IDS has partnered with Escola de Administração de Empresas de São Paulo (FGV EAESP) on a double master’s programme, offering students the opportunity to study for a year at IDS to supplement a first year studying for a master’s in Brazil.
IDS has enjoyed a long-standing relationship with FGV, which shares our commitment to tackling some of the world’s most complex challenges. Considered the top think tank in Latin America and among the top ten in the world, it hosts over ten different schools across three major economic and political hubs in Brazil, offering programmes such as Business Administration, Economics, Law, Communication, International Relations, and like IDS, brings cutting-edge research into the classroom.
Amanda Chan, International Double Degree Coordinator at FGV, says: “IDS has proven to be an ideal partner, and this double degree programme embodies our mutual vision of equitable development. By offering students the opportunity to earn a double degree, the programme provides access to the combined expertise and resources of both institutions, broadening their perspectives on global development while equipping them with practical skills for today’s policy landscape.
It brings me great joy to see how this collaboration enables our students to immerse themselves in diverse viewpoints, engage with innovative research, and grow into thoughtful, impactful leaders. My hope is that this partnership will continue to enrich our students’ academic journeys, offering a transformative experience that bridges theory with real-world practice, and shaping them into global leaders in public policy and development.”
The first two students have started the second year of their double master’s in October 2024. Pedro Sanches de Frias is studying MSc Climate Change, Development & Policy, and Lucas dos Santos Miranda is studying MA Globalisation, Business & Development.
Pedro’s journey
Before coming to IDS, Pedro worked at São Paulo City Hall, as Coordinator of International Affairs at the São Paulo Development Agency, a municipal public company. In order to deepen his knowledge of governmental administration and policy, he undertook a Master’s in Public Management and Policy at FGV.
“Known for its significant role in Brazilian politics and as one of the leading academic centres for public administration, FGV was the perfect choice,” says Pedro. “I also knew it would provide a strong foundation to advance my studies at the intersection of development and climate. Moreover, FGV offered double degree programmes with several international institutions, including IDS. When I discovered the MSc in Climate Change, Development, and Policy, I immediately felt aligned with its focus on natural science-based expertise mixed with a thorough approach to development studies and policymaking, and believed this was the right moment to pursue a degree abroad that could help me specialise on my theme of interest.
After graduation I plan to return to Brazil to start my journey towards becoming a diplomat, focussing on sustainability and environmental discussions within the Brazilian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, in an effort to engage with fellow developing and underdeveloped nations that most acutely face the consequences of climate change.”
Lucas’s journey
Before starting at IDS, Lucas worked as a Business Intelligence Analyst at iFood, the largest foodtech company in Latin America. In addition, he was—and continues to be—working part-time at an NGO he co-founded in Brazil called Se Mudando, which focuses on supporting homeless people through a Housing First programme.
“In my first year at FGV, I studied for a Master’s in Management and Public Policy,” says Lucas. “As my under-graduate degree was in management engineering, this experience represents a change in my career path. My double degree in Public Policy (at FGV) and in Globalisation, Business and Development (at IDS) will allow me to move forward in a career that aligns with my passion for social impact.
I have several potential career paths in mind that I would love to follow after my year here, but I’m totally open to find new opportunities. For now, my dream is to work as a social entrepreneur and transform my NGO into a social impact startup in Brazil.
I am eager to immerse myself in a diverse academic and cultural environment, engage with global experts in the field of development, and learn from their insights. Applying this knowledge to real-world challenges excites me, and through this process, I aim to build a strong foundation for my career.”
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