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Institute of Development Studies (IDS)
IDS is a unique centre for research, learning and communicating on development. Working with a wide network of southern and northern partners, it generates, manages and shares knowledge to influence development policy and to enable all people, the powerless in particular, to have a greater say in the decisions that affect their lives and livelihoods. • hosts a range of innovative web-based information services on development issues, incl. the British Library for Development Studies, Eldis, BRIDGE and id21 • offers 7 Masters courses in development, as well as a DPhil programme • produces regular publications such as the IDS Bulletin, Working, Discussion Papers and In Focus and more - available on the website.
News from IDS Website
IDS alumnus Mamunur Rahman shortlisted for British Council award
IDS and Sussex alumnus Mamunur Rahman has been shortlisted for a prestigious British Council Alumni Award in the South Asia regional Social Impact Category. The Award recognises the outstanding achievements of alumni with a UK higher education whose work has positively changed their society or commu
IDS Fellow appointed Challenge Leader for Global Challenges Research Fund
UK Research and Innovation has appointed IDS Fellow Jaideep Gupte to one of nine ‘Challenge Leader’ posts to help direct the work of a £1.5bn government research fund.
Top spring reading recommendations
For student’s mid-way through their international development courses and for anyone with an interest in development studies we have put together a selection of recently published titles and some from our history which reflect a wide range of themes in development studies.
IDS and partner research highlights barriers to women’s empowerment
IDS and partners took the twin opportunities of International Women’s Day and the Commission on the Status of Women to share research highlighting key barriers to women and girls being empowered, particularly around unpaid care, decent work and life choices.
IDS alum elected President of Costa Rica
Carlos Alvarado Quesada, a former MA student at IDS wins the presidential election held in Costa Rica.
Open Call: looking for examples of where people have a say in their economic future
A new IDS project is looking for examples of where people are empowered to have their say in their economic future, whether in economic policymaking or grassroots economic alternatives – can you help?
IDS pays tribute to partner and friend Simeen Mahmud
IDS commemorates life of inspirational partner and friend, Simeen Mahmud, a Fellow at the BRAC Institute of Governance and Development (BIGD).
Open data initiatives: what has GODAN Action learnt so far?
From 19 to 23 March, IDS representatives will be taking part in a series of activities to reflect on promoting the use of open data in the agriculture and nutrition sectors, as partners in the GODAN (Global Open Data for Agriculture and Nutrition) Action project funded by the UK's Department for Int
Confronting Authoritarian Populism
This weekend over 250 researchers and activists from all over the world will gather at the Institute of Social Studies in The Hague to discuss ‘authoritarian populism in the rural world’.
IDS and Sussex alumna Sosan Aziz finalist for British Council Social Impact Award
IDS and Sussex alumna Sosan Aziz has been shortlisted for a prestigious British Council Alumni Award in Pakistan’s Social Impact Category.
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Institute of Development Studies (IDS), Brighton
To equip development planners and practitioners with the knowledge and skills to more effectively design and improve M&E systems and move towards a participatory learning practice within projects, programmes and their organisations.IDS
Institute of Development Studies (IDS), Brighton
Short course to equip non-economists working on issues of international development to engage better with economists and policy-makers on economic matters.IDS
Institute of Development Studies (IDS), Brighton
This 2-week Summer School brings together highly-motivated doctoral and postdoctoral researchers, working in fields around development studies, science and technology studies, innovation and policy studies, and across agricultural, health, water or energy issues. It takes place on the University of Sussex campus, near Brighton, UK.IDS
Certificate; Institute of Development Studies (IDS), Brighton
This five day course designed for researchers, project managers and practitioners will provide participants with the necessary methodology and practical knowledge to meet the growing demand for rigorous evaluation of development programmes. The course will be led by Dr Edoardo Masset with co-teachers Professor Robert Chambers, Dee Jupp and Dr Jean-Pierre Tranchant.Type of recognition: British Accreditation Council
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Certificate; Institute of Development Studies (IDS), Brighton
Social protection has become part and parcel of the development response and has been acknowledged as one of the great successes in development policy. Its prominence is likely to rise even further in light of the post-2015 development agenda and an increasingly uncertain world with increasing inequality and volatility.This course provides a broad-based overview of main approaches to social protection, issues around design and implementation, available evidence and ‘hot topics’ in social protection.
It is organised around three main themes, namely(1) Building a knowledge base on social protection;
(2) Designing and implementing social protection programmes; and (3) Evidence of what works in social protection. The programme will be complemented with sessions on topical issues, which may include social protection and graduation, politics of social protection and child-sensitive social protection.
Type of recognition: British Accreditation Council
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Master; Institute of Development Studies (IDS), Brighton
The global economy has experienced unprecedented shifts in economic power from West to East, rapid technological transformation amid increasing turbulence and deep inequalities between and within countries. As globalisation evolves the private sector is emerging as a critical actor in development. Businesses are the driving force for the economy and can help to promote sustainable economic growth and reduce poverty. Understanding the key challenges of globalisation, the role of businesses in achieving sustainable development and how development agencies should engage with them are the key objectives of this MA programme.Students will learn the analytical and practical skills needed to understand globalisation processes, the role of business in development and how policy makers and policy can interact with businesses to promote development. The programme will provide an insight into the ramifications of globalisation and the policies needed to positively manage these as well as an in-depth understanding of the relationship between business, development and economic growth.
The programme provides an innovative mix of teaching methods that combines conventional lectures and workshops as well as interactions with people from business, the public sector, NGOs and international organisations.
Applicants with experience or knowledge of private-sector engagement are welcome to apply.
Type of recognition: IAC/EADI cluster accreditation;
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