The Centre for Development Support (CDS) is a progressive research and development unit within the Faculty of Economic and Management Sciences at the University of the Free State (UFS) which aims to promote sustainable human development in the broader South African society through its research projects. In addition to this, the CDS also presents a two-year multi-disciplinary Master's Programme in Development Studies (MDS) using resource-based learning. This degree is designed for people currently working in a development-related context or who intend to do so.