The Local Development Organization, also known as LDO is a non-profit, non-political civil society organization focused on supporting Local Administration, municipalities and communities. LDO organization is registered in Turkey and has its head office in Gaziantep- Turkey, with three active offices inside Syria- in Aleppo, Rural Damascus and Dara'a. The Local Development Organization's Advisory Board Members, specialized in various fields including public administration, local economy, strategic planning, institutional and community development.