Welcome to International Development Opportunities (IDO)

International Development Opportunities (IDO), established in 1990, is a private consulting firm based in Geneva, Switzerland. IDO offers a variety of cost-effective services for the private sector and the non-profit sector.  A brief description of our core team can be found here.

IDO also has a powerful network of Senior Associates located in different geographic regions, who work closely with us in order to help our clients successfully meet their objectives.  In addition, we have a partner company in Brussels that helps clients identify new business opportunities and secure contracts funded by the European Commission.

For the private sector, IDO provides business development services to a select group of private companies with non-competing interests.  We give our clients an important competitive advantage by providing them with vital market intelligence and practical advice regarding how best to identify and pursue significant international contracts.  IDO's unique added value is reflected by our successful 20-year track record of positioning client companies to tap into the USD 100 billion in annual funding provided by international financial institutions (IFIs).  Our company provides top quality support to consulting firms, suppliers of goods and equipment, and civil works contractors.  In addition to customized business development support, IDO provides services to enhance and evaluate corporate social responsibility programs.

IDO's services for the non-profit sector focus on resource mobilization, including the formulation and implementation of effective fundraising strategies.  On behalf of our clients, we identify and initiate contact with bilateral aid agencies and other ministries within donor governments, multilateral development organizations, private companies and foundations.  IDO also supports clients in the drafting of world class expressions of interest and project proposals.  

We offer our clients:

• Access to IDO's powerful network of key decision-makers within IFIs, bilateral aid agencies, private companies and foundations

• Cost-effective business development services to private companies seeking to secure contracts in developing countries and emerging markets 

• Customized resource mobilization services for international organizations and non-governmental organizations, including the formulation of fundraising strategies and drafting of proposals

• Advisory services to companies seeking to enhance their corporate social responsibility or other philanthropy programs

• Country and sector specific market intelligence for companies seeking to explore new business opportunities

 

Our goal is to meet the specific needs of each client.  We therefore offer flexible contractual arrangements: IDO can promote your organization’s interests on an ongoing, long-term basis, or we can provide specialized services on a case-by-case basis.

Find out more about our services here.