Our Aims and Objectives

We are the UK association for all those who research, study and teach global development issues

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What is Development Studies

What is development studies and decolonising development.

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Our Members

We have around 1,000 members, made up of individuals and around 40 institutions

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Governance

Find out about our constitution, how we are run and meet our Council

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People

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About

The DSA Conference is an annual event which brings together the development studies community

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DSA2024

Our conference this year is themed "Social justice and development in a polarising world"

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Past Conferences

Find out about our previous conferences

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Study Groups

Our Study Groups offer a chance to connect with others who share your areas of interest

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Students and ECRs

Students and early career researchers are an important part of our community

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Publications

Our book series with OUP and our relationship with other publishers

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Decolonising Development

The initiatives we are undertaking that work towards decolonising development studies

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Membership Directory

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DSA2024

The case of the CFA franc and a case for South-centred scholarship

The case of the CFA franc and a case for South-centred scholarship

Anna Wood reflects on the Central African Franc, discussed in a recent workshop contemplating development framings.

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Social justice and development in a polarising world: rights and representation; redistribution and restoration; and reproduction and production.

Social justice and development in a polarising world: rights and representation; redistribution and restoration; and reproduction and production.

Critical, uncomfortable but important conversations and reflections as part of DSA2024's exploration of our polarising world.

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Delegate voices at DSA2024

Delegate voices at DSA2024

DSA2024 was a great opportunity to meet new connections, hear diverse perspectives and sample cookies!

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Past News