The Development Office is the office of the Curia called to offer help and assistance to the Minister General with his Definitory to co-ordinate, assist and supervise everything concerning the projects that the friars minor conduct in the world in the areas of formation, mission support, social welfare and solidarity. The Development Office oversees the projects and their progress, and plans the funds allocated to them. In identifying and planning the financial needs of the projects, the Development Office collaborates with the General Bursar and the OFM Fraternitas ONLUS Foundation.