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In the face of genocide, the intifada must be globalised

On 7 November 2023, the death toll in Gaza surpassed 10,000 as the most brutal military assault in contemporary history continues to unfold. Now impossible to update following the collapse of services and communications in the north, this figure had risen to 11,078 by November 10th, with...

Chloe Skinner

15 November 2023

Opinion

Understanding impact pathways in crisis response

A new report on impact pathways from the Covid Response for Equity (CORE) programme provides deep learning on research engagement in a crisis. Evidence in a crisis The Covid-19 pandemic created an urgent need for evidence to understand the socioeconomic impacts of the pandemic across the...

Louise Clark

13 November 2023

Opinion

New books: Photography from the Rangelands and Photovoice with Pastoralists

This week the PASTRES programme shares two newly published books: The Rangelands: Collected Photography from the PASTRES Research Programme by Roopa Gogineni and Photovoice with Pastoralists: A Practical Guidebook by Shibaji Bose. Photography, in academia and beyond, has a chequered past. In...

Shibaji Bose

Roopa Gogineni, filmmaker and photographer

10 November 2023

Student Opinion

Increasing my impact for social good

Abhishek Saini is a 2023/24 MA Governance, Development & Public Policy student at IDS. This is his first time in the UK, and he is the first person in his family to study abroad. We caught up with Abhishek about what led him to IDS, and his aspirations for the future. The first time I saw the...

Abhishek Saini

6 November 2023

Opinion

Appropriate agricultural machinery in Zimbabwe: the vital role of rural innovation and service hubs

The previous blogs in this series have discussed the rise of small-scale mechanisation as a response to agricultural production, processing and transport challenges in Zimbabwe. The demand for new machines – of all shapes and sizes – arises due to the changes in Zimbabwe’s agricultural...

Ian Scoones

6 November 2023

Opinion

Marking the third year of the Tigray war

This week marks the third anniversary of the brutal war in Tigray and the first anniversary of the November 2022 Pretoria Peace Agreement between the Ethiopian government and the Tigray People's Liberation Front (TPLF) which officially ended the hostilities. Since the start of the...

Lyla Mehta

Teklehaymanot G. Weldemichel

3 November 2023

Opinion

Obituary: Saleemul Huq, a passionate voice for climate justice

The recent sudden death of Saleemul Huq on 28 October 2023 has shocked and saddened thousands of people who were touched by his zeal, kindness, generosity of spirit and gentle humour. All have been inspired by his vision and deep commitment to making the world a better place. His work and...

Terry Cannon & 4 others

2 November 2023

Opinion

Are robot lawyers the future of increasing access to justice?

In March 2023 GPT-4 passed the solicitors qualifying exam (the SQE) which is the national qualifying exam to become a solicitor in the UK. In the same month GPT-4 also passed the Bar Exam in the United States. Does this mean that in the future we will no longer need lawyers, as all our legal...

Sarah Stephens

1 November 2023

Opinion

Are we in the age of the polycrisis?

Last week, as part of the Global Challenges Research Fund Islands of Innovation in Protracted Crises project, a workshop organised by Professor Jeremy Allouche, Dr. Shilpi Srivastava and Dr. Megan Schmidt-Sane brought together philosophers, sociologists, political scientists, political...

Jeremy Allouche & 3 others

31 October 2023

Opinion

Safety and regulating risks: who is safe in ‘safe cities’?

This week the UK is set to host its first AI Safety Summit. It aims to bring together international governments, leading AI companies, civil society groups and research experts to consider the risks of AI and how they can be mitigated through governance and international...

Tony Roberts

30 October 2023

Opinion

On the move: transporting agricultural goods in Zimbabwe

As production and marketing has increased from the new resettlement farms, the demand for transport has grown. The earlier blog series highlighted the importance of transport operators as part of the expanding ‘hidden middle’. Transporters facilitate value chains of all sorts, transporting...

Ian Scoones

29 October 2023

Opinion

‘CARE’-FULLY designed policies can increase progress towards SDG 5/ gender equality

Imagine you are a woman residing in a rural community. Your daily existence is a relentless juggling act, balancing meagre paid work with a multitude of domestic responsibilities. Your day involves arduous tasks like fetching water and firewood, cooking meals for your family, tending to your...

Deepta Chopra & 2 others

29 October 2023

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In the face of genocide, the intifada must be globalised

Understanding impact pathways in crisis response

New books: Photography from the Rangelands and Photovoice with Pastoralists

Increasing my impact for social good

Appropriate agricultural machinery in Zimbabwe: the vital role of rural innovation and service hubs

Marking the third year of the Tigray war

Obituary: Saleemul Huq, a passionate voice for climate justice

Are robot lawyers the future of increasing access to justice?

Are we in the age of the polycrisis?

Safety and regulating risks: who is safe in ‘safe cities’?

On the move: transporting agricultural goods in Zimbabwe

‘CARE’-FULLY designed policies can increase progress towards SDG 5/ gender equality

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