The Overseas Development Institute is an independent, global think tank working for a sustainable and peaceful world in which every person thrives. It harnesses the power of evidence and ideas through research and partnership to confront challenges, develop solutions and create change.

ODI does cutting-edge research and analysis to generate evidence, ideas and solutions, and acts as a trusted expert advisor to those making change around the world. The institute brings people together to turn ideas into action, and communicates this work around the world to increase its reach and impact.

ODI is part of the consortium implementing the Knowledge Sector Initiative, together with RTI International, the Australian National University and the Nossal Institute for Global Health at the University of Melbourne.