Institute of Development Studies (IDS) latest News items. en-uk Copyright © 2012 Institute of Development Studies Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT webadmin@ids.ac.uk webadmin@ids.ac.uk http://www.ids.ac.uk/images/logos/logo_ids_print.gif http://www.ids.ac.uk 215 69 Institute of Development Studies (IDS) logo Institute of Development Studies 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. http://www.ids.ac.uk/news/what-is-behind-successful-nutrition-policies-experts-and-officials-share-learning-on-nutrition-governance http://www.ids.ac.uk/news/what-is-behind-successful-nutrition-policies-experts-and-officials-share-learning-on-nutrition-governance Tue, 07 Feb 2012 13:06:51 GMT Institute of Development Studies IDS Director Lawrence Haddad reflects on the achievements and contribution to development made by IDS alumnus Professor Michael Lipton. http://www.ids.ac.uk/news/ids-alumnus-and-leontief-prize-winner-michael-lipton-gives-sussex-development-lecture http://www.ids.ac.uk/news/ids-alumnus-and-leontief-prize-winner-michael-lipton-gives-sussex-development-lecture Tue, 07 Feb 2012 09:57:03 GMT Institute of Development Studies A new step-by-step guide aims to promote joined-up thinking and action in disaster risk management and climate change adaptation. http://www.ids.ac.uk/news/if-disasters-are-changing-why-aren-t-we-asks-new-disaster-guide http://www.ids.ac.uk/news/if-disasters-are-changing-why-aren-t-we-asks-new-disaster-guide Fri, 03 Feb 2012 12:29:24 GMT Institute of Development Studies Evidence shows fair trade helps producers and workers get decent returns, but challenges remain in addressing poverty and inequality. http://www.ids.ac.uk/news/ids-research-examines-the-impacts-of-fair-trade-for-producers-and-workers http://www.ids.ac.uk/news/ids-research-examines-the-impacts-of-fair-trade-for-producers-and-workers Wed, 01 Feb 2012 14:15:42 GMT Institute of Development Studies Celebrating the launch of its synthesis report, the Pathways consortium brought together academics, NGOs and parliamentarians to discuss women's empowerment. http://www.ids.ac.uk/news/pathways-of-women-s-empowerment-consortium-presents-findings-from-research-to-uk-parliamentarians http://www.ids.ac.uk/news/pathways-of-women-s-empowerment-consortium-presents-findings-from-research-to-uk-parliamentarians Mon, 30 Jan 2012 15:47:39 GMT Institute of Development Studies Latest IDS Bulletin analyses why and how the Arab uprisings began and what this means for human rights and public policy. http://www.ids.ac.uk/news/arab-uprisings-one-year-on-egypt-cannot-afford-to-miss-the-signs-of-a-revolution-twice http://www.ids.ac.uk/news/arab-uprisings-one-year-on-egypt-cannot-afford-to-miss-the-signs-of-a-revolution-twice Wed, 25 Jan 2012 15:44:51 GMT Institute of Development Studies The Future Agricultures Consortium is running a competition to find the best media reporting in Africa on young people and agriculture http://www.ids.ac.uk/news/competition-for-african-journalists-young-people-farming-and-food http://www.ids.ac.uk/news/competition-for-african-journalists-young-people-farming-and-food Fri, 20 Jan 2012 15:33:14 GMT Institute of Development Studies Following the publication of a parliamentary report on private foundations, IDS calls for new relationship between philanthropic and development sectors. http://www.ids.ac.uk/news/ids-welcomes-parliamentary-report-on-philanthropic-solution-to-aid-in-tough-times http://www.ids.ac.uk/news/ids-welcomes-parliamentary-report-on-philanthropic-solution-to-aid-in-tough-times Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:21:10 GMT Institute of Development Studies IDS Researcher works with Karimojong youth to present their research findings on life and livelihoods in Karamoja, Uganda. http://www.ids.ac.uk/news/a-show-of-strength-and-creativity-in-karamoja http://www.ids.ac.uk/news/a-show-of-strength-and-creativity-in-karamoja Wed, 01 Feb 2012 15:52:08 GMT Institute of Development Studies As Myanmar pursues political reforms, the nation faces a choice between neoliberal policies and a developmental state that provides decent work and social protection for its citizens. http://www.ids.ac.uk/news/a-rich-country-with-poor-people-myanmar-can-build-a-developmental-welfare-state