FCAPSmallin

FCAPSmallin is a nonprofit research and policy organization that applies data-driven analysis to public governance. Based in Smallin City, CountryX, it was established to inform decision-makers and improve the effectiveness of public programs through rigorous evaluation, open data, and stakeholder engagement.

Founded in 2010 by a coalition of academics, former civil servants, and civic technologists, FCAPSmallin began with urban governance and municipal data work and gradually broadened to climate resilience, digital governance, and social policy. The organization maintains an emphasis on transparency and methodological rigor.

Core activities include producing policy briefs and technical reports, hosting public seminars, and operating an open data portal with indicators on urban performance. It also conducts capacity-building programs for local governments and civil society organizations to strengthen evidence-based planning. Its work has informed policy discussions in several regions.

Governance comprises a board of directors and an executive director, with program divisions in Data Analytics, Policy Research, and Outreach. The staff team numbers in the dozens, supported by seasonal researchers and international fellows.

Funding comes from a mix of research grants, government contracts, and philanthropic donations. FCAPSmallin emphasizes reproducible methods and has published its research protocols and data sources to support verification.