Overseas Development Institute (ODI)

an independent, global think tank.

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

Vision: A sustainable and peaceful world in which everyone thrives
Mission: To harness the power of evidence and ideas through research and partnership to confront challenges, develop solutions and create change.

Latest news and articles

Community-Based Organisations’ impact: Why partnering with CBOs is crucial for sustainable agriculture

In this blog, Ashley Mutiso, Co-founder of Itanya Africa Group, a RAIN Challenge winner, details training sessions with local farmers, where they shared sustainable agricultural practices and learned from the farmers' expertise.

Exploring equitable resilience in Southern Africa: Insights from Group Concept Mapping

The Disaster Risk working group, one of the Southern African Resilience Academy's working groups, unpacks Group Concept Mapping (GCM), its importance, challenges, and application in the Southern African context

Global South Talent Pool: Empowering young professionals for resilient futures

We’re looking for three young professionals to join the Global South Talent Pool. Apply today!

GRP announces new CEO: Jesper Hörnberg

Jesper Hörnberg has been selected as the new CEO of the Global Resilience Partnership, leading the partnership in its next phase. 

The power of multi-disciplinary learning to accelerate change and drive impact

SARA's Gender Transformative Group shares their reflection on being part of the academy. Join the SARA Knowledge Exchange in Stellenbosch from 10-12 July.