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IDS News - February 2012

What is behind successful nutrition policies? Experts and officials share learning on nutrition governance

Published: 6 Feb 2012 Participants at the Analysing Nutrition Governance learning event at IDS: Anna Taylor, Senior Nutrition Adviser, DFID; Elizabeth Chizema Kawesha, Director of Public Health, Ministry of Health, Zambia; Ferew Lemma, Ministry of Health, Ethiopia.

IDS and DFID convened a roundtable at which experts and high-level officials from ten countries analysed how to build political commitment around national nutrition policies.


IDS Alumnus and Leontief Prize winner Michael Lipton gives Sussex Development Lecture

Published: 6 Feb 2012 Professor Michael Lipton

IDS Director Lawrence Haddad reflects on the achievements and contribution to development made by IDS alumnus Professor Michael Lipton.


‘If disasters are changing, why aren’t we?’ asks new disaster guide

Published: 1 Feb 2012 Plan International (SCR consortium member) delivered boats, nets and fish storage iceboxes to 720 families in an Indian fishing community. Credit: Plan

A new step-by-step guide aims to promote joined-up thinking and action in disaster risk management and climate change adaptation.


IDS research examines the impacts of fair trade for producers and workers

Published: 1 Feb 2012 A farmer in Saint Lucia prepares Fairtrade bananas for British supermarket. Credit: Jacob Silberberg / Panos

Evidence shows fair trade helps producers and workers get decent returns, but challenges remain in addressing poverty and inequality.



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