International Development Research Network
Budget
€10 — €0
EP Access
0
accredited persons
Staff
10
4.45 FTE
EU Grants
None
Mission & Goals
IDRN was established to rethink Europe in a way that European development and democracy can be protected and advanced. As a think tank, our aim is to regenerate Europe for future generations. To achieve this, we strive to ensure that young people are involved in the mechanisms of political decision-making and are consulted about potential policy changes. IDRN supports, encourages and promotes participation, dialogue and debate to engage the public interest and stimulate new ideas. We believe that the future of Europe should be made by and for future generations. The development of Europe is paramount to the future of its success. IDRN’s research explores ways that Europe can advance and develop both socially and economically whilst remaining conscious of environmental issues. This will ensure that future generations beyond our own can enjoy increased and sustainable access to socio-political fulfilment.
EU Legislative Interests
Challenge unsustainable practices Protecting existing environmental legislation, eliminating climate-straining behaviours, and supporting the energy transition. Advocate for the rights of citizens Identifying societal inequalities, supporting fair and free democratic institutions and processes, and promoting access for all. Protect against new security threats Understanding new threats to digital and energy security, increasing cooperation between global partners, and combatting misinformation. Accelerate economic development Plotting the fiscal effects of global shocks, exploring new methods for economic development and increasing corporate accountability.
Communication Activities
Stimulate strategic debate through free reflection and the production of ideas Engage the interest of the general public in research and development and questions about the European Union Animate and participate in this debate, whether by conferences, seminars, forums, publications, teachings or media appearances Facilitate the flow of information and reflection by creating bridges between people of different philosophical or professional backgrounds Work to lower the existing barriers between politicians, experts, officials, industrialists, journalists, researchers or teachers Participate in forums organised abroad to provide an international dimension and a European perspective Support, achieve, promote, favour and encourage participation and the realisation of all cultural and intellectual activities on international and strategic issues Dispense training on international issues for students or professionals
Interests Represented
Promotes their own interests or the collective interests of their members
Member Of
https://idrn.eu/our-partners/
Organisation Members
https://idrn.eu/our-partners/
Additional Information
We are partially funded by the Director and Head of Research. We have received donations from private individuals not affiliated to political or corporate interests. Annually, we spend less than 600 euros on our operational costs. In Fall 2023, we applied for local French subsidies to fund our projects and received a small subsidy for one of our gardening projects in June 2024.
Commissioner Meetings
No recorded meetings with EU commissioners.