Center for Development and Capacity Building (CDCB) is a local civil society think-tank non-profit making organization established in 2012. Its establishment was promoted by a group of volunteer practitioners, academicians, researchers and civil society leaders with the objective of supporting the development of regional states and their local governments through research, training and advisory services. CDCB prioritizes issues which have multiple positive impacts in enhancing good governance, ensuring sustainable peace and development in the region. The focus areas for the coming five years include; Undertaking Research, Conducting Trainings, Organizing Forums and Implementing Innovative Projects with high replication potential