Created in 1995 and located on the former Fort Clayton military base with a view overlooking the Panama Canal, The City of Knowledge is an international complex for education, research, and innovation. It has been developed to promote and facilitate synergy between universities, scientific research centers, businesses, and international organizations. The City of Knowledge is governed by a private, non-profit organization and its many tenants include a variety of international organizations such as: UNICEF, Peace Corps, World Food Program, Special Olympics, International Fund for Agricultural Development and CARE International.