Welcome to the Institute of Development Studies (IDS). It is the oldest and prestigious Institute of its own kind established in 1973. We aim to strengthen the skills and capabilities of those already working within the development sector, as well as nurture a new generation of development thought, policy and practice leaders.

The Institute has competent and experienced human resource in a wide-range of interdisciplinary development fields namely: population, environment, health and urbanization

The underlying Mission of the IDS is: Teaching and guiding learning on various aspects of development within the University of Dar es Salaam. Pursing interdisciplinary teaching/leaning across the University. Producing experts on development.

The vision of institute to develop capacities (skills, knowledge, expertise etc) that can contribute effectively and to the scientific inquiry in the nature, causes and impact of global social, economic political, cultural and technological changes