What is the future of ‘development studies?
From IDS Live by Institute of Development Studies
May 26, 2026 · 1h 2m
About this episode
The episode discusses the future of development studies, featuring insights from various experts during a celebratory event at the University of Nairobi.
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.
People in this episode
Host: Tahira Mohamed
Guests: Ian Scoones, Paul Kamau, Rahma Hassan
Topics covered
- development studies
- education
- future of development
- challenges in development
- alumni perspectives
Keywords
- development studies
- Institute of Development Studies
- University of Nairobi
- alumni
- future challenges
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Institute for Development Studies, International Livestock Research Institute, Centre for Research and Development in Drylands, Tufts University
Places: University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Marsabit
More episodes of IDS Live
- In conversation with the Hon. Prime Minister of Sri Lanka · May 28, 2026 · 53 min
- Building disability inclusive futures · April 23, 2026 · 51 min
- Sink or swim: how the world needs to adapt to a changing climate · April 22, 2026 · 1h 24m
- Power and just transitions – Struggles for a post coal future in an Appalachian Valley · April 8, 2026 · 42 min
- Automation, inequalities and the future of work · November 29, 2017 · 1h 21m
- Book Launch: The Struggle for Development · November 15, 2017 · 1h 11m
Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the IDS Live podcast page.