About CDF

The Centre for Development Finance is an action research think tank focused on improving governments’ and markets’ capacity to channel finance into sustainable, holistic development. Our research and consulting in two core areas - Infrastructure and Governance as well as Environmentally Sustainable Finance - seek to influence public policies, improve program implementation and impact, and inform private and nonprofit interventions. Analysts in our Development Metrics group enable more effective prioritization and oversight of development interventions by developing platforms for aggregating and disseminating local socio-economic data. The Strategy Advisory Group concentrates on providing strategic insights and project guidance while designing customized solutions for development entrepreneurs, corporates, investors and non-profits seeking to contribute to India’s development. Our approach across all program areas combines deep contextual knowledge and operational experience with academically grounded development insight to contribute to more effective delivery of the infrastructure and services that are essential underpinnings for inclusive, sustainable economic and social opportunity.

The Centre for Development Finance is one of seven research centres affiliated with the Institute for Financial and Management Research (IFMR) in Chennai, India.