The Global Development Network (GDN) is a public international organization that supports high-quality, policy-oriented social science research in developing and transition countries. It offers financial resources, global networking, information access, training, peer review, and mentoring to researchers. GDN's target audience includes researchers, policymakers, and development stakeholders. Its unique selling proposition is bridging the gap between research and policy by connecting researchers with policymakers to foster inclusive development. GDN is headquartered in New Delhi and operates in over 60 countries[1][3][4].