DPP is the main centre for teaching and research in Development Studies and Development Management at the Open University.

We focus on:

  • The links between global historical processes and development interventions
  • Research that aims to shape policy and practice
  • Teaching that enables and empowers students to engage actively with the contemporary challenges of development

DPP is the main centre for teaching and research in Development Studies and Development Management at the Open University.

We focus on:

  • The links between global historical processes and development interventions
  • Research that aims to shape policy and practice
  • Teaching that enables and empowers students to engage actively with the contemporary challenges of development
Students from more than 90 countries.
A global leader in development management teaching
Largest provider of development management in Europe.

Latest News

Innogen contributes to final ESRC Genomics Network conference
Innogen members from DPP present at the ESRC Genomics Network Conference Associated People:
Geoffrey Banda ,
Rebecca Hanlin ,
Farah Huzair ,
Julius Mugwagwa ,
Peter Robbins ,
David Wield
Leverhulme Grant Success
Grant success for DPP/Innogen project on the role of industry associations in health innovation Associated People:
Theo Papaioannou ,
Dinar Kale ,
Julius Mugwagwa
Professor Hazel Johnson elected as Academy Member
Professor Hazel Johnson (DPP) has been elected to be an Academician of the Academy of Social Sciences. Associated People:
Hazel Johnson
Commonwealth Scholarships: MSc in Development Management
15 scholarships avaialable through DPP for people working in development agencies in Uganda and Kenya Associated People:
Richard Pinder

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