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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
New podcast series: ‘between the lines’ – Exploring books for a better world
IDS is excited to announce the launch of a new podcast series called ‘between the lines’ – exploring books for a better world.
IDS welcomes UK government commitment to tackle modern slavery and child labour
Response to range of new initiatives announced by UK government that will improve understanding of the factors that drive modern slavery and the worst forms of child labour
IDS welcomes new intake of development studies students 2018-19
This September, IDS welcomes students from over forty countries to study one of our eight master's degrees in international development.
Millennium Villages Impact Evaluation published
An independent, mixed method impact evaluation of a Millennium Villages Project (MVP) covering 35 villages in Northern Ghana has published its findings.
Authoritarian populism is on the rise, claiming support from rural areas
New online hub focuses on countering violent extremism in Kenya
Launched on 5 September 2018 in Nairobi, a new online hub focusing on Countering Violent Extremism (CVE) in Kenya hopes to connect researchers, practitioners and policymakers.
Policy lessons for youth employment and private sector growth in Africa
Ahead of a new IDS Bulletin entitled ‘Youth Employment and Private Sector Growth in Africa’ out in November 2018 and edited by Dominic Glover, Seife Ayele, Marjoke Oosterom, IDS has published three Policy Briefings which contain important lessons for policymakers concerned with youth employment, pos
Ideas from IDS: Graduate Papers from 2016/17
It gives me great pleasure to present this first edition of published term papers authored by IDS graduates (2016/17) from across our suite of master’s degrees.
IDS welcomes UK government initiatives to improve lives of people with disabilities globally
IDS researcher Mary Wickenden welcomes new UK government initiatives to help improve the economic opportunities as well as health and education outcomes for people with disabilities living in low and middle-income countries.
Five-stars for transparency
IDS has been awarded five-stars for transparency in the Transparify 2018 global rating of the financial transparency of major think tanks.
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Deadline: If you apply for a Masters to start in September 2018, you must submit your application by: 1 August 2018 if you're an international student and 1 September 2018 if you're a UK/EU student. Food is a cross-cutting development issue that concerns hunger, food insecurity, malnutrition, environment sustainability, power politics, social justice and cultural identity. You will gain an advanced understanding of the complex relationship between food and development. We build your analytical and practical skills, improving your ability to engage critically with issues such as: food and nutrition security sustainable food systems value chains and corporate power agri-food technology and its contestations. The academic year commences in September. Three terms run as follows: autumn term (September to December), spring term (January to mid May) and summer term (May to August). Core modules are: Critical Debates in Development Theory, Food Politics and Development, Research Methods and Professional Skills, Dissertation. 4IDS
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Deadline: 1 July 2018This course equips you with the knowledge and skills to improve mechanisms for engagement between higher education and research institutions, and civil society or public organizations to maximize tangible benefits to society.
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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
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