CDR is an Istanbul-based think tank that focuses on conducting data-driven research projects and building policy-oriented technological tools to promote participation, accountability and transparency in legislative processes in Turkey.

Contact details

Website:
https://cdr.org.tr/

Address:
Akkirman Street No: 2/1 Apartment: 4 Nisantasi/Istanbul

Country:
Turkey

Sub-region:
Western Asia

Areas of focus

Operating languages
English , Turkish

Organisation details

Business model
Non-profit
Year founded
2020
Institutional affiliations
No affiliation
Founded by
Founders: Kadir Cetin
Founder gender: All male
Leadership
Leader(s) (2025): N/A
Leader gender: N/A
Leader(s) (2024): Kadir Cetin
Leader gender: Male
Leader(s) (2023): Kadir Cetin
Leader gender: Male
Staff size
2023
Center for Democracy Research
11
Turkey average
18
Global average
65
% Female staff
2023
Center for Democracy Research
40%
Turkey average
44%
Global average
50%
Age (years)
Center for Democracy Research
6
Turkey average
22
Global average
33

Organisational performance

Publications
2023
Center for Democracy Research
4
Turkey average
11
Global average
42

Social

Twitter
Followers (2025)
Center for Democracy Research
316
Turkey average
16,464
Global average
19,789
Followers (2024)
Center for Democracy Research
288

Data notes

Last updated: 24/03/2025
Rating of data accuracy (find out more) : OTT reviewed
Data sources consulted: Information supplied by organisation, Organisation´s website
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