Third World Network (TWN) is an independent non-profit international research and advocacy organisation involved in bringing about a greater articulation of the needs, aspirations and rights of the people in developing countries and in promoting a fair distribution of world resources and forms of development which are humane and are in harmony with nature. 

Its headquarters is in Penang (Malaysia) with offices in Delhi (India) and Geneva (Switzerland) and research staff based in Jakarta, Manila, Kathmandu and Beijing.