The Institute of Development Studies is one of the world's leading organisations for research, teaching and communications on international development. Founded in 1966, the Institute enjoys an international reputation based on the quality of its work and the intellectual rigour with which it applies academic skills to real world policy challenges. IDS currently offers postgraduate programs in Gender and Development; Governance and Development; Participation, Development and Social Change; and Development Studies; as well as supporting a wide array of projects in
development research.