Jan 21, 2025 · The UK Prime Minister Kier Starmer says we should be mainlining AI directly into every part of government and the economy.The Foreign Secretary says he is planning to bring ‘AI into the heart of our work’.. However, there is a great deal …

Feb 19, 2025 · The Institute of Development Studies (IDS) provides research and knowledge for more equitable and sustainable societies.

The Institute of Development Studies (IDS) delivers world-class research, learning and teaching that transforms the knowledge, action and leadership needed for more equitable and sustainable development globally. We work with governments, philanthropic foundations, non-governmental organisations, academics and civil society to create approaches to progressive social, political and economic ...

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Jan 8, 2025 · We are delighted to announce that Professor Peter Taylor has been appointed as the new Director of the Institute of Development Studies. Professor Taylor has close to 40 years of experience in international development, most recently as Acting Director for IDS since April 2024 and Director of Research at IDS. He joined IDS in 2020 […]

Jan 1, 1998 · The concept of ‘sustainable livelihoods’ is increasingly important in the development debate. This paper outlines a framework for analysing sustainable livelihoods, defined here in relation to five key indicators.

Heat adaptation interventions are essential for managing the health impacts of a changing climate. IDS is supporting HeatNexus (Heat Adaptation Research for Action), a network of nine Wellcome-funded research projects focused on heat adaptation interventions to enhance health in various low- or middle-income countries (LMICs) from 2024 to 2030.. The IDS HeatNexus Network Support Programme will ...

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