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ODI Global
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ODI Global (formerly Overseas Development Institute)[1] is a global affairs think tank, founded in 1960.
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History
In 1960 ODI began in small premises in Regent's Park of Central London. At the time, ODI operated a library devoted to international development issues and also performed consultancy work and contracts with the Department for International Development of the UK government.[2] Since then, the organization has moved several times and is as of 2025[update] headquartered on Blackfriars Road.[3]
In 2007 the ODI was named 'Think Tank of the Year' by Public Affairs News magazine.[4] It was named 'Think-tank to Watch' in the Prospect 'Think-tank of the Year' awards in 2005 and is considered in international policy circles to be one of the world's leading think tanks on development.[5]
It celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2010, with guests including former ODI Fellow and UK Business Secretary, Vince Cable.[6][7]
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Criticism
David Steven of Global Dashboard criticized the ODI in 2013 for not making the distinction between subsidy and having a lower VAT rate on fuel comparison to other goods.[8]
Selected publications
See also
- Center for Global Development
- Chatham House
- Chronic Poverty Research Centre
- Climate and Development Knowledge Network, run by an alliance of organisations that include ODI*Council on Foreign Relations
- Institute of Development Studies
References
External links
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