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COVID 19
Social Science research to inform the global response to the Covid-19 pandemic
Health systems in fragile and conflict affected settings
What evidence exists for strengthening health systems in fragile and conflict-affected states
Nutrition
How to design agriculture and food-related policies, programmes and interventions to improve nutrition.
Nutrition
In much of South Asia, women make up a majority of the agricultural workforce, but what effect does working in agriculture have on the nutrition of these women and their children?
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Norms, Knowledge and Usage
R. Chambers, J. Myers / Institute of Development Studies UK, 2016Toilet quality, maintenance and accessibility can be factors in partial usage, but recent evidence points to mindsets, social norms and cultural preferences as also playing a significant role.DocumentEquality and Non-Discrimination (EQND) in Sanitation Programmes at Scale (Part 1 of 2)
S. House, S. Cavill, S. Ferron / Institute of Development Studies UK, 2017As a sector, we want to be better at reaching the unreached and not only ensure that the rights of people who may be disadvantaged are met, but also make better use of their skills, knowledge and contributions as part of sanitation programmes globally.DocumentEngaging Men and Boys in Sanitation and Hygiene Programmes
S. Cavill, J. Mott, P. Tyndale-Biscoe, M. Bond, C. Huggett, E. Wamera / Institute of Development Studies UK, 2018This review focuses on the roles and impacts of men and boys on sanitation and hygiene (S&H): how to engage them effectively, how to mobilise them as allies in the transformation of S&H outcomes, and the problems they contribute to and experience.DocumentRural Sanitation in Africa: Challenges, Good Practices and Ways Forward
J. Myers / Institute of Development Studies UK, 2019This edition presents a range of promising initiatives for addressing the challenges involved in securing universal access to safely managed sanitation, showcasing ideas that can inspire and be adapted to different country contexts.DocumentSupport Mechanisms to Strengthen Equality and Non-Discrimination (EQND) in Rural Sanitation (Part 2 of 2)
J. Kohlitz, N. Carrard, J. Willetts / Institute of Development Studies UK, 2019Looking at 50 programmes that used support mechanisms, this rapid review emphasises the importance of monitoring, evaluating and knowledge-sharing processes in building an evidence base for facilitating equitable rural sanitation outcomes.DocumentCovid-19: Community Resilience in Urban Informal Settlements
Michael Collyer, Diana Mitlin, Shahaduz Zaman, Robert Wilson / Institute of Development Studies UK, 2021Around the world, the Covid-19 pandemic has exacerbated differences that already existed. Health outcomes and the economic impacts of resulting lockdowns have not been evenly distributed and inequalities have deepened.
Blog
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23 November 2020A new IDS-led research project seeks to re-imagine sanitation in rapidly urbanising areas in Asia and Africa to help address the sanitation crisis, enhance off–grid economies and improve the well-being of poor and vulnerable women and men, and marginalised communities such as Dalits, migrants, sanitation workers and refugees. -
1 July 2020Never has the need for social protection been greater. In response to the economic and social fallout of Covid-19, almost every country in the world has introduced or expanded programmes that support those who are most vulnerable. -
27 May 2020On any given day, 300 million people around the world will be menstruating. This normal and natural biological process is a fact of – and fundamental to – life.
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10th February 2021
“I’m only a child and I don’t have all the solutions, but I want you to realise, neither do you.”
Severn Cullis-Suzuki, 12 years old, Rio Earth Summit, 1992
6th January 2021
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29th October 2020
A new IDS Bulletin examines the experiences of female-led activisms against sexual harassment in articles that cover 11 countries around the world, including Egypt, the Philippines and India.
29th September 2020
Gain an introduction to to pastoralism, uncertainty and resilience, with lessons for global change.During this free online course, you’ll explore key concepts, case studies and questions for debate.
1st September 2020
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