IDS Annual Review 2017

This year's Annual Review reflects our unique approach to development through ‘engaged excellence’. In a year that has seen rapid and unexpected global change politically, economically and socially, our engaged excellence approach – and its emphasis on robust evidence, cocreating knowledge with others, delivering real impact, and working in partnerships – has never seemed so vital. The IDS Annual Review 2017: Development through Engaged Excellence provides an overview of our values, work and approach, together with reflections from our Director on how far we have come and where we are heading. Partnerships at the heart of transformative change Discover how we are strengthening our strategic partnerships in research and mutual learning to cocreate and share high quality knowledge. See our partnering values in practice and examples of how we work in partnership. World-class learning Ranked first in the world for development studies, see how we are supporting the next generation of development leaders to fulfil their potential and help achieve positive and transformative change for everyone, everywhere. Addressing the three defining challenges of our era Read how we are contributing to transformations that reduce inequalities, accelerate sustainability and build inclusive and secure societies.