Why Community-Led Development is the Future of Sustainable Change
At CDECS, we’ve learned through decades of fieldwork that the most successful development projects
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An ISO 9001:2015 certified nonprofit organization working at the intersection of community empowerment, policy research, and sustainable development.
Who We Are
Centre for Development Communication & Studies (CDECS) is a Rajasthan-based, ISO-certified development organization committed to strengthening underserved communities through research, training, capacity building, and grassroots interventions.Founded in 1996, we have worked with national & international agencies, civil society groups, and government bodies to implement people-first solutions in:
Our Focus Areas
Sustainable Livelihoods & Agriculture
Water, Sanitation & Hygiene (WASH)
Health, Nutrition & Well-being
Education & Skill Development
Women & Child Empowerment
Social Impact Assessment & Governance
Climate Change & Environment Protection
Infrastructure & Policy Advocacy
Collaborated Partner
At CDECS, collaboration is at the heart of everything we do. Over the years, we have partnered with a wide range of government bodies, bilateral and multilateral agencies, academic institutions, and civil society organizations to co-create solutions that bring real, lasting change.
These partnerships strengthen our ability to deliver on-ground development programs, conduct policy research, and implement innovative models for community empowerment.
News & Update
The Role of Social Impact Assessments in Responsible Development
In a rapidly developing nation like India, infrastructure and industrial projects often clash with
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