The Foundation for Development Cooperation is an independent, non-profit orgainsation committed to strategic research, policy development and advocacy for sustainable development and poverty reduction in the Asia-Pacific Region.
FDC was established in 1990 through the vision, determination and philanthropy of the late K. William Taylor, AO. In the ensuing decade, FDC has established itself as a significant force, conducting major research programs in areas such as:
- Regional development initiatives
- Mircorfinance initiatives
Major projects currently being conducted by the FDC include:
- Microfinance and Poverty Alleviation
- The Banking With The Poor Network
- Regional Approaches to Development Cooperation
- Economic Development Outlook of South Pacific Island States
- Media and Technology: Possibilities for Developing Nations