is in crisis? Students from #Lebanon studying MA Development Studies at IDS share tips on navigating studying abroad amid conflict at home 👇 https://ids.pulse.ly/mnlztnjmiu

The recent 14th #WTO Ministerial failed to deliver the reform needed. Part 2 of a blog post explains how WTOs decision-making & participation processes need to change, so trade policy can live up to its promise of benefits for all, not just the few. 👇 https://ids.pulse.ly/zzfyzo2akn

The 14th WTO Ministerial Conference (MC14) failed to deliver the reform needed. In a 2 part blog post, @amritasaha.bsky.social and colleagues including @uktpo.org and RIS explain the current problems with WTO and the changes needed 👇 https://ids.pulse.ly/icvssfmp5x #InclusiveTrade #InclusiveGrowth

📢Where's the demos in Democracy? This report identifies how inequality and political exclusion is turning people away from democracy, but a renewed focus on engaging citizens in democratic systems and institutions can help to arrest the decline. Read: www.ids.ac.uk/campaigns/de... #Democracy

To save #democracy we need to tackle political exclusion. Urgent steps need to be taken to rebuild the relationship between citizens and state to stem the decline of democracy 🌍 warns a new IDS report out today 👇 https://ids.pulse.ly/7xvmps6ljk

Ahead of #WorldWaterDay, with the theme of water and #GenderEquality, IDS Researcher @lylamehta.bsky.social & Alan Nicol write about how women and girls are still disproportionately affected by poor access to #WASH (water, sanitation & hygiene) Read in full 👇 ipsnews.pulse.ly/4g0r4Pulse #WWD2026

New research! The new #IDSBulletin Building Disability Inclusive Futures is shedding fresh light on the urgent need for #disability inclusive development, highlighting both promising progress and persistent gaps that continue to leave millions behind. Read: www.ids.ac.uk/publications...