About Us
The Center for Peace, Democracy, and Development (CPDD) is dedicated to advancing democracy, rule of law, and economic and social development in post-communist, transitional, and developing areas abroad. Working with local partners, CPDD focuses on:
- Strengthening local government and civil society
- Promoting viable, independent media
- Helping judiciaries become more effective and more transparent
- Assisting in conflict reduction
- Promoting greater educational and economic opportunities
CPDD builds highly effective rule of law, judicial reform, media development, and educational exchange and training programs through ongoing partnerships with:
- Foreign universities
- Courts and judicial associations
- Development agencies
- NGOs
- Citizens groups
