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What is behind successful nutrition policies? Experts and officials share learning on nutrition governance
Published: 6 Feb 2012
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
IDS Director Lawrence Haddad reflects on the achievements and contribution to development made by IDS alumnus Professor Michael Lipton.
IDS research examines the impacts of fair trade for producers and workers
Published: 1 Feb 2012
Evidence shows fair trade helps producers and workers get decent returns, but challenges remain in addressing poverty and inequality.
Pathways of Women's Empowerment consortium presents findings from research to UK parliamentarians
Published: 30 Jan 2012
Celebrating the launch of its synthesis report, the Pathways consortium brought together academics, NGOs and parliamentarians to discuss women's empowerment.
‘If disasters are changing, why aren’t we?’ asks new disaster guide
Published: 1 Feb 2012
A new step-by-step guide aims to promote joined-up thinking and action in disaster risk management and climate change adaptation.
Publications
The Pulse of Egypt’s Revolt
IDS Bulletin
Issue: 1 Volume: 43
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 Director Lawrence Haddad reflects on the achievements and contribution to development made by IDS alumnus Professor Michael Lipton.
Evidence shows fair trade helps producers and workers get decent returns, but challenges remain in addressing poverty and inequality.
Celebrating the launch of its synthesis report, the Pathways consortium brought together academics, NGOs and parliamentarians to discuss women's empowerment.
A new step-by-step guide aims to promote joined-up thinking and action in disaster risk management and climate change adaptation.
How do we explain the way in which change unfolded in the wake of the recent Egyptian uprisings?
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