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Top 25 Development economics organizations based in Canada

Name: Development economics organizations based in Canada
Creator: RevenueBase
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Compiled by the RevenueBase Data Team Data refreshed Sep 19, 2026 185 companies tracked

RevenueBase identified 185 development economics organizations headquartered in Canada as of September 2026 and tracks 5,324 professional contacts across them, including 1,500 with verified work emails. Ottawa is the largest hub.

This list covers development economics organizations headquartered in Canada, matched on what each company actually does as described in its own words. Ranked by team size, largest first. Every row shows the company's own description, its RevenueBase Smart Search rating, and when it was last checked. Data refreshed September 19, 2026.

Published by RevenueBase, a B2B data infrastructure company. This list was built with RevenueBase Smart Search, the natural-language company search RevenueBase customers use to build their own targeted lists and unlock verified emails and direct dials at the companies on them. How these lists are built and judged.

How to read this list HQ checked on every row RevenueBase Smart Search rating on every row Refreshed Sep 19, 2026 86% judged on-target in blind review

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5,324Contacts tracked

1,500Verified emails

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The 25 largest development economics organizations based in Canada

Ranked by team size

Top 25 of 185 development economics organizations based in Canada, ranked by team size, largest first. Data refreshed Sep 19, 2026. RevenueBase Smart Search rates how each company's information relates to development economics organizations: strong evidence (its own description names it), partial (names part of it), indirect (matched on the rest of its profile rather than the description shown). Click a contact count to view that company's people.
#	Company	RevenueBase Smart Search	Headquarters	Employees	Contacts
1	Cowater International	Partial evidence	Ottawa, ON, CanadaHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	1,001-5,000	613 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Cowater is a global leader in management consulting services, focusing on developing and emerging economies.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
2	CECI	Indirect evidence	Montréal, QC, CanadaHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	51-200	507 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Le CECI est une organisation internationale qui œuvre pour un développement durable et inclusif avec un leadership accru des femmes et des filles.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
3	Cuso International	Strong evidence	Ottawa, ON, CanadaHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	51-200	397 contacts →
	Strong evidence “Cuso International is an international cooperation and development organization that works to create economic and social opportunities for marginalized groups.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
4	International Institute For Sustainable Development	Partial evidence	Winnipeg, MB, CanadaHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	51-200	375 contacts →
	Partial evidence “The International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD) is an award-winning think tank working to solve today’s greatest sustainable development challenges.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
5	Meda Mennonite Economic Development Associates	Strong evidence	Waterloo, ON, CanadaHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	201-500	326 contacts →
	Strong evidence “MEDA is an international economic development organization whose mission is to create business solutions to poverty.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
6	Alinea International	Partial evidence	Calgary, AB, CanadaHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	501-1,000	310 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Alinea is an international development consultancy providing technical and management expertise that helps people improve their lives.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
7	Raising The Village	Indirect evidence	Toronto, ON, CanadaHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	201-500	241 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Raising The Village is a registered, Canadian not-for-profit organization that partners with ultra-poor, last-mile communities to increase Household-level Income and Production…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
8	Catalyste	Indirect evidence	Toronto, ON, CanadaHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	51-200	208 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “With over 50 years’ experience in over 30 countries, our global reputation is based on our demonstrated ability to manage consistently high-performing, highly inclusive…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
9	Développement International Desjardins DID	Indirect evidence	Lévis, QC, CanadaHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	51-200	188 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “During 50 years we have contributed to bring better quality and life conditions to Womens, young, entrepreneurs and farmers around the world.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
10	Oxfam Canada	Indirect evidence	Ottawa, ON, CanadaHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	51-200	125 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Oxfam Canada works with partner organizations in developing countries; tackling the root causes of poverty and inequity and helping people to create self-reliant and sustainable…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
11	AGA Khan Foundation Canada	Partial evidence	Ottawa, ON, CanadaHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	51-200	120 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Aga Khan Foundation Canada (AKFC) is a non‐profit international development agency, working in Africa, Asia, and the Middle East to find sustainable solutions to the complex…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
