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What Works in International Development?
CSDi provides proof-tested solutions to challenges faced by development professionals: donors, executive directors, project designers, grant writers, project managers, field staff—and project beneficiaries.

For Development Professionals Worldwide. Create your own personal field course by interweaving online assignments with your work. Develop projects from the ground up, learn management, attract donors and have fun collaborating with colleagues from around the globe.

Join Today! The CSDi Development Community encourages professionals in development & those interested in learning, to share resources & collaborate online developing sustainable, impact-oriented tools & solutions for worldwide development challenges.

123 Project Development: A Snapshot Overview
Here is a simple example of how to use the tools on this website to include evidence-based interventions in:
§ the implementation of a grant you have received
§ building an impact oriented project from the ground up

We offer a system for Donors & NGOs to use in developing projects, and package best practices in manuals, training guides, and handouts for increasing impact in the field.
Design and implement outcome-driven development projects working side-by-side with villagers in the true context of a rural development project: a remote mountain village.

Practical tips & activities straight from the field for developing impact-oriented projects. Subscribe to the monthly newsletter for development pros.