The Centre for Dialogue, Research and Cooperation (CDRC) is an independent, Ethiopia based non-profit think tank that promotes socio-economic development, democracy and good governance, and peace and security in the Horn of Africa, the African continent and beyond through dialogue and the pursuit of knowledge and rigorous research and analysis of critical issues. In exercising this responsibility CDRC focuses on the challenges of institution building, democratic governance and the rule of law, as well as opportunities for peace, security, cooperation and integration.