This perspective invites us to rethink how we measure and appreciate the impact of individuals with deep contextual knowledge, fostering a richer dialogue about equity and #power in the #DevelopmentSector. Thoughts on this evolving conversation are welcome!​

New open access paper introduces the concept of "development brut," which challenges traditional notions of development by recognising the valuable contributions of those working outside the formal development industry. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.... #DevelopmentStudies #GlobalDev

Our research had a particular focus on people who are commonly excluded from research - such as those with complex impairments (such as #deafblindness) as well as women. #LNOB #Inclusion

Our new paper on mobility experiences of people with disabilities in #Bangladesh is out! Using #ParticipatoryMethods we uncovered various factors influencing their inclusion/exclusion framed within a time #geography context. We invite you to read & share your thoughts!​ www.bezev.de/en/institute...

Thanks again for your nice summary! I shared here :) www.disabilitydebrief.org/debrief/lots...

Exciting news - our blog on #ClimateChange and #DisabilityJustice has just been shared on the Sensing Climate website sensing-climate.com/news/climate...

Tomorrow Friday May 16 at 13 - 14 UK time/ 14 - 15 CET

Please join us for this @justwaterfutures.bsky.social webinar on 'Do we need a Global Commission on the Economics of Water to Value Water?'

On the 77th anniversary of the #Nakba, Gaza is facing famine and mass displacement. IDS researchers warn of a deliberate humanitarian collapse and call for urgent global action. 👇

https://ac.pulse.ly/iyefxkvygt

77 years since the Nakba, Gaza faces famine & siege. IDS researchers warns the crisis stems from the erosion of humanitarian law and urge political leaders to take action 👇

https://ac.pulse.ly/wuklyeqf1u

Disabled people are hit hardest by climate change but often left out from the policy making. This #GAAD, IDS researchers are calling for climate justice that centres lived experience. 👇

https://ac.pulse.ly/ea4ioay21q

It was cool to meet you in real life! If you are ever down South, do come see us at IDS - you are always welcome.

The knowledge and skills of each researcher, the enthusiasm of the group, and their sense of solidarity has filled me with hope for the future. It will be exciting to see what comes next! #Arts #Humanities #Skills

From the early days of getting to know each other, to forming a peer support group, culminating with a face-to-face workshop co-hosted by colleagues at #StellenboschUniversity. This has been a real highlight of the last few years for me. #DisabilityInclusion #ResearchSkills

For the #AHRC funded Disability Inclusive Development Networks project I've been working with a cohort of early career researchers involved in disability-inclusive arts and humanities research. This report details the journey so far:
www.ids.ac.uk/publications...
#ECR #SkillsDevelopment

New publication, please share
The Challenges of Decolonising Sustainability and the Environment in Development Studies (DS)
link.springer.com/10.1057/s412...

@ids.ac.uk @eadi.bsky.social

Our friends at @dsaireland.bsky.social are seeking a part time comms officer.

⏰ Apply by 6 May!
unijobs.ie/jobs/part-ti...

💰 @ids.ac.uk compile their opinions and insights on the aid cuts and ask: What is the future of funding for international development?
www.ids.ac.uk/opinions/opi...

I love Peter's conclusion - he signs off with "The next GDS will be hosted by Qatar in 2028. I wonder who'll be there." Maybe we can revisit this in a few years and get a pulse of how people feel?

I really enjoyed catching up with old friends, meeting people that I had interacted with virtually but never met, and meeting some new people too. The solidarity felt real. However, the concern over issues such as funding, changing legislation and continuing exclusion was palpable from all corners.

For me as an ally to the movement, I felt privileged to be there and to listen rather than talk. Some sessions (e.g. the Youth Leadership side event) gave me a tremendous sense of hope. Others (e.g. the high level opening) felt more about celebrity (Head of State) spotting than anything else.

One of my highlights of the #GDS2025 was meeting @desibility.bsky.social in person. His latest piece sums up the intensity of the Summit perfectly. For me the experience was a chaotic mixture of high level promise but grassroots concern about the future.

Has anyone published in Cogent Arts and Humanities? Seems like a legit journal, but so far submission process has been questionable. Keen to hear if anyone else has experienced something similar.
#AcademicSky #Humanities #Arts

Ahead of the Global Disability Summit, @stephenthomo.bsky.social highlights recommendations for the inclusion of people with disabilities in future research. 👇

#GDS2025 #GlobalDisabilitySummit #CommitToChange

www.ids.ac.uk/opinions/glo...

Sweeping synthesis of 2,000 global studies leaves no doubt about scale of problem and role of humans, say experts.