WEBINAR – Power, Populations and Development: How the ESID Political Settlements Database Explains Development Trends
12 November 2020 Recent ESID work has refined the idea of a political settlement and strengthened its social scientific footing.
WATCH – Webinar with Prof Sam Hickey: How Politics Shapes Development, the Importance of Context, Capacity and Coalitions
9 November 2020 What kind of politics help to secure inclusive development? After 9 years of research across 26 countries, summing
New ESID Webinar Series
13 October 2020 We’re excited to announce a new ESID webinar series synthesising more than 9 years of research. Next
Zambia’s response to COVID-19 Part 3: Rising infections and falling confidence amidst increased authoritarianism
Our ESID Zambia experts reveal the latest developments in the political response to Covid-19 in Zambia In a provocative piece in
The Three Cs of inclusive development: context, capacity and coalitions
30 September 2020 Sam Hickey and Tim Kelsall set out the ESID framework for inclusive development. When ESID started its
How to work politically for inclusive development: Four principles for action
Sam Hickey and Tim Kelsall What kinds of politics can help to secure inclusive development, and how can these be
What is political settlements analysis?
14 September 2020 ESID experts Tim Kelsall and Sam Hickey provide a clear and essential guide to political settlements analysis.
What's the future of Zambia's political economy following the firing of the governor?
1 September 2020 Caesar Cheelo and Marja Hinfelaar reflect on Zambia's dramatic news. Zambia’s central bank, the Bank of Zambia
The politics of dominating Addis Ababa
17 August 2020 Eyob Balcha Gebremariam Recent GDI alumnus and now Research Fellow at LSE, Eyob draws on his ESID
Profile of a Research Associate – Kate Pruce
27 July 2020 In the latest of our series profiling ESID Research Associates, we talk to Kate Pruce on life
Profile of a Research Associate – Chris Lyon
Find out more about Research Associate Chris Lyon and how he thinks international development should respond to the pandemic.
Profile of a Research Associate – Farwa Sial
13 July 2020 In the second in our series of spotlights on Research Associates, we discover more about Farwa Sial
ESID's joint director of research, Sam Hickey, elected president of Development Studies Association
13 July 2020 ESID's joint director of research will lead the UK- based membership organisation for all those studying,
Profile of a Research Associate – Nicolai Schulz
7 July 2020 In our latest blog series, we are spotlighting our wonderful ESID Research Associates. First up, as Nicolai
The impact of Covid-19 on oil and gas producers in developing countries
12 June 2020Farwa Sial The global oil industry is experiencing major shocks as the Covid-19 pandemic endures. The challenge to the
ESID at DSA2020 Conference Online – New Leadership for Global Challenges
10 June 2020 This year's DSA annual conference is taking place online from 16 to 19 June. The conference will focus
Zambia’s response to Covid-19 Part 2: 'We have to choose life or livelihood or both'
30 May 2020 Discover the latest on the response to Covid-19 in Zambia Any glimmer of hope that the Covid-19 crisis
What’s driven Uganda’s Public Water Corporation’s inadequate response to the Covid-19 crisis?
18 May 2020 Badru Bukenya The global message on frequent 20 second handwashing to stem the spread
WATCH: In country expert, Imran Matin, on Bangladesh's response to Covid-19
13 May 2020 Chief Executive of The Brac Institute for Governance and Development, Imran Matin reports from Bangladesh on the
Covid-19 and the Politics of Social Protection
11 May 2020 Tom Lavers Social protection has already and will continue to be key to the response to Covid-19.
Nigeria's response to Covid-19
5 May 2020 Clare Cummings Nigeria was successful in eliminating Ebola, despite a weak public health system. In the latest
Ghost towns and crackdowns: The politics of urban Covid-19 control
1 May 2020 Tom Goodfellow David Jackman As different responses to coronavirus are