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DSAI is an independent all-Ireland association of researchers, scholars, policymakers and practitioners working in the area of international development. It is a membership-based and membership-driven association.
Each year, our conferences create a space where dialogue meets action. We bring together a diverse community of experts to confront the issues often left out of the spotlight, working collaboratively towards practical, evidence-based solutions.

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November 12, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Registration open!
Our Conferences, held annually, focus on a specific aspect of the development sector, and we ensure that discussions include topics you want to hear about.

DSAI Annual Conference 2026 is definitely what you don't want to miss.

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November 5, 2025 at 11:39 AM
Important update
October 30, 2025 at 1:20 PM
#ThrowBachToDSAI2024
💫 The energy from #DSAI2024 still has us buzzing! 🚀
From powerful discussions to partnerships, it was truly unforgettable.
📸 Take a look back at our favourite moments: lnkd.in/eTJaSa-s
👥 Join the DSAI Annual Conference 2026
👉 Register today: lnkd.in/e7rRmfD6
October 29, 2025 at 12:27 PM
🚨 Registration is OPEN!

We need you to join us for the DSAI Annual Conference – “Development in the Interregnum: Past, Present, and Future(s)” and be part of the conversation that shapes development thinking and action.

Time is ticking, Secure your spot today 👉 lnkd.in/e7rRmfD6
October 23, 2025 at 1:30 PM
New reflections from Tom Arnold: Ireland’s Foreign Policy lnkd.in/eHm5Vqjh and Lessons from Ethiopia lnkd.in/ek-ZB-4b
October 22, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Registration Open!

Our conference is taking shape, and we’re gearing up for exciting days of learning and networking.

Don’t be left out. Secure your spot today and be part of this year’s event here:
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October 15, 2025 at 12:50 PM
The DSAI under the Gender Study Group and The Gutter Bookshop hosted Sara Ahmed as she launched her new book No Is Not a Lonely Utterance: The Art and Activism of Complaining. Sara’s reading was followed by reflections from Dr Nita Mishra and Dr Carol Ballantine of the University of Limerick.
October 9, 2025 at 9:42 AM
📢 Don't miss the deadline – DSAI Annual Conference 2026

The Development Studies Association Ireland (DSAI) invites proposals for Panels, Abstracts/Papers, and Posters for its upcoming Annual Conference.

⏳ Submission Deadline: 14th Oct 2025
🗓️ Conference Dates: 15–16 January 2026
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October 8, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Throwback to our Autumn school 2025.

Check the recording on our website : www.dsaireland.org/activities/s...
Autumn School 2025 | DSA Ireland
Autumn School 2025 DATE: Wednesday, 3rd (online)September TITLE: Indigenous Knowledge and Practice: an optimistic response to the global funding crisis? VENUE: Online Register here: Autumn &#8230...
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October 2, 2025 at 7:10 PM
The Gender Study Group of the Development Studies Association of Ireland (DSAI), in collaboration with The Gutter Bookshop and Sara Ahmed will launch a book- No Is Not a Lonely Utterance: The Art and Activism of Complain.

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October 2, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Deadline extended! Call for Panels and Abstracts / Papers and Posters
Conference Title: Development in the Interregnum: Past, Present, and Future(s)
Deadline - 14th October 2025

Notification of acceptance: 31st October 2025

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October 2, 2025 at 7:01 PM
🍂 DSAI Autumn School Registration now open!

Join our Autumn School 2025 –Title: Indigenous Knowledge and Practice: an optimistic response to the global funding crisis? – 3 September 2025.
Learn, share & connect with experts and peers
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DSAI Autumn School 2025
Join us for a powerful conversation on how Indigenous knowledge offers bold, community-rooted responses to the ongoing global funding crisis
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August 13, 2025 at 9:40 AM
Join the DSAI Autumn School 2025. TITLE: Indigenous Knowledge and Practice: an optimistic response to the global funding crisis? VENUE: Online
Register here: www.eventbrite.ie/e/dsai-autum...
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DSAI Autumn School 2025
Join us for a powerful conversation on how Indigenous knowledge offers bold, community-rooted responses to the ongoing global funding crisis
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July 24, 2025 at 11:17 AM
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📣Call for Panels, Papers, or Posters.

