What we do

Services

All of the GSDRC’s services are accessible to any organisation working in international development, including governments, donors, NGOs, consulting firms, and research organisations. The web-based services are provided free to anyone, while research and consultancy services operate on a fee-for-service basis without any subsidy.

The GSDRC receives core funding from the UK Department for International Development (DFID) and the Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID), so certain services operate slightly differently for DFID and AusAID staff:

• The rapid response research helpdesk is paid for centrally by DFID’s Policy Division so it is free to all DFID staff including country offices. AusAID provides additional funding so their staff can also use the service free of charge.
• The emerging issues research service is also free to DFID and AusAID staff. DFID staff can submit requests through their Head of Profession. AusAID staff should contact the Peace, Conflict and Development Unit at GsdrcHelpdesk@ausaid.gov.au.
• Consultancy services (for DFID only) are handled through a framework agreement with DFID’s purchasing department to simplify administration.