Centre for Democracy & Development (www.cdd.org.uk)
The Centre for Democracy and Development is an independent, non-governmental
research and training institution, which aims to promote the values of democracy,
peacebuilding and human security in Africa, and especially in the West African
sub-region through the provision of policy-oriented scholarship, networking
and coalition- building work and extensive capacity-building initiatives.
CDD?s research and training projects cover Governance, Human Rights, Peace
and Security, and Environment, Gender, and Economic Development issues.
In less than a decade of its existence, it has become a central reference
point for researchers and activists as a result of its work on human security,
peace building, international justice and democratic governance.
Institute for Security Studies (www.iss.co.za)
Based in South Africa, the Institute for Security Studies is one of the
continent?s leading research centres that is dedicated to the understanding
of human security issues, particularly in Southern Africa. The Institute
seeks to conceptualise, inform and enhance the security debate in Africa
through independent applied research and analysis; facilitating and supporting
policy formulation; raising awareness of decision-makers and the public;
monitoring trends and policy implementation; collecting, interpreting and
disseminating information; national, regional and international networking;
and building capacity.
Center for International Cooperation (www.ciponline.org)
Based in Washington, D.C., USA, CIP seeks to promote U.S. foreign policy
based on international cooperation, demilitarization and respect for basic
human rights. The Center for International Policy was founded in 1975, in
the wake of the Vietnam War, by former diplomats and peace activists. The
Center has led and played a vital role in an impressive number of citizens?
initiatives. Working closely with allies in Congress, the Center campaigned
to make sure that a government?s human rights record became a factor in
allocating foreign aid. In the 1980s, the Center staff became the Washington
advocates for Costa Rican President Oscar Arias?s peace plan for Central
America. The Centre has continued to play an important role in the promotion
of transparency and accountability in US foreign policy.
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