About SID

The Society for International Development (SID) is a global network of individuals and institutions concerned with development, which is participative, pluralistic and sustainable.
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SID Network
What makes SID a unique actor in the development arena is its network with over 3000 members in 80 countries and 45 local chapters. It works with more than 100 associations, networks and institutions involving academia, parliamentarians, students, political leaders and development experts, both at local and international level.
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SID Consultative Status
SID enjoys the highest consultative status, Category I, with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).
SID additionally maintains consultative status with the Council of Europe, IFAD, ILO, FAO, UNCTAD, UNEP, UNESCO, UNFPA and UNICEF.

SID Governance
The General Assembly, made up of SID members, is the sovereign body of the Society. The Assembly meets every three years and elects the Governing Council.  Click here to see the current office bearers.
The day-to-day activities of SID are coordinated by a Secretariat in Rome and by a Regional Office in Nairobi.