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Fundación Datalat

Datalat Foundation ‒ Datalat
Quito, Ecuador

Fundación Datalat is an independent non-profit organisation based in Ecuador that uses data, research and technology to strengthen digital rights, citizen participation and evidence-informed decision-making. Founded in 2016, it works across four main areas: Digital Democracy; Gender and Diversity; Environment and Territories; and Artificial Intelligence and Digital Rights. Its activities include applied research, data governance, digital participation, capacity building, monitoring and evaluation, and the development of digital platforms and data visualisation tools. Datalat works with public institutions, civil society, academia and international partners to advance more inclusive, transparent and participatory societies.

Contact details

Website:
https://datalat.org/

Address:
Av. Orellana E11-28 and Av. Coruña, Quito 170523, Ecuador

Country:
Ecuador

Sub-region:
South America

Areas of focus

Geographics of focus
Ecuador
Operating languages
English , Spanish

Organisation details

Business model
Non-profit
Year founded
2021
Institutional affiliations
Foundation , International Organisation , Network , University
Founded by
Founders: Margarita Yépez, Julio López, Susana Cadena
Founder gender: Both male & female co-founders
Leadership
Leader(s) (2026): Margarita Yépez
Leader gender: Female
Staff size
2026
Fundación Datalat
12
Ecuador average
12
Global average
26
% Female staff
2026
Fundación Datalat
60%
Ecuador average
60%
Global average
55%
Age (years)
Fundación Datalat
5
Ecuador average
29
Global average
33
% Female researchers
2026
Fundación Datalat
100%
Ecuador average
100%
Global average
52%

Organisational performance

Publications
2025
Fundación Datalat
1
Ecuador average
1
Global average
29
Financials
2025
Fundación Datalat
$355
Ecuador average
$355
Global average
$3,548,315

Social

Twitter
Followers (2026)
Fundación Datalat
3,958
Ecuador average
3,958
Global average
21,018
Subscribers (2026)
Fundación Datalat
12
Ecuador average
12
Global average
7,039
Instagram
Followers (2026)
Fundación Datalat
4,065
Ecuador average
4,065
Global average
10,734
Followers (2026)
Fundación Datalat
3,000
Ecuador average
3,000
Global average
14,967

Data notes

Last updated: 24/09/2026
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