KIT Royal Tropical Institute

KIT Royal Tropical Institute was founded in 1910 as the ‘Colonial Institute’ to study the tropics and to promote trade and industry in the colonial territories of the Netherlands. It was founded by the Ministry of the Colonies, the City of Amsterdam, the Artis Royal Zoo, and prominent businesses active in the Dutch colonies.

Since 1926, KIT has been housed in a historic, neo-renaissance building at the edge of the Oosterpark specially designed by the architect J.J. van Nieukerken and his sons. The building has been designated as a national monument.

Our expertise in agriculture, economics, health, and gender, combined with advanced data and information management, helps create sustainable development for millions of people around the globe.

We provide tailor-made scientific and research services for assessing and solving development challenges.Our expertise in agriculture, economics, health, and gender, combined with advanced data and information management, helps create sustainable development for millions of people around the globe.