DSAI Conference: Development in the Interregnum

Exploring shifting power, climate crisis, and futures in global development
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Submit panels/papers/posters at: www.dsaireland.org/activities/c...

#Devstudies#DSAI#CallForPapers
Call for Panels and Abstracts / Papers and Posters | DSA Ireland
Conference Title: Development in the Interregnum: Past, Present, and Future(s)   Conference Theme:International development is at an inflection point with the current conjuncture defined by a &#8...
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July 16, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Reposted by DSA Ireland
Join @dsaireland.bsky.social on 3rd (online) & 4th (in-person at Maynooth University) September 2025 for the DSAI Autumn School.

Theme: Indigenous Knowledge and Practice: An Optimistic Response to the Global Funding Crisis?

Register here: www.eventbrite.ie/e/dsai-autum...
July 21, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Conversations for Change | 21 July 2025

DSAI, in partnership with Geoformations at Trinity College Dublin, hosted Paul O’Brien, Executive Director of Amnesty International USA, as part of its Conversations for Change series.

Theme ''Aid, Development & Human Rights''
July 24, 2025 at 11:09 AM
Official Announcement!
July 3, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Join us on 3rd (online) & 4th (in-person at Maynooth University) September 2025 for the DSAI Autumn School.

Theme: Indigenous Knowledge and Practice: An Optimistic Response to the Global Funding Crisis?

Register here: www.eventbrite.ie/e/dsai-autum...
DSAI Autumn School 2025
Join us for a powerful conversation on how Indigenous knowledge offers bold, community-rooted responses to the ongoing global funding crisis
www.eventbrite.ie
July 3, 2025 at 8:27 AM
Join the engagement on Aid, Development & Human Rights: New Global Realities from a US and Ireland Perspective by Paul O’Brien, Executive Director, Amnesty International USA.

Monday, 21st July 2025, 3:15–6:00 PM
Trinity College Dublin
Paul’s Bio: shorturl.at/xxHRr
Register: shorturl.at/FiOte
June 26, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Don't miss a beat! Our opinion pieces offer fresh takes and critical reflections on development challenges that matter. Catch up more on the link below.

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Bridging the Void: Strategic Approaches to Mitigate USAID Funding Gaps in Global South Development | DSA Ireland
The suspension of USAID funding presents a critical challenge for the Global South, especially in maintaining developmental and social services that have historically depended on this crucial …
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June 19, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Our opinion pieces explore diverse perspectives on key development issues. Explore our insightful discussions here.
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Opinion Piece: Potential Implications of the Suspension of USAID on Funding for Development Research | DSA Ireland
Opinion Piece: Potential Implications of the Suspension of USAID on Funding for Development Research The recent suspension of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has sent &#...
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June 18, 2025 at 9:37 AM
Opportunity: Join an information webinar from New Foundations, a unique opportunity for researchers across all disciplines to secure support for innovative work. Friday, 20 June,12 pm Dublin time. Don’t miss it!

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More here: www.researchireland.ie/funding/new-...
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June 18, 2025 at 9:21 AM
Our second opinion piece is out!
Arpita Chowdhury writes on how the USAID suspension is a blow to young researchers + global development.
Read it here: www.dsaireland.org/resources/li...
#DevelopmentResearch #USAID
Opinion Piece: The USAID Suspension: A Blow to Young Researchers from Lower-Income Backgrounds | DSA Ireland
A response to the call: Potential Implications of the Suspension of USAID on Funding for Development Research The recent suspension of USAID’s research funding casts a long and troubling shadow &#8230...
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April 14, 2025 at 9:10 AM
We’re kicking off our opinion piece series with a thoughtful take on a big issue: What might the suspension of USAID mean for funding in development research?
This is the 1st response to our call for opinions on the topic. Read the piece by @sj-kelly.bsky.social:
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Opinion Piece: Potential Implications of the Suspension of USAID on Funding for Development Research - Steven Kelly | DSA Ireland
AID is Dead, Kid They murdered USAID on a Friday eve. Quietly. Like it owed them money. No press release. A shrug from the Hill. A smirk from the Valley. Chainsaw said it was time to “innovate …
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April 8, 2025 at 11:36 AM