The Centre for Development Studies (CDS) at University of the South Pacific, aims to seek to understand the complex processes of social, economic, cultural and political change in the South Pacific region. The Centre examines how local communities and island states are affected by globalization and regional integration. Activities of the institute covering change and development include:
- postgraduate teaching
- research
- consultancy
- publishing
- community liaison activities
The research focus of the institute includes the following:
- poverty, housing and urban development issues
- the politics of development
- non-government organisations
- agricultural, resource and environmental economics
- inequalities in development/ the social consequences of present economic policies
The website contains: further details on programmes offered; research performed; list of publications.