What is the future of ‘development studies?

Last month a series of events were held at the University of Nairobi to celebrate 60 years of IDS together with alumni and other partners. The host was our namesake the Institute for Development Studies at the University of Nairobi, which celebrated its 60th anniversary last year. At the event this podcast was recorded: 'What is the future of ‘development studies?' It featured commentaries by Professors Ian Scoones, from Sussex-based IDS, and Paul Kamau, Research Director at IDS Nairobi. The podcast was hosted Dr Tahira Mohamed, alumna of IDS Sussex and currently working with the Jameel Observatory at the International Livestock Research Institute in Nairobi and Dr Rahma Hassan, IDS Nairobi alumna and working with the Centre for Research and Development in Drylands in Marsabit and Tufts University. While acknowledging the current challenges about the future of development studies, all contributors offered some hopeful directions for the future.