Event

Recasting development 2025

This event hosted by UK think tank the Institute of Development Studies examines prospects for a recasting of development around the world.

During 2024 inequality continued to grow, the world experienced its hottest year ever, the war on Gaza continued unabated and President Trump won the US elections on the back of a slew of hard-right policies. But at the same time, deforestation was dramatically slowed in the Amazon, young people rose up in Bangladesh to topple an unpopular leader, Bashar al-Assad was ousted in Syria, and in other countries such as India and South Korea attempts by leaders to consolidate power were resisted.

In Recasting Development, we will explore shifting dynamics around social and environmental justice with perspectives from Brazil, China, India, Indonesia and South Africa. Speakers will highlight key trends to look out for in 2025 and offer insights around how we can move towards a better future.

Confirmed speakers

Aditya Alta – Head of Research at the Center for Indonesian Policy Studies

Felisa Anaya – Professor, State University of Montes Claros (UNIMONTES)

Busiso Moyo – Postdoctoral Researcher, University of the Western Cape

Stephen Devereux – Research Fellow, Institute of Development Studies

Jing Gu – Research Fellow, Institute of Development Studies

Lyla Mehta – Professorial Fellow, Institute of Development Studies

Alex Shankland – Senior Fellow, Institute of Development Studies

Peter Taylor – Director, Institute of Development Studies (Chair)