The launch of this global initiative was one of three priorities of the Brazilian G20 Presidency. There is no world leader ...

The stop order on USAID is damaging critical humanitarian and development work around the world, says Peter Taylor, Director ...

What are the new businesses being established in the small towns of Zimbabwe? As the last blog has illustrated our long-term study of Mvurwi, Chatsworth and Maphisa shows a variety of changes, with ...

Lucas dos Santos Miranda, MA Globalisation, Business & Development student, joined IDS as part of a double master’s programme ...

The UK Prime Minister Kier Starmer says we should be mainlining AI directly into every part of government and the economy.

Secondly, I would advise prospective Chevening Scholars to reach out to past Chevening scholars through LinkedIn or through ...

MA Power, Participation & Social Change alum Bruna Viana de Freitas answers questions about her experience of studying her master’s at IDS.

Understanding and advancing how evidence can be used to inform decisions to improve people’s lives is a crucial priority for IDS. This is especially important for evidence-led solutions that need to ...

The Institute of Development Studies (IDS) proudly celebrates the graduation of its 2025 cohort, marking a momentous ...

MA Poverty & Development alumna Molly Charker shares how she has applied the knowledge and skills she learnt at IDS.