KfW Development Bank aims to increase the understanding of interrelationships relevant for development policy and to encourage the rapid integration of new scientific knowledge into developmental policy and practice.To this end, KfW Development Bank works closely with national and international scientific institutions. The experts of KfW Development Bank systematically follow current research, support research accompanying projects in local setups, and help align research strategies and projects with practical needs through their involvement in academic committees. KfW Development Bank also awards research prizes, encourages scientists and practitioners to share ideas and information, and circulates new findings in their publication series.