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Institute for Development Studies (IDS)

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Organisation:
Institute for Development Studies (IDS)

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The Institute of Development Studies (IDS) is a leading global charity for international development research, teaching and communications.

IDS was founded in 1966 and enjoys an international reputation based on the quality of its work and its commitment to applying academic skills to real world challenges. Its purpose is to understand and explain the world, and to try to change it – to influence as well as to inform.

IDS hosts six dynamic research teams, eight popular postgraduate courses, and a family of world-class knowledge services. These three spheres are integrated in a unique combination – as a development knowledge hub, IDS is connected into and is a convenor of networks throughout the world.

Most recent content from this organisation

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30th April 2016
More equality and justice in climate action Why does gender equality matter in climate related programming? This event, hosted by Sam Bickersteth and Caroline Harper will gather experts from the social development, climate change and disaster risk reduction communities.
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2nd June 2015
Research to boost Kenya’s water, energy and food security New research by Pegasys Institute, the Institute for Development Studies and Losai Management - and supported by CDKN - will recommend solutions for relieving the pressure on Kenya's natural resources.
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10th December 2014
Survey reveals the views of ordinary Kenyans on climate change The majority of Kenyans are already experiencing the catastrophic effects of climate change. A study conducted by the Institute of Development Studies (IDS) at the University of Nairobi and the Green Africa Foundation, asked ordinary Kenyans about their views on climate change.
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15th July 2014
Report : Sustainable energy for whom? Governing pro-poor, low carbon pathways to development: Lessons from solar PV in Kenya This paper analyses the evolution of the Kenyan photovoltaics (PV) market using a combination of insights from innovation studies, socio-technical transitions theory and the STEPS pathways approach.
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15th July 2014
Policy Brief : Low carbon energy and development in low-income countries: Policy lessons from a study of the off-grid photovoltaics sector in Kenya This briefing summarises key policy lessons from historical research explaining the success of the market for off-grid photovoltaics (PV) in Kenya.
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15th July 2014
Policy Brief : The political economy of low carbon energy in Kenya This paper aims to understand the role of politics, actors and institutions in enabling or frustrating the pursuit of climate compatible energy development in Kenya.
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15th July 2014
Policy Brief : Energy Pathways in Low-Carbon Development: Briefing from STEPS Working Paper 46 This briefing paper summarises how uneven access to modern energy services is not projected to signifiantly improve, making it an urgent policy issue, and how a broader consept of technology must be considered to provide energy pathways for the poor.
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23rd August 2013
'Knowledge navigator' helps to signpost climate and development information Fatema Rajabali introduces the Knowledge Navigator, a CDKN-sponsored tool that features on our refreshed website, from this week.
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18th July 2013
Launch of expanded users’ guide to climate planning CDKN’s users' guide to climate compatible development planning now covers more climate planning tools and is re-launched this week.
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8th July 2013
Adapting out of – or into – poverty in India? Terry Cannon, Institute of Development Studies, UK, poses the question: "What do people do when they are already poor and climate change is likely to make things worse?"
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6th March 2013
Audiovisual shows bring climate research findings directly to African farmers Carolyn Fry interviews Fatema Rajabali, Climate Change Convenor at IDS, about the Climate Photo-audio Project which is using slideshows as a form of digital storytelling to make research findings accessible to farmers in east Africa
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10th October 2012
Updated version of climate planning users' guide launches this week The updated website www.climateplanning.org assists decision makers in determining which tools are most appropriate to their work and local circumstances.
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27th February 2012
Changing climate, changing disasters - pathways to integration What if climate change adaptation (CCA), disaster risk management (DRM) and development had a Rosetta stone that enabled them to integrate their thinking and actions? Patricia Curmi blogs about a new tool from the Strengthening Climate Resilience Forum.
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28th September 2011
The political economy of climate change In a review of the recent IDS Bulletin on the political economy of climate change, CDKN Executive Chair Simon Maxwell finds that better understanding of interests, narratives and disagreement in climate change policy-making can lead to more consensual solutions for climate compatible development.
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28th June 2011
CDKN talks to Alyson Brody and Georgina Aboud about gender and climate change In this video interview, Alyson Brody and Georgina Aboud from the Institute of Development Studie
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7th June 2011
Postcard from Frankfurt 2 - CDKN Knowledge Brokers Workshop round-up In the second blog from the CDKN Knowledge Brokers Workshop in Frankfurt, CDKN's Tristan Stubbs reports on the challenges conference participants have set themselves, and how they plan to work together in the future.
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5th June 2011
Postcard from Frankfurt - CDKN Knowledge Brokers Workshop day 1 Tim Woods blogs on a successful first day of the CDKN Knowledge Brokers Workshop in Eschborn, Germany, and outlines the climate change knowledge challenges raised by participants.
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18th November 2010
POLICY BRIEF: Moving forward on climate change planning - lessons from Orissa In this brief, Merylyn Hedger and Virinder Sharma look at Orissa, the first Indian state to produce a climate change action plan (CCAP). This policy brief outlines the process that produced the CCAP in just six months.