Council For International Development

What Council For International Development does

The Council For International Development (CID) is a New Zealand-based non-profit registered charity and peak body founded in 1985, representing 90+ international development NGOs operating in Aotearoa and the wider Pacific. Its functional role is to convene, advocate for, and professionalise the international development sector through collective policy representation, member services, training, and accountability frameworks including a Code of Conduct and Humanitarian Network.

CID's core offerings are member services and knowledge products: annual conferences, training workshops, the DEV101 e-learning platform, a podcast, peer awards (Collaboration Award, Photo Competition), and policy advocacy directed at the New Zealand government and international donors. Its principal partnership is with MFAT (New Zealand's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade), with cross-regional coordination via ACFID (Australia) and PIANGO (Pacific Islands).

The business model is membership-fee driven, supplemented by conference and training revenue. CID operates with a small team (1–10 employees) under Executive Director Peter Rudd, headquartered in Wellington. As a registered charity rather than a commercial entity, financial performance is not publicly disclosed, and growth is measured in member reach, policy influence, and sector capability uplift rather than revenue.

Name

Council For International Development

Legal name

Council for International Development

Website

https://cid.org.nz

Company type

Private

Founded year

1985

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Council For International Development is a New Zealand registered charity and peak body, founded 1985, representing 90+ international development NGOs through advocacy, training, an annual conference, and a Code of Conduct, headquartered in Wellington under Executive Director Peter Rudd.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

NGO Umbrella Organisation Services

NAICS

Professional Organizations (81392), International Affairs (92812), National Security and International Affairs (928)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600), International Affairs (9721)

akta.pro industry

PRIMARYBPADAEAK

Humanitarian-Development-Peace Nexus & Resilience Programming

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/International Development & Technical Assistance

SECONDARYBPADAEAA

Program & Project Implementation (TA Delivery)

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/International Development & Technical Assistance

SECONDARYTHAHACAA

Association & Society Conference Management (Nonprofit, Professional Bodies)

Travel & Hospitality/MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences & Exhibitions)/Professional Conference Organizers (PCOs) & Meeting Planners

SECONDARYBPADAOAC

Official Development Assistance (ODA) Program Management

Business & Public Services/International Organizations & Development/Donor Coordination, Grantmaking & Development Finance Programs

SECONDARYBPAIAIAG

Development Cooperation & Foreign Aid Administration

Business & Public Services/Public Sector & Government Administration/Foreign Affairs & Diplomatic Services

Keywords

• International development coordination
• Humanitarian sector advocacy
• NGO membership network
• Professional standards framework
• Development sector training

Headquarters

HQ city

Wellington

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: CID generates revenue through membership fees from over 90 member organizations including NGOs, academic institutions, think tanks, research organisations, business, consultants and social organisations. Membership tiers include Full Member, Affiliate Member, Individual Member.
2. Conference and event revenue: CID organizes annual conferences (2022, 2023, 2024, 2025) and events, generating revenue through ticket sales and sponsorship. Conferences are supported by MFAT and partner sponsors.
3. Training and e-learning programs: CID offers DEV101 e-learning course introducing the international development and humanitarian aid sector, and Code of Conduct e-learning courses.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Council for International Development (CID) is the peak membership body for international development and humanitarian organisations in Aotearoa New Zealand. It convenes over 90 member organisations through an annual conference, an e-learning course (DEV101) introducing the development sector, a Code of Conduct framework with compliance training, and a Humanitarian Network coordinating disaster response across the Pacific region.

Product overview

The Council for International Development (CID) is a membership-based coalition of over 90 organisations operating in the international development and humanitarian aid sector in Aotearoa New Zealand. CID's product portfolio centres on convening, capacity building, and sector coordination services rather than a single unified technology product. The core offerings include the Annual Conference (2024-2026), CID Humanitarian Network (using Slack for coordination), DEV101 E-Learning course for sector introduction, Code of Conduct framework with e-learning resources, Photo Competition, Collaboration Award, Useful Outsiders Podcast, CID Weekly Newsletter, Discussion Papers and Submissions, and annual Sector Surveys. These products function as an integrated suite supporting CID's mission to connect, advocate for, and build capacity among New Zealand's international development organisations, with the membership network and annual events serving as the primary platform for sector engagement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• CID Membership Network
• DEV101 E-Learning Course
• CID Annual Conference
• CID Humanitarian Network
• Code of Conduct Framework

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration2 records

Partnerships

Twelve partnerships are on record, tiered core, gold sponsor, lunch sponsor, supporter, minor and platinum sponsor.

• Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade (MFAT)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerMFAT is the primary government partner supporting CID's annual conference and sector coordination. The MFAT/NGO Hui is held annually connecting MFAT and NGO partners for workshops, panel presentations, and discussions on challenges and trends.
• OSACO Groupgold sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold Sponsor for Conference 2023. Māori-owned business providing investigation, training, safeguarding, compliance, governance, security, anti-corruption services to humanitarian and development organisations.
• Tetra Tech International Developmentgold sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerGold Sponsor for Conference 2023. Leading global development consulting firm with 40+ years experience providing sustainable development services in 80+ countries.
• StoneX Global Paymentslunch sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerLunch Sponsor for Conference 2023. Provides customised foreign exchange and payment services for charities, NGOs and financial institutions, specialising in transferring funds to developing world.
• Direct Impact GroupsupporterGTM or Marketing PartnerSupporter Sponsor for Conference 2023. Independent international consultancy specialising in creating and delivering change needed to maximise social impact.
• Pacific Islands Association of Non-Governmental Organizations (PIANGO)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPIANGO represents Pacific civil society interests in regional and international fora. Executive Director Emeline Siale Ilolahia participates in CID conference panels on localisation and partnerships.
• Australian Council for International Development (ACFID)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCID's Australian sister organisation. CEO Marc Purcell speaks at CID conferences. Organisations hold joint conferences and collaborate on sector development.
• Living Wage Aotearoa New ZealandminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCID is accredited as a Living Wage employer, demonstrating commitment to fair compensation for staff.
• OSKYplatinum sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum Sponsor for Conference 2022. Independent web development agency providing website and technology services.
• Fisher & Paykel Healthcareplatinum sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum Sponsor for Conference 2022. Medical device company that worked with UNICEF, WHO, and Pacific governments during COVID pandemic.
• Conservation Internationalplatinum sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum Sponsor for Conference 2022. Global organisation working to protect nature benefits for humanity, has helped protect 6 million square km of land and sea.
• Tonkin & Taylorplatinum sponsorGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum Sponsor for Conference 2022. Employee-owned NZ engineering and science company providing support to humanitarian sector in NZ and Pacific/Asia regions.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Emerging players

• Humentum: Humentum is a US-based organization providing training, resources, and professional development for humanitarian and development organizations. Its training and capacity-building focus parallels CID's DEV101 e-learning and sector training offerings.
• CHS Alliance: CHS Alliance is a global alliance of humanitarian and development organizations focused on accountability and quality through the Core Humanitarian Standard. CID's Code of Conduct for member organizations operates in a similar accountability and standards space.

Direct peers

• Australian Council for International Development (ACFID): ACFID is CID's Australian counterpart and the peak body for Australian international development NGOs. The two organizations hold joint conferences, share professional standards, and collaborate on Code of Conduct frameworks, making ACFID the most directly comparable organization.
• Bond: Bond is the UK network for international development organizations, bringing together over 400 NGOs and serving as a similar peak body for advocacy, networking, and member standards. Its scope and structure closely mirror CID's role in NZ.
• InterAction: InterAction is the largest US-based alliance of international NGOs and partners, convening 200+ organizations for advocacy, professional standards, and collaboration. While much larger, it serves the analogous peak-body function for the American development sector.

Others

• Humanitarian Network and Partnership Week (HNPW): HNPW is a global forum for humanitarian networking, partnerships, and coordination. While a forum rather than a membership body, it overlaps with CID's Humanitarian Network in facilitating NGO coordination on disaster response and collaboration.
• Haiya Mama: Haiya Mama is an emerging platform focused on women's empowerment in the Pacific. While a much smaller and more focused initiative, it operates within the same Pacific NGO ecosystem that CID convenes, and represents a newer entrant in the localization discussion.

Broad incumbents

• ICVA (International Council of Voluntary Agencies): ICVA is a global network of humanitarian NGOs focused on influencing policy and promoting effective humanitarian action. Its convening and advocacy role for NGO networks parallels CID's broader coordination function for NZ members.

Regional players

• Pacific Cooperation Foundation: Pacific Cooperation Foundation is a New Zealand-based organization that strengthens connections between NZ and the Pacific. While more focused on business and economic links, it operates in the same NZ-Pacific development ecosystem and engages overlapping stakeholders.
• Pacific Islands Association of Non-Governmental Organizations (PIANGO): PIANGO is the regional network for Pacific civil society organizations, representing NGO interests in regional and international fora. PIDANGO partnered with CID for conference panels on localisation and shares an overlapping membership in Pacific-focused development NGOs.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• Facebookfacebook.com/CouncilforInternationalDevelopment
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/cid-nz
• Instagraminstagram.com/cid_nz

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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