A multidisciplinary approach to complex challenges

      KPMG firms’ dedicated International Development Assistance Services (IDAS) practice works to address challenges faced by the international development community. Working with development organizations on a variety of projects; helping them run effectively and efficiently as organizations, and to realize their aims and deliver programmatic impact, the IDAS practice brings leading global and local professionals to work together to deliver a range of services that are tailored to meet the development sector’s unique needs.​

      The IDAS Institute is our Global Center of Excellence that supports KPMG firms in the pursuit of international development opportunities, primarily with:​

      • multilateral development banks,
      • bilateral donors,
      • the United Nations System​,
      • and nonprofit organizations (e.g., foundations and NGOs).

      KPMG’s global network of member firms operates in 139 countries and territories and has more than 275,000 people around the world, providing Advisory, Tax, and Audit services to industry and global capital markets and are committed to supporting the global effort to reach the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by 2030.


      Experience of damage assessment and reconstruction organization

      Explore how KPMG firms' collaboration with Multilateral Development Banks (MDBs) and governments are helping to drive global economic progress.

      Digital transformation to achieve the sustainable development goals.

      Cross-sectoral capabilities

      The KPMG IDAS practice has been developing a series of collateral pieces demonstrating KPMG firms’ cross-sectoral capabilities and the ways we can help clients in delivering sustainable advice in complex,​ fragile, and developing country environments.

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      Digital Transformation for Development


      KPMG leverages its Alliance partnerships and offers digital transformation services including developing digital strategies, fostering local innovation, implementing AI-enabled approaches, and more to drive transformative change for public and private sector clients globally.

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      Energy Transformation Solutions for Emerging Markets


      KPMG offers a range of energy transformation solutions for emerging markets, including strategic advisory services for renewable energy adoption, energy finance transaction support, digital solutions to enhance energy operations, and more.

      If you’d like to learn more about these topic areas or any other IDAS Services, please connect with Mark Fitzgerald, Global Head of IDAS, and Robert Gilpin, Global Lead of IDAS Institute.


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      KPMG supporting international development



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      Mark Fitzgerald

      Global Head, International Development Assistance Services, KPMG International and Principal

      KPMG International