CESD is one of the leading think tanks in Azerbaijan. CESD has its mission statement and short/long range goals. The center believes in reaching those goals by implementing certain activities indicated in the plan.

The plan was formalized to regulate CESD’s activities, to reach its goals and to maintain the center’s performance. The plan indicated concrete activities and strategies as well. All activities of the center are based on the strategic plan. Mission Statement Elimination of inequality, promotion of economic and social reforms, enhancing of transparency by supporting civil society development.

Vision Statement Equal Socio-Economic Rights and, No Poverty and (OR Public Participation in Public decisions)

Values Statement

We believe that: Equal Socio-Economic Rights and Transparent System provides more opportunity for society to are necessary elements of the civil society development;

Every person is equal to realize his/her socio-economic rights;

We value that: Promoting sense of ownership among community members and public participation in community development are essential for the society’s sustainable development. Fighting Corruption and Promoting an Effectiveness in Public Economic and Social Reforms decisions are fundamental terms to achieve MDGs goals;

Increasing Awareness and Public Participation including Community Development are essential for Sustainable Development;to Achieve a Transparent System and Lead to a More Effective Economic and Social Reforms and Decisions.

We value high-quality applied research and professional learning projects that represent strategic partnerships with governmental agencies, and various sectors of civil society as essential for the society’s sustainable development…