Notable Academics
In the early years of IDS, Dudley Seers served as Director and Professorial Fellow from 1967 to 1972. Hans Singer, who was knighted in 1994 in recognition for his service, was also a Professorial Fellow from 1969 until 2006. John Toye was Director of IDS from 1987-97. Also notable are the likes of Robert Chambers and Hubert Schmitz. Alison Evans, an IDS graduate and IDS Research Fellow from 2005-6 is now Director of the Overseas Development Institute. The Current Director of the institute of Development Studies, is Lawrence Haddad.
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