University of Bath Centre for Development Studies

CDS exists to foster research collaboration among staff and associates at the University of Bath in the field of international development. It was founded more than forty years ago, and currently helps to coordinate ID relevant research of more than fifty members spanning many different academic fields and disciplines. It is based in the Department for Social and Policy Sciences, and its current Director (2019) is James Copestake

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SWIDN Directors Working Group

SWIDN Directors Working Group

This monthly working group takes place each month and is a space for directors to discuss shared issues and connect. This monthly session offers different discussion topics each month and the opportunity to support each other in a confidential, online setting. This group is aimed at Directors of international development organisations who are SWIDN members…

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May 7th, 2024 at 13:00

Global Goals
  • No Poverty
  • Good Health & Well-being
  • Quality Education
  • Reduced Inequalities
  • Partnership for the Goals