Six months after the USAID cuts tilted the aid world on its axis, donors and agencies are still finding their feet.

Tax is not only the primary source of financing in lower-income countries, but also the lynchpin of development finance.

The power of communities is not measured only in protests or campaigns. It lies in how we care for each other, listen, and learn together.

Organisations and governments have been working on non-binding and binding principles for multi-lateral AI governance. Here ...

This brief explores public support for wealth taxation and the factors that shape those attitudes in Pakistan.

The previous blog series explored ‘success’ in A1 areas across our sites in Mazowe, Gutu, Masvingo and Matobo districts. How does this compare with local perceptions of success in communal areas? This ...

IDS researchers are presenting at this years Development Studies Association (DSA) conference, which takes place at the University of Bath.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming the way governments manage data, detect fraud, and engage with citizens—and tax administrations are no exception. From chatbots and risk scores to ...

The paper discusses the growing interest in using social protection to address climate-related vulnerabilities and strengthen resilience, particularly in conflict-affected settings. It examines the ...

World Refugee Day reminds us of the staggering numbers: according to UNHCR estimates, 49 million of those forcibly displaced were children.

This paper considers what Africa’s response should be to the OECD’s base erosion and profit shifting (BEPS) project. The paper acknowledges that BEPS concerns for developing countries (such as those ...

The development sector proclaims that it values dignity. Yet it often breaks this promise, with people leaving encounters with charities feeling bruised and unseen. In this seminar, Tom Wein examines ...