The Centre for the Development of People (CEDEP), established in 1983, is a Ghanaian Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) of local and international repute, CEDEP aims to optimize human potential to ensure sustainable human development in Ghana.

CEDEP has supported numerous poverty reduction interventions through development education, advisory services, research, capacity building, advocacy and networking. Over the years, CEDEP has achieved a credible status as a major national service-oriented NGO. CEDEP has adopted a cross-sectoral approach poverty reduction, human resource development, gender equity and sustainable development, working in various sectors and with different actors. 

Vision
Our vision is a society that promotes the social, economic, and civic rights of people in pursuance of equitable and sustainable quality human development.

Mission
To support, facilitate and build the capacity of marginalized, disadvantaged and vulnerable groups to become effective partners and together influence policy, in pursuit of sustainable human development in Ghana.

Core values

CEDEP:
• Believes in striving for excellence and effective collaboration to achieve its aim.
• Believes that development is not just a condition defined by what people have but also, and more importantly, a capacity defined by what they can and are willing to do.
• Values the individuals regardless of age, sex, ethnicity, race, religion and health status.
• Believes in the equal rights of all individual to realise their potential.
• Believes in the power of collective action and community initiative.
• Believes in participatory decision-making approaches and processes.
• Is committed to being a responsible Civil Society Organization (CSO) whose activities are conducted with integrity, honesty, fairness, respect and accountability.
• Believes that development must be carried out in a sustainable manner that safeguard the environment for future generations.