Abbreviation CDS Executive Director David Harary | Headquarters Buffalo, N.Y. Website thinkcds.org | |
Formation 2014; 3 years ago (2014) Type Environmental and economic policy think tank | ||
The Center for Development and Strategy (CDS) is an environmental and economic American think tank and online publisher based in Buffalo, New York, in the United States. The center develops research and policy studies on political, economic and environmental issues throughout the world, with a specific focus on issues concerning sustainability, development, and resource security.
Contents
CDS is officially a non-partisan think tank with scholars that represent varying points of view across the political spectrum. It is also open-sourced whereby readers are able to submit edits and revisions to previously published documents.
History
In 2014, CDS was founded as a 'student-run' think tank focused on economic development. At the time, it was the second major international student-run think tank in the world. In 2015, CDS won a first prize in the Best Applied Experience category at the University at Buffalo School of Management's DEAL Expo along with a $750 reward. Since then, CDS has expanded to involve academics and young professionals in government, business, and non-profits.
Programs
CDS operates three programs that develop sustainability research, thought, and organizations. The think tank's main program, Think Publication, publishes reports written by graduate-level students, academics, and professionals. CDS's Think Together program is a news-style blog that publishes opinion articles written by academics. The think tank also runs a virtual business incubator called Think Incubation and has helped start up numerous not-for-profit institutions, including the University of Pennsylvania's Global Impact Collaborative group.
30 Under 30 Leaders
CDS also publishes a list of 30 young professionals under the age of 30. The awardees were recognized for their achievements in sustainability, development, and human rights. Among the list in 2016 was popular science communicator, Kellie Gerardi.