The Indian School of Development Management (ISDM) is a pioneering educational institution looking at building the discipline of Development Management, establishing it as a profession and building an entire ecosystem of Development Management professionals. We believe that the impact, sustainability and scalability of the development sector work can be improved substantially if technical abilities and available funding are complemented by good quality and relevant leadership, management talent.
Vision
To strengthen impact of the development sector on society through professional management and leadership
Mission
•To establish Development Management as a separate discipline with its own body of research and experience based knowledge which is used to prepare future generations of managers for development
•To establish Development Management as a profession in its own right and a critical component for the success of the social development sector
•To develop an entire development management ecosystem consisting of a unique body of knowledge, world class faculty, renowned advisory board, passionate and bright students, continuously engaged external stakeholders who appreciate and absorb our students and an active alumni body
Development Management Foundation (DMF) is the parent entity for ISDM and is registered in India as a Section 8 Company (Not for Profit entity under the Company Law, earlier known as Section 25 Company)