Past Event

Recasting Development 2025

28 January 2025 16:00–17:30

Institute of Development Studies IDS Convening Space and online on Zoom.

Join the Institute of Development Studies for our annual event to examine prospects for a recasting of development around the world.

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During 2024 inequality continued to grow, the world experienced its hottest year ever, the war on Gaza continued unabated and President Trump won the US elections on the back of a slew of hard-right policies. But at the same time, deforestation was dramatically slowed in the Amazon, young people rose up in Bangladesh to topple an unpopular leader, Bashar al-Assad was ousted in Syria, and in other countries such as India and South Korea attempts by leaders to consolidate power were resisted.

In Recasting Development, we will explore shifting dynamics around social and environmental justice with perspectives from Brazil, China, India, Indonesia and South Africa. Speakers will highlight key trends to look out for in 2025 and offer insights around how we can move towards a better future.

Confirmed speakers

  • Aditya Alta, Head of Research at the Center for Indonesian Policy Studies
  • Felisa Anaya, Professor, State University of Montes Claros (UNIMONTES)
  • Busiso Moyo, Postdoctoral Researcher, University of the Western Cape
  • Stephen Devereux, Professorial Fellow, Institute of Development Studies
  • Jing Gu, Senior Fellow, Institute of Development Studies
  • Lyla Mehta, Professorial Fellow, Institute of Development Studies
  • Alex Shankland, Senior Fellow, Institute of Development Studies

Chair

  • Peter Taylor, Director, Institute of Development Studies

How to register

You can register to attend in person or watch online on Zoom.

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Accessibility

This event will take place in the IDS Convening Space which is on the 1st floor of the IDS Building. If you need to use a lift then press floor 1A.

If you have any accessibility issues then contact [email protected]

Key contacts

Steve Metcalfe

Head of Communications & Engagement

s.metcalfe@ids.ac.uk

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