The Centre has a two-fold vision:

• A leading regional and international Centre for teaching and research in areas of peace and development studies.
• A leading think-tank and a focal part of expertise on early-warning and conflict prevention strategies.

To provide a standard institute of high learning on peace and conflict studies. To provide knowledge promoting spirit of understanding to and co-operation between societies. To promote research presenting values to help lessen threats for regional and world peace and progress.

The Centre pursues the following goals informing its objectives and policies.

• To promote high quality learning peace on development studies of reference to the Sudan and other 3^rd world societies.
• To enhance originality and excellence in research and its dissemination and use.
• Creates linkage between policy and research.
• Leads awareness-raising programs among general public.

 

 Objectives:

The Centre pursues the following specific objectives:

• Design high-quality programs leading to high diploma, M.A and PhD on regular and distance learning basis.
• Cary-out research and studies focusing on peace-building and conflict prevention issues.
• Carry-out consultancy services and assignments for government and non-government agencies.
• Organize conferences, symposia and short term courses for public and military services.

C.P.D.S offers inter-disciplinary courses leading to;

1. Post-graduate Diploma.
2. M.A .
3. D.

through three specializations: (Medium of instruction is English Language).

1. Department of Peace and Conflict Studies.
2. Department of Environmental Change and Human Security.
3. Department of Population and Development Studies.

Ph.D. Program: This program offers opportunity for successful candidate who could make original research of substantial contribution t o the field of peace and development studies.  Doctoral program is available on research basis for 3-years duration.