ICSD serves as a clearinghouse for information on international social development. The Consortium fosters collaboration among personnel of organizations such as the United Nations, World Bank, UNESCO, and UNICEF as well as among professional associations in the human services and institutions of higher learning. ICSD is a well-established and widely recognized international catalyst for sharing ideas among many nations and across many cultures.

The ICSD Technical Assistance Roster links members’ special expertise in international social development to agencies, governments and organizations upon request. Areas of expertise include:

• Community and economic development
• Organization and program building
• Education and training in problem-solving processes
• Monitoring of social development projects

ICSD provides mutual consultation and cooperative action on social development. Typical areas include:

• Curriculum development
• Faculty recruitment and training
• International liaison among colleagues with similar research or practice interests
• Conferences for educators, practitioners, officials, and others
• Research and demonstration projects
• Increasing decision making capacity of local residents including women