12	Momentum Calgary	Partial evidence	Calgary, AB, CanadaHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	51-200	115 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Momentum is a change-making organization that combines social and economic strategies to reduce poverty.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
13	Agriteam Canada Consulting LTD	Indirect evidence	Calgary, AB, CanadaHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	51-200	88 contacts →
	Indirect evidence Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
14	Terre Sans Frontières	Indirect evidence	La Prairie, QC, CanadaHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	51-200	77 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Terre Sans Frontières (TSF) est un organisme de coopération internationale voué au mieux-être et à l’autonomie de populations défavorisées.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
15	Co-Operative Development Foundation Of Canada	Partial evidence	Ottawa, ON, CanadaHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	11-50	56 contacts →
	Partial evidence “The Co-operative Development Foundation of Canada (CDF Canada) partners with co-operatives and community-based organizations in Africa, Asia, Latin America, Eastern Europe, and…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
16	Community Futures North Okanagan	Partial evidence	Vernon, BC, CanadaHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	11-50	52 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Community Futures North Okanagan's goal to assist the community to find local solutions to complex economic issues.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
17	CRUX	Indirect evidence	Toronto, ON, CanadaHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	51-200	52 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “CRUX International is a global consulting and implementation firm redefining how impact is delivered in today’s complex world.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
18	Baastel	Partial evidence	Gatineau, QC, CanadaHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	11-50	51 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Established in 1989, Baastel is a global consulting firm specializing in sustainable development, with offices in Gatineau (Canada), Brussels (Belgium) and Paris (France).” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
19	C2d	Partial evidence	Montreal, QC, CanadaHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	11-50	38 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Version française plus bas) C2D conceptualizes projects for education systems modernization, economic growth and public finance reforms.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
20	Kanaga Consulting	Indirect evidence	Montreal, QC, CanadaHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	11-50	37 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “Kanaga Consulting provides consulting services to private businesses, governments, donors, multilateral organizations, local actors and other stakeholders involved in the…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
21	Food For The Hungry Canada	Partial evidence	Abbotsford, BC, CanadaHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	11-50	31 contacts →
	Partial evidence “FH Canada, part of the global Food for the Hungry (FH) network, is a registered non-governmental organization dedicated to sustainable development and emergency response among the…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
22	Northguide	Partial evidence	Waterloo, CanadaHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	11-50	28 contacts →
	Partial evidence “At NorthGuide®, we help build resilient economies, strong industries, and lasting organizations.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
23	Lundin Foundation	Indirect evidence	Vancouver, BC, CanadaHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	11-50	26 contacts →
	Indirect evidence “The Lundin Foundation is a registered Canadian non-profit organization working in partnership with the Lundin Group of companies, host governments, and local communities to…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
24	Canadian Leaders In International Consulting Clic	Partial evidence	Ottawa, ON, CanadaHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	11-50	22 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Complex development environments demand more than technical expertise, they require partners who understand the terrain.” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026
25	Limestone Analytics	Partial evidence	Kingston, ON, CanadaHQ checked Sep 19, 2026	11-50	21 contacts →
	Partial evidence “Limestone Analytics is an international consulting firm providing comprehensive analytical services across the full life cycle of development projects, social programs and public…” Source: RevenueBase Database · checked Sep 19, 2026

RevenueBase Smart Search

RevenueBase Smart Search assesses information from a company’s LinkedIn profile, information supplied directly by the company, its website, and other publicly available sources. It uses that information to rate how closely the company relates to this list’s category: development economics organizations. Every row carries its rating and the description the rating was read from, so each one can be checked rather than taken on trust.

Strong evidence: The company's own public description of its business names development economics organizations.
Partial evidence: Its own public description names part of development economics organizations, so it works in or next to the category without describing itself that way.
Indirect evidence: The description shown does not name development economics organizations. The match rests on the rest of the company's public profile rather than the one sentence quoted here, so this is the rating to check first.

RevenueBase Smart Search is how these lists are built: RevenueBase's data engine and AI assemble the companies that match a category defined in a user's own words, so a list can be about what companies actually do rather than about whichever industry code they were filed under.

