Center for Development Economics Studies
Research-Innovation-Development
The Center for Development Economics Studies (CDES) is a non-profit research organization committed to advancing interdisciplinary knowledge and addressing real-world challenges through innovative research. Established to promote academic excellence, CDES brings together scholars, researchers, and practitioners from diverse fields such as economics, social sciences, management, commerce, and applied sciences. The organization focuses on bridging the gap between theory and practice to create meaningful and sustainable impact in society.
Founded in 1983 at Chidambaram, CDES has grown into a multidisciplinary institution with a strong foundation in research and community engagement. Over the years, it has expanded its scope to include areas such as agriculture, life sciences, health, and humanities, encouraging collaboration across disciplines. Guided by a network of experienced professionals and experts from around the world, CDES continues to strengthen its role as a center for knowledge creation and dissemination.
CDES is driven by a vision to achieve global standards in research by integrating empirical evidence with theoretical insights. Its mission is to foster innovative thinking, support collaborative research initiatives, and develop practical solutions to contemporary social and economic challenges. The organization remains dedicated to empowering communities through education, capacity building, and the effective application of research outcomes.
Through its wide range of activities, CDES undertakes independent research, extension programs, publications, and outreach initiatives. It emphasizes hands-on training, knowledge sharing, and the use of data-driven approaches to evaluate impact and improve outcomes. By working closely with educators, institutions, and communities, CDES strives to create positive change and contribute to inclusive and sustainable development.
- Promote high-quality, policy-relevant research
- Encourage interdisciplinary collaboration across diverse academic and scientific domains.
- Support innovative solutions to emerging socio-economic and environmental challenges.
- Support innovative solutions to emerging socio-economic and environmental challenges.
- Promote global engagement and knowledge exchange by connecting researchers, institutions, and practitioners across regions.
- Uphold the highest standards of research ethics, integrity, and academic excellence in all scholarly activities.
- Economics, Econometrics and Health Economics – Micro & macroeconomics, applied econometrics, financial and health systems analysis
- Sustainable and Inclusive Development – Inclusive growth, inequality, poverty, gender, sustainability
- Urban Development – Urban planning, infrastructure, governance, smart cities
- Social Sciences – Sociology, political science, public administration, governance
- Commerce, Management and Business Studies – Finance, marketing, HR, entrepreneurship, business strategy
- Life Sciences, Agriculture and Environmental Sciences – Biodiversity, agriculture, climate change, environmental sustainability
The vision of CDES is to become a globally recognized center of excellence in research and knowledge dissemination. It aims to create a meaningful impact on society by advancing innovative ideas, promoting evidence-based practices, and contributing to sustainable human development. CDES envisions a future where collaborative research drives informed decision-making and inclusive growth.
CDES is committed to bridging the persistent gap between high-level economic theory and the ground-level reality of empirical research. We achieve this through a three-pillared approach:
- Interdisciplinary Synergy: We bring together experts from diverse fields to solve complex socio-economic problems that a single lens cannot fix.
- Practical Problem-Solving: We translate data into actionable solutions that address contemporary challenges like poverty, inequality, and industrial growth.
- Community Empowerment: We believe knowledge is only powerful when shared. By prioritizing capacity building and nurturing a culture of critical inquiry, we equip local communities and future leaders with the tools they need to drive their own development
Established in 1983
CENTER FOR DEVELOPMENT ECONOMICS STUDIES emerged out of a pursuit to inspire and support the community, and a desire for actions to speak louder than words
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Combining evidence, innovation, and collaboration to support impactful development initiatives worldwide.
Dr J. Suresh Kumar
Dr. J.P. Vivekanandan
Prof. (Dr) Anamika Kaushiva