The Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre (IDMC) was established in 1998 by the Norwegian Refugee Council, as the leading international body monitoring conflict-induced internal displacement worldwide. It has been hosting an IDP Network with the purpose of raising the profile and diversity of various initiatives taking place by and on behalf of internally displaced persons worldwide.

Through this directory of IDP network members, the IDMC strives to facilitate communication among IDP communities and related organizations. The Network consists of national IDP organizations which have become members by signing up to a code of conduct. It provides a platform for members to share contact details, descriptions of their work and experiences.