About Us

We are a distinguished Development Consultancy Firm recognized for its innovative work at the global Level.

Where we left our print

The Center for Development Services (CDS) is an entrepreneurial business venture that works toward building vibrant societies and prosperous economies wherever it operates. Our offices in Egypt, Jordan, and Greece through which we collaborate with a wide range of partners and clients to mobilize technical and financial resources for planning and undertaking development endeavors in diverse settings and countries.

We identify practical and creative solutions for development-related problems, and build mechanisms to allow people and organizations to effectively use resources in improving standards of living, human and organizational capabilities, health, and environment that bring about a better future. Through consulting, research, and cross-sector collaboration, CDS leverages its expertise in natural resources and environment, health management and research, human capital development and partnership development to guide communities and organizations towards sustainable development.

CDS was established in 1990 to venture new approaches and innovative strategies for development work in Egypt and globally, intermediate and reconcile needs and interests of the local development-related agencies with those of the international donor community. Since then, it grew in relation with a large network of diverse donors, international agencies, UN-related organizations, local governmental and non-governmental agencies, and individuals in various communities.”

Our Mission:

“To support people and organizations realize their full potential and foster self-determined, self-sustaining change.”

It is the ability to balance between the management and implementation of long-term projects and its work on client-based consulting services. Combining projects and services into CDS’ portfolio ensures the greatest possible outreach to multiple and diverse communities and organizations and enhances our overall social impact. Stakeholders include local and international NGOs, donors, financial institutions, project teams and government agencies.

Our Core Values:

  •  People’s participation is imperative for learning and change.
  •  Sense of responsibility in everything we do.
  •  Encourage People’s Capabilities and Innovations.
  • Continuous self-improvement.