The recommendations are detailed in new policy briefs produced as part of the T20, which is the official G20 engagement group ...

To mark the UN’s 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence, IDS is involved in a series of events around gender equality. With gender and sexual rights increasingly under threat from a global ...

The demand for land in Zimbabwe was not resolved by the major land reform in 2000. Far from it. Many people missed out, and new generations too young to benefit from allocations nearly 25 years ago ...

Our research partnerships examine how to tackle deeply entrenched inequalities that lead to social and economic injustices.

Rural areas in the Global South are evolving, as are the challenges and opportunities facing people in these areas.

Policy making is a messy business. While rationality and certainty are often viewed as desirable traits, the reality is that policy processes in the vast majority of contexts involve multiple actors, ...

This podcast looks at what needs to be prioritised to ensure that we do not lose momentum on increasing social protection coverage globally?

From 16 to 18 September 2025, the Institute of Development Studies (IDS) will be hosting an international conference organised by the Better Assistance in Crises (BASIC) Research programme called ...

We undertake research and policy engagement that shows how systems can be transformed to support people everywhere to lead healthier, well-nourished and more fulfilling lives. Our work brings new ...