Centre tricontinental - CETRI

What we do: Centre tricontinental (CETRI) is a Belgian non-governmental organization dedicated to the study, publication, capacity-building, and consultancy on North-South relations and the challenges of globalization, with a focus on Africa, Asia, and Latin America. CETRI amplifies voices from the Global South and critically reflects on development policies amid global reconfigurations. Its work centers on social justice, inclusivity, and respect for cultural and ecological rights, supporting social and political actors advocating these rights. CETRI also provides study and training on development issues and social movements, and offers accommodation for students and doctoral candidates from the South at its Louvain-la-Neuve site.

Where we are located: CETRI is headquartered at Av. Ste Gertrude 5, 1348 Ottignies-Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium.

Short history: Founded in 1976 in Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium, CETRI has grown into a center for critical reflection on development policies and North-South relations. Since 1994, it has published the Alternatives Sud collection in partnership with Syllepse publishing house in Paris. CETRI is a member of Belgian federations such as CNCD-11.11.11 and Acodev.

Organization & culture: CETRI employs a diverse team of 47 professionals who foster a collaborative culture valuing innovation and critical thinking. The organization is rooted in values of social justice, inclusivity, and respect for cultural and ecological rights. It collaborates with a broad network of research institutions, NGOs, and partners worldwide.

Recent developments: CETRI’s recent thematic focus includes socio-environmental and democratic mobilizations, globalization challenges, the rise of the Global South, and changes in international cooperation. Bernard Duterme is the current director, emphasizing ecological and development issues from Southern perspectives.