Long-running initiatives in Honduras, Mali and eastern Africa show that farmers can reshape agricultural research and seed ...

This policy brief explores the reasons for labour market gaps based on a study of the Healthcare Assistant Certificate offered in Ghana ...

Read the new blog by IDS Researcher Peter Taylor, 'The “Equitable partnerships” conundrum: Reflecting on how aspirations for ...

Join IDS and learn collaboratively with researchers and activists at the forefront of international development. IDS, with the University of Sussex, is ranked first in the world for development ...

Osvaldo Sunkel was not only a great and influential development economist, but also was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather, as well as a very kind and generous friend, colleague and teacher.

has emerged around their relative efficacy. Some commentators see diversity as a continued source of strength, positioning foundations to address the complexity, contingency and negotiated nature of ...

To mark World Food Day, Verity Hobbs, MA Food Systems & Sustainable Development student (Class of 2027), explores a landmark ...

Studying at IDS offers many opportunities to learn, connect with others and try new things beyond the classroom. From student-led activities to mentoring programmes, there are different ways to make ...

Applications are now open for an initiative which offers the opportunity for US-based academics facing threats to their work ...

This report was finalised on 29 September 2026. A search for relevant evidence was conducted on 18 September 2026.

This report synthesises learning from these audits and is part of a larger project that focuses on understanding the links between sexuality, gender plurality and poverty with the aim of improving ...