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Knowledge for sustainable development

KIT Institute is an independent knowledge institute. Guided by the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), our work focuses on global health, gender and sustainable economic development.

Our Impact Areas

  • Gender Equality

    At KIT Institute, our gender specialists help you make sense of gender for your organisation and development programmes. Together, we maximise the impact of your gender interventions and bring positive and equitable change to people’s everyday lives.

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  • Global Health

    KIT Institute envisions a world where everyone can realise their full health potential. Health around the world is improving, but large groups of people are being left behind. We focus on empowering people and strengthening health systems, with a particular focus on developing countries.

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  • Sustainable Economic Development

    As a knowledge institute, KIT lnstitute compiles, analyses and develops new knowledge on sustainable economic development.

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News

  • Make 2025 the year of impact: Join KIT Institute’s Public and Global Health Courses

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    Do you want to increase your knowledge and experience as a public health professional? Join us at KIT Institute in Amsterdam in 2025 and gain practical insights into public and global health through our specialised short courses or our comprehensive Master of Public Health (MPH) programme. Whether you are interested in short courses or a […]

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  • First Graduation of the New Core Course in Public Health and Health Equity

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    On Friday, 13th December 2024, we celebrated the successful conclusion of the first edition of the Core Course in Public Health and Health Equity – a transformative milestone in the evolution of our educational programmes. This new course combines the strengths of the former NTC course and the Core Course in Public Health, providing participants […]

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  • Supporting Healthcare Resilience in Syria

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    At this historic moment, KIT Institute would like to mark its solidarity with the Syrian people, who have endured so much, yet have shown immense resilience in the face of conflict and crisis. This historic occasion, filled with hope yet also uncertainty for the future, underscores the continued importance of strengthening essential systems, institutions and […]

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Study at KIT Institute

KIT Institute equips health professionals with the knowledge needed to address public health challenges around the world. Go to our Study Programmes

  • Master of Science in Public Health and Health Equity

    The Master of Public Health and Health Equity (MPH-HE) is a mid-career Master of Science programme, organised by KIT Institute and the VU University Amsterdam. It is meant for professionals working in health service delivery or health management, in national health systems or international organisations.

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  • Core Course in Public Health and Health Equity

    The Core Course in Public Health and Health Equity is a three-month course that prepares you to systematically analyse and address complex public health issues, covering epidemiology, health system aspects, and broader social determinants of health.

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  • Analysing Disrupted Health Systems

    If you are a health professional working in or with countries in crisis, working as health personnel in government institutions, NGOs, UN agencies and humanitarian organisations or as an independent consultant, then this course is intended for you.

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KIT MAG

KIT MAG: an annual magazine packed with stories about our activities, at our campus in Amsterdam and with partners worldwide.

Browse the magazine online or take a copy with you when you visit KIT (at the reception).

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Featured projects

  • Navigating systemic market transformation: Mid-term Review of IDH 2021 – 2025

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    IDH has contracted KIT Institute and the Institute of Development Studies (IDS) to conduct a mid-term and end-term evaluation of IDH’s full corporate portfolio of programs. IDH is an international organisation that brings together public and private stakeholders with the aim  to make global agricultural markets more sustainable and more inclusive.  In December 2024 KIT completed […]

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  • Mid-term Evaluation of The Coffee Farmer Income Resilience Program (CFIRP)

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    The Coffee Farmer Income Resilience Program (CFIRP), launched in Kenya and Uganda by the IKEA Foundation and IDH, aims to address the daily challenges faced by coffee farmers and improve their livelihoods. The programme focuses on increasing income resilience by integrating sustainable farming practices, known as regenerative agriculture, with support services tailored to farmers’ needs. […]

    Read more : Mid-term Evaluation of The Coffee Farmer Income Resilience Program (CFIRP)

  • KIT Knowledge Management Focal Points for the Land-at-Scale Programme

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    KIT is the Knowledge Management Focal Point for the partners in the 12 countries included in Land-at-Scale. As the Focal Point we also work to promote exchange between the partners across countries and regions, enhancing the learning within the programme at large.

    Read more : KIT Knowledge Management Focal Points for the Land-at-Scale Programme
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