The Institute for Development and International Relations (IRMO) is a public, non-profit, scientific and policy research institute engaged in the interdisciplinary study of European and international economic, political and cultural relations and communication. Founded in 1963 by the University of Zagreb and the Croatian Chamber of Commerce as the Africa Research Institute, it has changed its name several times, reflecting the changes in scholarly focus. Its mission is developing and disseminating the theoretical, methodological and technical knowledge and skills required for the scientific and professional interpretation and evaluation of contemporary international relations. The institute has 44 employees.