What does the overseas development institute do? The Overseas Development Institute (frequently ODI) is an independent think tank on international development and humanitarian issues, founded in 1960. Based in London, its mission is to "work to inspire people to act on injustice and inequality." It does this through "research, convening and influencing"What has the odi done for the uk? Since 2004 it has had a Partnership Programme Arrangement with the UK's Department for International Development. The institute also developed a strong focus on communications and 'bridging research and policy'. In 2007 the ODI was named 'Think Tank of the Year' by Public Affairs News magazine.Who is the executive director of odi? The executive director is Sara Pantuliano. Alex Thier was ODI Executive Director 2017 – 2019. From 2013 until 2016 it was directed by Kevin Watkins who took over from Dr Alison Evans, formerly of the Institute of Development Studies (IDS) at Sussex University. ODI does not engage in teaching.
How to find us. 203 Blackfriars Road London SE1 8NJ UK. You can choose from a range of transport options when attending events and meetings at ODI. We are opposite Southwark tube station on the Jubilee line. Blackfriars station is a seven minute walk away and provides access to and from mainline railway services, including Thameslink for Eurostar services from St ...