The Center for Constitutional Studies and Democratic Development (CCSDD) provides research and training for individuals and groups from countries undergoing the process of democratic transition in Central and South Eastern Europe, as well as North Africa. Through conferences, workshops, and other programs, the CCSDD strives to address issues of civil society development, legal reform and other concerns associated with democratization.

The CCSDD operates through a partnership between the University of Bologna School of Law and the Johns Hopkins University's Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS) Bologna Center. It is based in Bologna, Italy.