The Inclusive International Development Impact (IIDI) Hub is a research-driven cluster dedicated to advancing inclusive and sustainable development through cutting-edge research, policy innovation, and strategic partnerships. With a focus on the Global South, the hub explores key areas such as sustainable development, entrepreneurship, corporate governance, emerging technologies, and socio-economic policy to drive equitable and impactful solutions.
Our vision is to be a globally recognised hub for research, policy innovation, and impactful solutions that drive inclusive international development. Through a commitment to sustainability, responsible business, and equitable entrepreneurship, we strive to shape a more just and resilient world by advancing knowledge in sustainable development, entrepreneurship, finance, and corporate governance, with a particular focus on the Global South.
As the Inclusive International Development Impact Hub under the Institute for Responsible Business and Social Justice, our mission is to:
- Promote Sustainable Development & Policy – Conduct cutting-edge research on inclusive policies (SDGs 8, 10, 11, 13), economic development, and impact evaluation while engaging policymakers to drive equitable and sustainable progress in the Global South.
- Empower Entrepreneurship & Innovation – Support informal entrepreneurship, small business sustainability, crisis management, and digital transformation to foster inclusive and resilient economic growth.
- Advance Finance & Corporate Governance – Explore sustainable finance, fintech strategies, corporate governance, and climate finance to enhance responsible business practices and economic equality.
- Bridge Research and Practice – Facilitate policy transfer, anti-corruption efforts, and stakeholder engagement to address development challenges and ensure evidence-based, impactful interventions.
- Champion Equity and Inclusion – Address poverty, inequality, and governance challenges through interdisciplinary research, fostering a future where businesses and policies drive equitable development and entrepreneurship, particularly in emerging economies.