Who We Are

The Development Executive Group is the leading membership organization bringing efficiency to international development through business intelligence and recruiting services.

We serve donor agencies, firms, non-profit corporations, and individual professionals working in the international development industry. Over 40,000 individuals are registered with our organization, and more than 150 of the world's leading development consultancies and NGOs are Executive Members [LINK to executive members page]. Currently there are over 10,000 analyses of development projects posted on our site, and our 20-person research team provides daily coverage of projects and news in the international development industry.

More than 100,000 professionals visit our website each month and our online job board is the most comprehensive and popular in international development with 1,000 jobs posted and 50,000 visitors each month. Click here to see a list of all organizations that have utilized our recruiting services. [LINK]

Our organization was initially founded at the Harvard Kennedy School of Government by a team of development professionals and leaders from business and government. Our diverse team is united in a singular mission: to bring greater efficiency to international development projects by assisting those dedicated professionals who implement them.

To all of you whose support has helped to build and grow this organization around the world, please accept our deepest thanks and appreciation. We hope you will register with us and consider becoming a member of our group.