http://www.ids.ac.uk/news/a-rich-country-with-poor-people-myanmar-can-build-a-developmental-welfare-state Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:02:42 GMT Institute of Development Studies Applications are now open for a new programme providing fellowships and writing workshops for South Asian researchers during 2012. http://www.ids.ac.uk/news/making-an-impact-fellowships-and-writing-workshops-for-south-asia-s-climate-change-researchers http://www.ids.ac.uk/news/making-an-impact-fellowships-and-writing-workshops-for-south-asia-s-climate-change-researchers Fri, 20 Jan 2012 09:51:59 GMT Institute of Development Studies New film features interviews with journalists and filmmakers, looking at why the British media focus on famine, war and corruption. http://www.ids.ac.uk/news/ids-film-examines-how-british-media-portray-global-south http://www.ids.ac.uk/news/ids-film-examines-how-british-media-portray-global-south Fri, 20 Jan 2012 09:51:04 GMT Institute of Development Studies Community radio stations can lead the way in making climate knowledge ‘open access’, new research shows. http://www.ids.ac.uk/news/community-radio-the-right-frequency-for-climate-justice http://www.ids.ac.uk/news/community-radio-the-right-frequency-for-climate-justice Tue, 10 Jan 2012 15:53:59 GMT Institute of Development Studies IDS Research Fellow Professor David Leonard reflects on the benefits and challenges associated with targeting aid to fragile states http://www.ids.ac.uk/news/making-aid-work-in-fragile-states-is-difficult-but-vital http://www.ids.ac.uk/news/making-aid-work-in-fragile-states-is-difficult-but-vital Fri, 06 Jan 2012 16:18:12 GMT Institute of Development Studies Drawing on international meeting, a new report underscores how collaborating and sharing knowledge across the three fields can better address vulnerability and poverty in the face of climate change. http://www.ids.ac.uk/news/ids/world-bank-report-calls-for-integration-of-social-protection-climate-change-adaptation-and-disaster-risk-reduction http://www.ids.ac.uk/news/ids/world-bank-report-calls-for-integration-of-social-protection-climate-change-adaptation-and-disaster-risk-reduction Thu, 05 Jan 2012 15:04:22 GMT Institute of Development Studies Without a focus on equity and social justice we will not win the race to meet the MDGs by 2015. This is what UNICEF UK Executive Director and IDS alumni, David Bull, told the audience at a recent Sussex Development Lecture. http://www.ids.ac.uk/news/focus-on-equity-and-social-justice-key-to-meeting-the-mdgs http://www.ids.ac.uk/news/focus-on-equity-and-social-justice-key-to-meeting-the-mdgs Mon, 09 Jan 2012 12:00:33 GMT Institute of Development Studies Watch IDS researchers share their key moments from 2011 and describe how they think these events and issues will impact on the development research community. http://www.ids.ac.uk/news/what-were-the-top-moments-in-development-research-from-2011 http://www.ids.ac.uk/news/what-were-the-top-moments-in-development-research-from-2011 Tue, 20 Dec 2011 16:30:30 GMT Institute of Development Studies Findings from an IDS project examining the future of Chinese brands are launched at a series of events. http://www.ids.ac.uk/news/can-china-grow-global-brands http://www.ids.ac.uk/news/can-china-grow-global-brands Wed, 21 Dec 2011 10:12:17 GMT Institute of Development Studies Bellagio Initiative releases Summit 'aide-mémoire' outlining actions to guide future philanthropic and development collaboration. http://www.ids.ac.uk/news/bellagio-initiative-outlines-actions-to-guide-future-philanthropic-and-development-collaboration http://www.ids.ac.uk/news/bellagio-initiative-outlines-actions-to-guide-future-philanthropic-and-development-collaboration Fri, 20 Jan 2012 09:39:22 GMT Institute of Development Studies IDS Research Associate, Sir Richard Jolly told UK parliamentary meeting that more attention needs to be paid to rising global inequalities, which are slowing economic growth and increasing the risk of conflict and instability. http://www.ids.ac.uk/news/inequality-is-top-development-challenge-parliamentary-meeting-told http://www.ids.ac.uk/news/inequality-is-top-development-challenge-parliamentary-meeting-told Mon, 19 Dec 2011 10:32:52 GMT