The International Consortium for Social Development (ICSD) brings together scholars, practitioners, and students from social work, welfare, and development studies. ICSD advances social development processes that strengthen community capacity and promote social, economic, and environmental well-being worldwide.
The International Consortium for Social Development (ICSD) is taking an active role at the Second World Summit for Social Development (SWSSD) in Doha. View the summit programme here. With consultative status at the United Nations, the ICSD is sending 15 representatives to contribute directly to the Summit’s Political Declaration and global priorities.
Visit our dedicated SWSSD page to learn more about ICSD’s response, commitments, and side-event participation.
11th ICSD Asia Pacific Conference,
Date: TBD 2026
Hosted by the Christ University Bengaluru, India
25th ICSD CONFERENCE,
Date: TBD 2027
Hosted by School of Social Work University of Georgia
Social Development Issues is published three times a year in February, July, and November. It serves as a scholarly forum linking multiple disciplines, nations, and cultures. The journal’s purpose is to promote consideration of issues that affect social justice as well as the development and well veing of individuals and their communities.