The Centre for Democracy, Research and Development, (CEDRED) is a registered policy research and advocacy not-for-profit organization. It envisions an informed and democratic society in Eastern Africa that is prosperous, equitable and committed to the rule of law and sustainable development. CEDRED’s mission is to empower citizens, civil society organizations (CSOs), Community Based Organizations (CBOs), Government, and representative institutions for an equitable and democratic society through capacity building, advocacy, research and policy development and effective dissemination and partnership building.The Centre for Democracy, Research and Development, (

The Centre for Democracy, Research and Development, (CEDRED) aims to contribute towards sustainable development in Eastern Africa by promoting positive, innovative and accommodating approaches to addressing challenges of development through capacity building, advocacy, research and policy development, effective dissemination and partnership building.

Purpose

The purpose of the Centre for Democracy, Research and Development, (CEDRED) is to uphold and share the values and principles of democracy in order to promote sustainable development in Eastern Africa through peace and stability.