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
Institutional affiliations
No affiliation
Year founded
2020
Age (years)
Center for Democracy Research
 5
Turkey average
 22
Global average
 32
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%

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
 16,632
Global average
 19,888
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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