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08 January 2025
Professor Peter Taylor appointed Director of the Institute of Development Studies
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…
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