The Governance and Social Development Resource Centre (GSDRC) conducts policy-oriented research on issues of governance and development. It is a research centre of the University of Birmingham, based in the International Development Department.
Founded in 2001, the GSDRC has produced a range of research outputs over the years. In particular our expert team has worked with international development agencies to provide rapid-response research and evidence synthesis to inform policy and practice. Key research areas include: