Austrian Foundation for Development Research
ÖFSE
The Austrian Foundation for Development Research is a foundation under public law and a research and information centre based in Vienna, Austria. Established in 1967, ÖFSE provides research, documentation and information on development policy and development cooperation. Its interdisciplinary and practice-oriented activities inlcude studies, policy analysis, strategic consultung, educational work and the dissemination of research findings.
ÖFSE works on Austrian and international development policy, education and development, international trade and global value chains, private sector development and industrial policy, commodities and development, and stakeholder participation. It aims to connect academic knowledge and empirical evidence with practical experience in development policy and cooperation. Through publications, consulting and public events, the foundation contributes to academic and policy discussions and makes research accessible to interested audiences.