An interdisciplinary research centre based in the social sciences within the Faculty of Graduate Studies and Research of McGill University. The Centre encourages and coordinates student and faculty research on developing areas and development issues. It contributes to an international dialogue on development issues through seminars, colloquia, a documentation centre and its journal, Labour, Capital and Society. Individuals and groups associated with the Centre have established a tradition of involvement with visiting scholars, outside researchers, trade union groups, government policy-makers, and grassroots organizations.