The Centre for Communication and Development Studies (CCDS) is a premier national resource centre
focusing on research and communication of information for social change. It is based in Pune and has
been functioning for the last 13 years.
ISDG (Institute of Sustainable Development and Governance) is the latest initiative of CCDS working in
the areas of governance, policy, budget analysis and advocacy. It is based in Thiruvananthapuram. We
have a wide network with premier national and international organizations working in the field of social
development, bilateral and multilateral organizations, advocacy institutions, research organizations etc.
We are supported and mentored by internationally renowned public policy experts, international civil
servants and renowned researchers, social activists that help us to work on social spectrum more
responsibly and diligently.