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07 January 2026
The Institute of Development Studies (IDS) announces today that Professor Anuradha Joshi has been appointed as its new Director. Professor Joshi takes over from Professor Peter Taylor and will lead the organisation as it approaches its 60th anniversary in 2026. In her previous role as Director of Research at IDS, she led the research work of the institute as well as shaping organisational strategy. Professor Anuradha Joshi holds a PhD in Public Policy from the Massachusetts Institute…
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09 January 2026
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