Institute of Development Studies

IDS Bulletin 36 - 2005

The IDS Bulletin brings together the latest thinking and research from programmes and events at IDS and presents them in an accessible way for development practitioners, policymakers and researchers. It is the flagship publication of the Institute of Development Studies. Click on each title to take you to the abstract. For full table of contents for this volume, please visit our co-publishing partners page here.

Publications

Vulnerability, Adaptation and Climate Disasters

IDS Bulletin Issue: 4 Volume: 36

This IDS Bulletin aims to provide policy-relevant research insights for a wide range of actors interested in climate change adaptation. It brings together results from a recently completed interdisciplinary research project, the Linking Climate Adaptation Project, about how vulnerable communities might respond to the impacts of climate change.




Increased Aid: Minimising Problems, Maximising Gains

IDS Bulletin Issue: 3 Volume: 36

A major increase in the amount of aid to less developed countries is widely anticipated, by or soon after late 2005, to bolster efforts to achieve the Millennium Development Goals. The sums involved may not be as substantial as expected, and they come mainly from Europe, but we are still likely to see a significant enhancement of funds for development.




New Directions for African Agriculture

IDS Bulletin Issue: 2 Volume: 36

This IDS Bulletin draws together contributions from a diverse range of researchers and development practitioners working in Africa, with the common goal of exploring why agriculture is contributing to poverty reduction and livelihood improvement in some places




Developing Rights?

IDS Bulletin Issue: 1 Volume: 36

The recent 'rise of rights' has sparked much critical reflection, one of the key concerns being 'What is different this time'?. Can this emerging focus on rights within development help bring about favourable changes for poor and marginalised people?