At the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB), we recognize Science, Technology, and Innovation (STI) as a critical engine for sustainable, inclusive growth. Our mission is to harness the power of STI to improve productivity, strengthen economic resilience, and accelerate progress toward the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) across our Member Countries (MCs) and Muslim Communities in Non-Member countries.

Our Strategic Focus

• Deploying Practical Solutions: We support the adoption of proven, cost-effective technologies tailored to local needs. Our goal is to ensure these solutions are not just implemented, but sustainable over the long term.

• Building Ecosystems: Beyond hardware, human and institutional capacity are required to operate and maintain technology, strengthening national and regional STI ecosystems.

• Catalyzing Partnerships: We view collaboration as the key to scale. By convening partners across the public, private, and third sectors, we facilitate the technology transfer and deployment pathways necessary to translate innovation into tangible impact.

Driving Impact for Inclusive Development

We actively identify and assess technological solutions relevant to key development sectors including Agriculture, Infrastructure, Health, and Education. By ensuring interventions are context-appropriate and impact-oriented, we bridge the gap between innovation and real-world development.