ODI is an independent, global affairs think tank. We work to inspire people to act on injustice and inequality.

Does ODI support open access? ODI is committed to providing open access to materials that we hold the copyright for. We have recently overhauled our website to offer better access to all our research, and digitised our back catalogue of papers and books.

Who we areODI Global is more than a think tank. We are a force for positive change. We lead thinking and agendas to build a more resilient, just and equitable future for all.What we doWe work to inspire people to act on injustice and inequality. Through research, convening and influencing, we turn bold ideas, evidence and broad expertise into actionable advice to confront global challenges.How ...

Gender and Adolescence: Global Evidence. How GAGE works. By combining quantitative and qualitative research exploring adolescents’ gendered experiences with longitudinal impact evaluations testing programme effectiveness, GAGE aims to explore what strategies are most effective in transforming adolescent girls’ and boys’ lives …

Can low- and middle-income countries achieve economic growth that benefits everyone and protects the planet? Join ODI Global as we launch a new report exploring pathways to inclusive, sustainable economic transformation (ISET). Discover practical solutions and contribute to a critical conversation with leading experts and policymakers.

Nov 4, 2024 · Founded in 1960 as the Overseas Development Institute, we have evolved to become a multidisciplinary and international organisation focused on inclusive growth, equity, social justice, and sustainability – challenges that affect rich and poor countries alike.

ODI is a leading global affairs think tank. We inspire people to act on injustice and inequality. We focus on research, convening and influencing, to generate ideas that matter for people and planet.

Our commitmentsODI began its journey almost 60 years ago. The Cold War, decolonisation, the birth of development banks and agencies, the green revolution – all spurred the acute need for evidence and engagement about what was and wasn't working. Throughout its growth and evolution, ODI has stood as a key partner to those actors and institutions seeking progress and an end to the tyranny ...

Jan 16, 2025 · In 2024, there were important and positive shifts in the internal displacement policy landscape, as well as cause for concern. Take, for example, the Independent review of the humanitarian response to internal displacement.This was a welcome opportunity for much-needed critical reflection, but it also identified serious shortcomings in the humanitarian and development response – it is ‘too ...

At ODI Global, we turn bold ideas, evidence and broad expertise into actionable advice to confront global challenges. Browse our case studies to find out how we have been driving positive change across a range of critical issues.