CID is supporting the establishment of Korea’s strategy for development cooperation through the analysis of the global development trends and related policies. To improve the quality and the effectiveness of Korea’s development cooperation activities, CID is concentrating on sharing regional and sectoral development insights from in-depth research.

CID has been leading a knowledge-based cooperation program, known as KSP(Knowledge Sharing Program) and EIPP(Economic Innovation Partnership Program), in partnership with the Ministry of Economy and Finance. With tremendous experience in policy research and expertise in knowledge-based cooperation projects, CID has successfully conducted projects with local experts to address partner countries’ policy agendas.

CID is building partnerships with multilateral development banks, international organizations, governments, and other institutions to carry out joint projects and enhance the impact of its development cooperation activities.

CID provides numerous opportunities to expand the global knowledge network by hosting international conferences and forums for experts, international development players and practitioners which yield outcomes to support key sectors in the global development agenda.