The world-class research at the Institute of Development Studies, University of Sussex, responds to shocks such as epidemics and environmental, social, political, economic and technological disruptions. It delivers knowledge and policy solutions that can make a tangible difference in the world and are generated and applied through equitable and sustainable partnerships with governments, philanthropic foundations, academic institutions and civil society organizations. It ranked first for development studies, together with the University of Sussex in the latest QS World University Rankings. The 2020 Global Go To Think Tank Index Report also ranked it as the number one international development think-tank.