Center for International Development

The Harvard Center for International Development (CID) is a research center working across the University and a global network of researchers and practitioners to build an international pool of talent, convene academic and practitioner networks, and deploy breakthrough research to address the world’s most pressing challenges. At CID, we believe that together we can design and implement policies that help everyone realize their full potential. CID is housed at Harvard Kennedy School.

Spotlight

The Future of U.S. Foreign Aid

In the wake of policy shifts from the Trump administration, the future of international aid, economic development, and global infrastructure hangs in the balance. CID has convened top government leaders, policymakers, and NGO experts to break down the new reality.

Hear from Our Experts

Faculty Spotlight: Ebehi Iyoha

Assistant Professor of Business Administration at Harvard Business School and CID Faculty Affiliate Ebehi Iyoha explores how global trade dynamics, especially during the U.S.-China trade war, affect third countries and firm networks, challenging conventional development narratives.

Faculty Spotlight

International Development Sector Stands at a Crossroads

The Trump administration’s move to freeze U.S. foreign aid and development work is a seismic event. International development experts offer context and explain the challenges and opportunities this moment presents.

CID Faculty on Foreign Aid

Global Empowerment Meeting

Join CID on April 29th for our 16th annual Global Empowerment Meeting, GEM25: Catalyzing AI for Inclusive Change. GEM25 will combine the strengths of public policy and business leadership to catalyze AI for inclusive progress in emerging economies.

GEM25

CID Voices Blog