Institute of Development Studies

The Big Question for Development Podcast

Each month we speak to two people working on development issues across the world, finding out a bit about their work and asking them ‘What do you think is the big question that Development Studies needs to answer?

01 Mar 10 The Big Question for Development, IDS Podcast March 2010



The IDS podcast finds out about Reimagining Development, a new initiative aiming to identify emerging thoughts and ideas on international development and alternative pathways out of poverty.





03 Feb 10 The Big Question for Development, IDS Podcast February 2010



With five years left to reach the Millennium Development Goals the IDS monthly podcast asks what this year’s MDG review should try to achieve?





04 Jan 10 The Big Question for Development, IDS Podcast January 2010



The IDS monthly podcast asks whether a more positive approach to sexuality can help to promote well-being, safer sex and empower women.





01 Dec 09 The Big Question for Development, IDS Podcast December 2009



As representatives from across the world meet for COP15 we ask whether it is possible for developing countries to continue to experience growth and development while reducing their climate emissions?





02 Nov 09 The Big Question for Development, IDS Podcast November 2009



The IDS podcast speaks to Sarah Cook and Jing Gu about the implications of China's rise for international development.