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Development economics organizations based in Canada at a glance

As of Sep 19, 2026

28.2%Verified-email coverage

28.8Average contacts per company

1-10Median size (employees)

16.8%Largest-city concentration · Ottawa

Sep 19, 2026Page data refreshed

Companies by employee count

1-10

117

11-50

51-200

201-500

501-1,000

1,001-5,000

Email recency for this list is measured worldwide rather than for Canada, so it is reported there. Company counts and contact totals on this page are exact for Canada, over 185 companies.

How this list was built

Company categories are rarely black and white. RevenueBase reads each company's own description of its business to decide whether it belongs among development economics organizations, so some rows will be adjacent to the category rather than pure plays. The description and RevenueBase Smart Search rating on every row are there so you can check each match yourself.

Source: The RevenueBase company graph: 60 million companies and 398.9 million professional contacts resolved from primary sources, queried with RevenueBase Smart Search, the natural-language company search available to every RevenueBase user.
What qualifies: Companies headquartered in Canada whose own description of what they do matches “development economics organizations”. Matching reads each company's description, not its industry code or its name.
RevenueBase Smart Search: RevenueBase Smart Search is how this list is assembled and how each row is rated. RevenueBase's data engine and AI assess a company's LinkedIn profile, information supplied directly by the company, its website and other publicly available information, then relate it to a category defined in a user's own words. Each row is rated strong evidence (its own description names development economics organizations), partial evidence (it names part of the category) or indirect evidence (the description shown names none of it and the match rests on the rest of the company's profile). The description supporting each rating is quoted on the row.
What we exclude: Companies whose own description does not clearly place them among development economics organizations, and records with no verified work email. Companies headquartered outside Canada are excluded even when they keep an office there.
Match quality: In blind human judging of this matching method, 86% of matched companies were on target. Expect roughly 1 in 7 rows to be adjacent to the category rather than a pure play. Every row shows the company's own description and its RevenueBase Smart Search rating so you can judge each match yourself. Read the full methodology: how the lists are built, how the judging worked, and what the figure means.
Ranking: Team size, largest first: companies are ordered by the number of professionals RevenueBase tracks at each one. Employee ranges shown are reported bands, for context.
Verification: Every listed company carries at least one verified work email, 1,500 across the full list. Contacts re-verify on a rolling cadence, and each contact's own verification date is shown inside RevenueBase.
Refresh: This page's figures were pulled from the company graph on September 19, 2026. Lists refresh periodically as the graph is re-checked.
Corrections: Wrong category, wrong headquarters, or a company that has closed? Use “Report an issue” on any row. Reports go to the RevenueBase Data Team and feed back into the company graph.

Development economics organizations by metro

Development economics organizations in Ottawa31
Development economics organizations in Toronto29

Frequently asked

What is RevenueBase Smart Search?

RevenueBase Smart Search is how RevenueBase decides which companies belong on this list and how strongly each one fits. Its data engine and AI assess a company's LinkedIn profile, information supplied directly by the company, its website and other publicly available information, then relate it to the category the list is about. Each row is rated strong evidence when the company's own description names development economics organizations, partial evidence when it names part of the category, and indirect evidence when the description shown names none of it and the match rests on the rest of the company's profile.

How many development economics organizations are there based in Canada?

RevenueBase identified 185 development economics organizations headquartered in Canada as of September 2026, matched on each company's own description of what it does rather than its industry code.

What is the largest company on this list?

Cowater International, headquartered in Ottawa, tops this list with the largest team on record.

Which city has the most development economics organizations?

Ottawa leads with 31 headquartered companies, followed by Toronto (29) and Montreal (20).

How do I get contact information for these companies?

A free RevenueBase account lets you run this exact search and work the top results, verified emails and direct dials included. Upgrading unlocks all 1,500 verified decision-maker contacts tracked across these 185 companies.

How current is this list?

The list refreshes periodically as the company graph is re-checked. This page's figures were pulled on September 19, 2026.

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About this data

RevenueBase is a B2B data infrastructure company. Its company graph covers 60 million companies and 398.9 million professional contacts, with emails verified on a rolling cadence rather than scraped once and left to decay. These company lists are generated directly from that graph with RevenueBase Smart Search, the same natural-language company search every RevenueBase user has: describe a market in plain words, get the companies that match, and add verified emails and direct dials for the people at them. It is the same data that powers RevenueBase's B2B data products, and a free account includes 500 credits to start. How these lists are built and judged.