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The Centre for Development and Ethnic Studies (CDES) is an independent think tank and study centre founded in 2012 to generate ideas on democracy, human rights and federalism as an effective vehicle for “Peace and Reconciliation” in the Union of Burma/Myanmar.
Contact details
- Website:
- https://cdes.org.mm/
- Address:
- No. 635/E, Yoma Yeiktha Lane, Pyay Road, Kamayut Township, Yangon11041, Myanmar.
- Country:
- Myanmar
- Sub-region:
- South-Eastern Asia
Areas of focus
Topics of research
Geographics of focus
Myanmar
Operating languages
Burmese
, English
, Khmer
Organisation details
Business model
Non-profit
Year founded
2012
Institutional affiliations
No affiliation
Founded by
Founders: Salai Ngun Lian Sang
Founder gender: All male
Founder gender: All male
Leadership
Leader(s) (2025): N/A
Leader gender: N/A Leader(s) (2024): N/A
Leader gender: N/A Leader(s) (2023): Maung Saungkha
Leader gender: Male
Leader gender: N/A Leader(s) (2024): N/A
Leader gender: N/A Leader(s) (2023): Maung Saungkha
Leader gender: Male
Staff size
2019
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Data notes
Last
updated: 24/03/2025
Defunct organization (find out more): Yes
Rating of data accuracy (find out more) : Authenticated
Data sources consulted: Organisation´s website, Think Tank Initiative Directory
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Defunct organization (find out more): Yes
Rating of data accuracy (find out more) : Authenticated
Data sources consulted: Organisation´s website, Think Tank Initiative Directory
Have we got something wrong?: Contact us to update this record. There is more information in the database, you can download it here.