Welcome to The Institute for Development Policy and Management (IDPM)
IDPM is part of the School of Environment and Development (SED)
Strength in numbers
IDPM is the UK's largest university-based unit specialising in International Development.
Research at IDPM
Research is central to IDPM's mission to raise the capabilities of individuals and organisations in developing countries.
Postgraduate fieldwork
Field visits in the UK or overseas are often an integral part of postgraduate masters at IDPM.
News and Events
Professor Kunal Sen awarded Pathfinder Research Grant from the ESRC.
Scientific American feature article for Prof. Richard Heeks' "Gold Farming" research.
IDPM staff receive ESRC awards to set up research networks on Rising Powers and Global Standards and Poverty Reduction in 'Emerging Middle' Countries.
New Policy Brief Series: 'development@manchester'
IDPM and BWPI awarded £1.5 million by DFID for research on global production networks
IDPM ranked first for development research in the UK RAE based on research power.