CIDOB / CIDOB - Fundación CIDOB

CIDOB

Originally created as the Centre for International Information and Documentation in Barcelona, its vocation is to be a framework of reference in the sphere of international studies and development studies in order to generate ideas and carry out activities that go together to consolidate a consciousness of belonging to a global community and to foster greater understanding of and among societies.

With this focus, the work of CIDOB is organised through several thematic and geographic programmes which are enriched through systematic contributions from the different social sectors (academia, politics, business, labour unions, etc.) and from different international partners.

CIDOB also aims to contribute to the international projection of Barcelona, Catalonia and Spain.

Relevant facts about the CIDOB Foundation

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Beginning of CIDOB	In 1973, it was legalised as a not-for-profit organisation, and in 1979, it became a private Foundation, integrating different figures and institutions as board members. In 1973, it was legalised as a not-for-profit organisation, and in 1979, it became a private Foundation, integrating different figures and institutions as board members.
Geographic areas	Its priority geographic areas are Latin America, the Mediterranean and Arab world, Europe and Asia. Its priority geographic areas are Latin America, the Mediterranean and Arab world, Europe and Asia.
Subject areas	Its subject areas are international policy and security, co-operation and development, intercultural dynamics and migrations. Its subject areas are international policy and security, co-operation and development, intercultural dynamics and migrations.
Users	The users of the Foundation are mainly national and international public organisms; NGOs involved in co-operation for development; exporting, financial, and publishing firms; media organisations; and experts, professionals and university students. The users of the Foundation are mainly national and international public organisms; NGOs involved in co-operation for development; exporting, financial, and publishing firms; media organisations; and experts, professionals and university students.