Institute of Development Studies
IDS News - May 2009
Peasant Politics: Critical Perspectives on Rural Development
Published: 27 May 2009
As agrarian systems the world over undergo massive change, the role of the smallholder remains a key focus for academic study and policy debate. IDS researchers have been engaging with a leading journal on peasant studies to shape debate and discussion on this critical issue.
China and Financial Crisis: Implications for Low-income Economies
Published: 27 May 2009
How will China’s management of the financial crisis affect low-income economies? IDS and the Brookings-Tsinghua Centre, Beijing co-organised a workshop in China to explore these issues.
Women at the Heart of Egypt's First Conditional Cash Transfers Scheme
Published: 25 May 2009
The Pathways of Women’s Empowerment Consortium are supporting the design and implementation of Egypt's first conditional cash transfers programme - and women are at the heart of the scheme.
Where Western business sees ‘risk’, Chinese entrepreneurs see opportunity
Published: 22 May 2009
A pioneering study led by Dr Jing Gu, from the Institute of Development Studies, is exploring the motivations behind the huge upswell of private Chinese investment in sub-Saharan Africa.
IDS alumni is New Nigerian Ambassador to Ethiopia
Published: 21 May 2009Nkoyo Toyo (MAGov01) has been appointed Nigerian Ambassador to Ethiopia.
Pamoja Conference: Leading Africa, New Perspectives
Published: 21 May 2009Pamoja are holding Conference entitled ‘Leading Africa: New Perspectives’. The conference will combine formal presentations, from students as well as experts.
IDS International Day Against Homophobia celebration
Published: 19 May 2009Staff and students discuss why homophobia is a crucial development issue and celebrate sexual diversity within IDS.
GM Crops Ten Years On: Hope Hype and Reality
Published: 19 May 2009
A decade ago there was much hope and hype about the potentials of GM crops. GM crops were going to feed the world and solve poverty and development issues.
One-month Postdoctoral Fellowships with the STEPS Centre
Published: 18 May 2009
The ESRC STEPS Centre is pleased to offer the opportunity for postdoctoral researchers to engage with the STEPS Centre during a one month period based in Sussex
How do you like our improved website?
Published: 18 May 2009
Tell us what you think of the improved website and your feedback could help further improve it for the future.
Fighting Poverty and Climate Change Together
Published: 14 May 2009
A new report calls for the fight against poverty and the fight against climate change to be addressed together. The report by the Swedish Commission for Climate Change and Development draws on IDS’ work on social protection and climate change.
Visiting Fellowships at IDS on Power and Social Change
Published: 13 May 2009Applications invited for six Visiting Fellowships during July 2009.
Why is Development Work so Straight?
Published: 13 May 2009
On International Day Against Homophobia, IDS's Susan Jolly asks ‘why is development work so straight?’.
Dhaka, The Environmental Danger Zone
Published: 11 May 2009
Dhaka is a serious environmental danger zone. The four rivers which surround and run through the city are so polluted that they are officially dead due to industrial toxic waste. There is no functioning sewage system and storm water drains are completely choked with garbage.
Swine Flu: Some Emerging Lessons
Published: 11 May 2009
The back-story of the swine flu outbreak is gradually seeping out. There are some vitally important lessons that can be learned. Here IDS Research Fellow, Ian Scoones, outlines five:
In tribute to Augusto Boal, founder of the Theatre of the Oppressed
Published: 11 May 2009
Augusto Boal believed that drama could bring about radical change. Members of the IDS-led Development Research Centre on Citizenship, Participation and Accountability reflect on his legacy.
Last Chance to Apply for Real World Film Award
Published: 11 May 2009
5 June is the closing date for entries to the Screen South and Institute of Development Studies (IDS) Real World Award. The £20,000 award will be given to an innovative documentary filmmaker from the Screen South region.
Kenyan Perspectives on Development
Published: 8 May 2009
In February 2009, IDS in partnership with the Society for International Development (SID) held a roundtable discussion, as part of the Ford Foundation-funded project entitled ‘Globalising Development Studies’.
AfricaAdapt: Overcoming barriers to sharing African knowledge for climate change adaptation
Published: 1 May 2009
IDS has teamed up with leading African organisations to launch AfricaAdapt, a network that will ensure African knowledge on climate change adaptation is effectively gathered and shared.
