CAPDAPD

CAPDAPD is an international nonprofit think tank focused on data-driven public policy analysis and development. It conducts research on governance, public data transparency, and evidence-based policymaking, and collaborates with governments, universities, and civil society organizations to improve policy design and evaluation.

Founded in 2014 by a coalition of researchers and policy practitioners, CAPDAPD operates as a multi-jurisdictional non-governmental organization with offices in several regions. It is governed by a board of directors and an executive leadership team, and it is organized into programs including Data Science and Analytics, Policy Analysis and Evaluation, and Open Data and Transparency.

The organization produces policy briefs, methodological reports, and data-driven dashboards, hosts conferences and workshops, and provides technical assistance to public sector partners. It places emphasis on reproducible research, methodological rigor, privacy protection, and capacity building for policymakers and researchers.

CAPDAPD draws funding from foundations, government grants, and philanthropic donations, accompanied by annual financial disclosures. While it is regarded as a contributing voice in promoting open data standards and evidence-informed policymaking, it has faced critique regarding methodological transparency and perceived dependencies on funders.

The CAPDAPD portal and publications are used by researchers and public officials seeking data-driven insight into governance and policy outcomes.