IDDRI is a public interest foundation. As such, a government commissioner, appointed by the French Ministry of the Interior, is responsible for ensuring compliance with its public interest mission, as set out in its statutes, as well as the quality of its governance and its financial equilibrium.
IDDRI was originally a “Groupement d'Intérêt Scientifique” (Scientific Interest Group), created in 2001 by French research organizations and ministries, and joined by French companies when it was transformed into a Foundation in 2004. Its Executive Board is made up of 5 ex-officio members representing the major research organizations and public establishments involved in sustainable development, 5 members representing the founding companies and 5 qualified personalities, under the supervision of the government commissioner. Every year, the 15 members vote on the program of work proposed by IDDRI’s management, based on its major orientations, and on the accounts, certified by an auditor. The Board's discussions are enlightened by the presence, in an advisory capacity, of representatives from the French Ministries of Ecological Transition, Europe and Foreign Affairs, and Economy and Finance.
In accordance with its statutes, the Executive Board relies on the work of two advisory councils, which serve as forums for debate and scientific and societal enrichment for IDDRI:
- the Scientific Council (see its composition)
- the Strategic Orientation Council (see its composition)
Non-directed funding partners
IDDRI's financial model relies heavily on core funding from its Executive Board members, which enables the Institute to develop its research programs independently. These work respond to the Institute's mission: to propose analyses and trajectories of change in international cooperation and sectoral transformations for a prosperous future for all, and development compatible with the planet's limits, in both North and South. They are based on strategic orientations defined every 5 years and a medium-term work program, updated annually. This program is defined by the research teams in conjunction with management, then validated by the Executive Board.
In addition to this financial support from stakeholders sitting on the governing bodies, IDDRI has recently been joined by new private sponsorship partners (Vinci, Danone, Johnson Matthey, Ecocert). Nevertheless, by 2023, private sponsorship from all our corporate partners will account for just 8% of the budget. Core funding is complemented by “Labex” (Laboratory of Excellence) funding obtained in 2011 from Ferdi and Cerdi.
These funds support IDDRI's activities as a whole, and are therefore not tied to specific projects. They come from a wide range of sources, guaranteeing the teams' freedom to choose their research focus.
Project partners
IDDRI involves a wide range of partners in the funding of targeted projects, in particular by responding to calls for research projects in its field. The Institute is thus recognized and supported by numerous French public bodies, the European Commission, international organizations and philanthropic foundations.
Budget and expenditure
In 2023, IDDRI's budget stood at 4.9 million euros, 35% of which was non-earmarked funding.
More than ¾ of the budget is devoted to covering research work, i.e. the salaries of research staff and those who support them (administration, communication and management), and the funding of research partnerships and expertise. The remaining quarter covers activities (missions, publications, conferences, etc.) and operating expenses (see latest activity report).
Statutes and internal regulations
- See IDDRI's statutes (in French)
- See the internal regulations (in French)
Annual financial statements
- See the auditor's report on the annual accounts 2023 (in French)
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