The International Vaccine Institute (IVI) is a nonprofit International Organization established in 1997 as an initiative of the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). We are among the few organizations in the world dedicated to vaccines and vaccination for global health. Our mission: Discover, develop and deliver safe, effective and affordable vaccines for global public health. IVI is headquartered in Seoul, Republic of Korea, as our host country. The Republic of Korea, Sweden, and the World Health Organization (WHO) are among the 36 signatories to our international treaty. (Source: www.ivi.int)