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Reimagining Preparedness under Climate Extremes (RELIABLE)
Climate change is increasing the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, such as floods, droughts, and heat waves. These...
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Coordination of the Disability Inclusive Development Networks
This project involves the coordination of a cohort of ten research networks that are funded under the AHRC International Networks for...
Brief
18 December 2024
What Does a Good Digital Welfare State Look Like?
Published by: Institute of Development Studies
The introduction of ‘digital-by-default’ welfare and social protection systems in the UK and beyond has delivered efficiencies and cost savings for governments and can be convenient for recipients. But, given the rapid pace of change, we need to understand the ethical, social, and political implications of digital welfare from the perspectives of the poorest and most marginalised members of our societies.
Report
16 December 2024
Global Practices of Building Civic Culture
Published by: Institute of Development Studies
Strong civic culture makes for inclusive, participatory, and adaptive democracies. This report presents the results of an appreciative inquiry with seven inspiring civic catalysts from Brazil, Haiti, India, Kenya, Papua New Guinea, Poland, and the United Kingdom, which explored the relevance of five strategies for building civic culture in a global context.
News
24 October 2024
New funding to improve risk modelling for bird flu
IDS is leading one of 12 new teams receiving UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) funding to tackle infections. The ‘Zoonotic...
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Roots of Change: A Just Wilding Transition for the Agri-food System
This project sits at the intersection between rewilding and agri-food system policy and practice. It aims to bridge divides between perspectives on nature recovery, farming livelihoods and food security in the context of net zero efforts in the UK agri-food sector.
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Youth, affective polarisation and trust: a transnational perspective (YAPT)
Political polarisation is a prominent feature of democratic backsliding around the world and one of the greatest challenges of...
News
23 September 2024
Renowned IDS academic commemorated with street name
Sir Hans Singer, who is famed for his work on development economics and a former professor at the Institute of Development Studies, has...