Conducting research, policy analysis and advocacy as well as the dissemination of information on all these aspects of international cooperation, on North-South-relations and on achievements and problems faced by developing and transition countries.
Key areas of work include:
- poverty, in particular poverty reduction strategy papers (PRSPs) and pro-poor policies
- trade, in particular WTO rules and fair trade
- finance, in particular the role of the Bretton Woods Institutions
- technology, in particular information and communication technologies (ICTs)
- environment
- development cooperation
- globalisation
Main clients are government agencies, private sector entities, non-profit organisations and multilateral institutions. Various individuals and organisations are among the cooperation partners.