A call to rethink development

We are living in a time of transformation. From the lasting effects of the Covid-19 pandemic and escalating conflicts to the rapid emergence of artificial intelligence and the deepening climate crisis, the world is undergoing profound and overlapping shifts.

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The field of international development stands at the crossroads of these challenges. It is no longer sufficient to rely on inherited models or assume that solutions forged in one context will universally apply. What is needed now are fresh voices, bold ideas, and inclusive approaches — ones that center justice, equity, and sustainability in every discussion about progress.

It is within this spirit that the London School of Economics International Development Review (LSE IDR) officially opens its call for submissions for the 2025 issue. As editor-in-chief for this year's edition, I am honored to lead a passionate and interdisciplinary editorial team composed of Imane Belrhiti and Caitlin Rieuwerts as Deputy Editors, and Cyprine Odada, Sofia Zarama, and Hanna Dootjes as Section Editors. Together, we are curating a publication that reflects the complexity and urgency of our time while creating space for emerging perspectives and underrepresented voices.