
We advance community development through sustainable solutions aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

We promote active citizenship and inclusive participation in decision-making.

We strengthen participatory governance through transparency, accountability, and effective leadership.
The Center for Development, Democracy, and Governance (CDDG) is a Lebanese non-governmental organization established in February 2010 and registered under decree number 258.
Founded by a group of experts and activists, CDDG is built on the pillars of democracy, governance, and development. It works to empower local communities across Lebanon through sustainable initiatives, participatory governance, and community service.
The organization is committed to promoting transparency, equity, and citizen engagement to build a more just and resilient society.
For the first time in Lebanon, CDDG, in partnership with KAS - Lebanon, gathered over 100 mayors and heads of municipal unions alongside officials, donors, and experts at the “Empowering Municipalities for a Better Lebanon” conference held at Le Royal – Dbayeh, aiming to strengthen the role of local authorities in sustainable development and good governance.















