TECHNOLOGY FOR BETTER PUBLIC DECISIONS
CDR is an independent, nonpartisan tech nonprofit based in the U.S. and Türkiye. We work at the intersection of technology and public policy, building open, privacy-first tools and capacity-building programs that help institutions and communities make policy more transparent, participation more accessible, and decisions more evidence-based.
We support citizens, civil society, businesses, and public-interest teams with practical technology and research.
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How we work
Policy clarity, not policy commentary
We translate complex public policy and institutional processes into clear, usable knowledge so teams can act with confidence.
Tools plus capacity
We don't just ship software. We pair products with workshops, playbooks, and hands-on support so teams can adopt, adapt, and sustain the work.
Built for public benefit
Our solutions prioritize public-interest use cases, are designed to be replicable across contexts, and are always free for public-interest teams.
Our Solutions
Open, privacy-first tools for transparent, participatory, and evidence-based public policy.
AI-powered policy intelligence for evidence-based action
Empowers NGOs, public-interest teams, and businesses to track institutions and agendas, surface risk and opportunity signals, and turn complex public policy developments into decision-ready briefs.
Participatory civic engagement for parliamentary tracking
'Tinder for Parliament' — people follow proposals through 5-minute summaries, vote on bills in a gamified way, turning complex legislative work into clear, engaging participation.
Open, privacy-first AI for mission-driven work
Helps civil society and decision-makers use AI ethically through workshops, open-source tech, and applied research.