Swiss Academy for Development (SAD)

The Swiss Academy for Development (SAD) seeks to make a scientifically-grounded contribution to the creation and implementation of effective solutions and sustainable strategies in international development as well as in the area of cultural integration.

Through applied social research, evaluations and pilot projects in Switzerland and abroad, SAD applies research evidence and practice-oriented knowledge to current topics and aims for a constructive exchange between theory and practice. Focus areas are Intercultural Dialogue, Youth and Anomie, and Sport & Development.