New research shows that some of the poorest developing countries are showing the greatest political commitment to tackling hunger and undernutrition

11 Apr 13
According to new research published by the Institute of Development Studies (IDS), low income countries like Malawi and Madagascar and lower middle income Guatemala, are leading the charge against hunger and undernutrition, whilst economic powerhouses such as India and Nigeria are failing some of their most vulnerable citizens.

Leading experts argue that, from Congo to Mali, efforts to restore human security should start at the community level

23 Jan 13
At a time of increasing foreign intervention in conflict-affected states in Africa, new research from the Institute of Development Studies (IDS) suggests that efforts to restore human security in these countries must start at the community level rather than at the national level.

Refocusing on youth and agriculture for Africa’s ‘lost generation’

07 Nov 12
Agriculture policies in many African countries are failing to recognise the true needs and priorities of their young people, say authors of new research published today by the Institute of Development Studies.

BLOG: If we want to tackle hunger and undernutrition, we must invest more in agriculture

Tuesday 21 May 2013
Guest blog by Lord Cameron of Dillington, Chair of the APPG on Agriculture and Food for Development

BLOG: MAP - ‘It changes People’s Lives’

Tuesday 21 May 2013
By Rosalind Eyben

BLOG: Difficult lessons from Zimbabwe that some South Africans just don’t want to hear

Monday 20 May 2013
From the KNOTS team blog

BLOG: Why Africa should listen to how South Africa’s food retailers are responding to environmental and social change

Monday 20 May 2013
From the KNOTS team blog

BLOG: STEPS Centre Summer School 2013 begins

Monday 20 May 2013
From the KNOTS team blog

Pastoralism’s economic contributions are significant but overlooked

Friday 17 May 2013
Irin News article on pastoralism's economic contributions citing Ian Scoones and Future Agricultures Consortium

Pastoralism’s economic contributions in Africa are significant but overlooked

Friday 17 May 2013
Irin News article on pastoralism citing Ian Scoones republished on gantdaily.com

Pastoralism's economic contributions are significant but overlooked

Friday 17 May 2013
Irin News article on pastoralism's economic contributions citing Ian Scoones re-published on relief web