# Center for Global Development #  We work to reduce global poverty and improve lives through innovative economic research that drives better policy and practice by the world's top decision makers. We strive for excellence and intellectual rigor and believe global prosperity starts with smart policy based on evidence. Our work is nonpartisan and our recommendations are not influenced by our funders. We are willing to challenge powerful institutions and the status quo for better development practices. We are committed to transparency, diversity, and professional and personal integrity. We recognize the inherent dignity of all persons and pledge ourselves to creating and maintaining an environment that recognizes and respects diverse groups of individuals and their experiences. We value mutual respect, a collegial workplace, and a healthy sense of humor. Explore our work on diversity, equity, and inclusion. For more information [visit the Center for Global Development website ](https://www.cgdev.org/) **Focus Areas and Topics** [[Financial Inclusion]], [[Migration and Refugees]], [[Education and Skills]], [[Government]], [[Democracy]], [[Human Rights]], [[Economic Development]], [[Sustainability]], [[Environment]], [[Agriculture]], [[Food Security]], [[Health]], [[Gender]], [[Children and Youth]], [[Emerging Technologies]] **Projects and Programs** Governing Data for Development Working Group: composed of experts from government, civil society, development organizations, etc. The Group will guide a two-year research program focused on exploring ways governments can use data to support innovation, economic development, and inclusive growth while protecting citizens and communities against harm. https://www.cgdev.org/working-group/governing-data-for-development **Funders and Partners** For more information about the Funders and Partners, please visit [Center for Global Development](https://www.cgdev.org/) **People and Careers** Visit the LinkedIn page to find out more about the [people](https://www.linkedin.com/company/center-for-global-development/people/) working at Center for Global Development and the [career opportunities](https://www.linkedin.com/company/center-for-global-development/jobs/) currently available. They also have a dedicated [career center](https://www.cgdev.org/careers) **Languages** [[English]] **Classification and Geography** Center for Global Development is classified as an [[NGO]] and has headquarters located in London, United Kingdom. We are still reviewing information about the geographic scope of work. Current data indicate the scope is [[Global]] <iframe width="640" height="480" style="border:0" loading="lazy" allowfullscreen src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed/v1/search?q=Center+for+Global+Development+London,+United+Kingdom&zoom=6&key=AIzaSyARt3Dr0fdqIk6h-e8oTQe84Ln2J3u5HaI"></iframe> >[!info]+ Contact Information and Public Communications Channels *Website* https://www.cgdev.org/ *Twitter / X* https://twitter.com/CGDev *LinkedIN* https://www.linkedin.com/company/center-for-global-development/ *YouTube* https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWC4mmS_a-0K6JX6QX0hL8w *Contact Form* https://www.cgdev.org/page/contact-cgd --- Exported from the Datasphere Observatory Database : 4 April 2025 For more information about the data collection and review processes, please see the Datasphere Atlas [[Methodology]]. If you would like to share information with us to help update this profile, please make a [suggestion](https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdldzt15HVYekbX1ZyDi-oLiDxozFL-wiAPPmEs3S4IlCRXpQ/viewform) or [[contact our research team]]. The Datasphere Atlas and Observatory are projects of The Datasphere Initiative