Report

Power, poverty, and knowledge

Think tank: Institute of Development Studies

Author(s): Various Authors

March 30, 2023

This report from UK think tank the Institute of Development Studies reflects on 50 years of learning with Robert Chambers.

Robert Chambers is one of the most influential and prolific scholars to write about participation, poverty, and knowledge in development studies. His writing and thinking have revolutionised the discipline, inspiring both participatory processes and more inclusive practice. His work continues to inspire and provoke debate and discussion among development practitioners, activists, and academics from around the world.