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Welcome to CERDI,
Center for Studies and Research on International Development
Welcome to CERDI,
Center for Studies and Research on International Development
News and focus
See all news- Le 21 Oct 2026
Interested in a PhD at CERDI? Register for the next IDEA webinar on Economics PhD Admissions
- Le 8 Oct 2026
PhD Defence: Rachid Pafadnam
- Le 6 Oct 2026Seminar
Elsa Gautrain (University of Fribourg)
- Le 1 Oct 2026Seminar
Mireille Azmy and Simone Bertoli (CERDI)
- Le 21 Sep 2026Research
Is inequality reduction an efficient lever for poverty alleviation?
- Du 18 Sep au 15 Dec 2026
MOPGA 2027: Visiting Fellowship Program for Early Career Researchers
Agenda
- 31 Oct 31 Oct
- 30 Nov 30 Nov
- 15 Dec 15 Dec
Introducing the Cerdi
The Cerdi, founded in 1976 as the first joint research unit between the CNRS and a French university, focuses on development economics. Becoming associated with IRD in 2018, it brings together economists and researchers specializing in the micro and macroeconomic aspects of development. Its research focuses on development financing, sustainable trajectories and the integration of developing countries into the global economy. Historically focused on sub-Saharan Africa, the Cerdi has broadened its field of study to include other regions such as China, Latin America and Eastern Europe. It also plays an important role in research training and collaborates with various national, regional and international institutions involved in development policies and their financing.
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Introducing the Cerdi
The Cerdi, founded in 1976 as the first joint research unit between the CNRS and a French university, focuses on development economics. Becoming associated with IRD in 2018, it brings together economists and researchers specializing in the micro and macroeconomic aspects of development. Its research focuses on development financing, sustainable trajectories and the integration of developing countries into the global economy. Historically focused on sub-Saharan Africa, the Cerdi has broadened its field of study to include other regions such as China, Latin America and Eastern Europe. It also plays an important role in research training and collaborates with various national, regional and international institutions involved in development policies and their financing.