Providing research and knowledge for more equitable and sustainable societies
Is tax the new hope for development financing?
At the 4th UN Financing for Development in Seville, taxation is high on the agenda. We outline top priorities.
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Opinions
04 July 2025
In May 2025, Keir Starmer held a press conference to launch an Immigration White Paper, stating that without stricter immigration rules, the UK risks becoming an ‘island of strangers’. This White Paper – aspects of which are already being implemented – proposes, among other things, increased restrictions for international students and international education, a higher…
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Opinions
08 July 2025
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What does IDS do?
IDS is at the forefront of international development. Working with partners around the world, we are transforming global knowledge to bring about equitable and sustainable societies where everyone, everywhere can live secure,
fulfilling lives free from poverty and injustice.
Programmes and Centres
Through our research centres, programmes and projects we are shaping positive change at local, national and global levels.
Partnerships
We work with hundreds of organisations around the world to build understanding of the issues faced by marginalised communities and devise pathways to more equitable societies.
Learning
Our world-class postgraduate and professional development teaching enables individuals and organisations to build the skills and knowledge needed for a more sustainable future.
Postgraduate
Studying at IDS is a unique experience. Unlike in more traditional academic settings, you’re surrounded by researchers at the forefront of international development, who bring their experiences of working in the field into the classroom.
Professional
Our world-class training and organisational learning programmes enable individuals and organisations to build the skills and knowledge needed for more equitable and sustainable development globally.
Upcoming and past events
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In-person and online
Institute of Development Studies
15 July 2025
Upcoming
Online
Institute of Development Studies
21 July 2025
Upcoming
In-person
Lahore University of Management Sciences (LUMS), Lahore, Pakistan
11 September 2025