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.
Building policy-oriented technological tools
Research and publishing
Data collection and visualization
Workshops
CDR was founded by a group of young law graduates, technologists, social scientists, and designers.
Research Coordinator
Secretary General
Research Assistant
Research & Editorial Consultant
Content Coordinator
Translator & Illustrator
Sr. Graphic Designer & Project Coordinator
President
Video Editor
Product & Communications Coordinator
Vice President & Programs Coordinator
• Adopts a non-partisan attitude, while being independent of any political party. Does not establish a material relationship with a politician or political party, under any circumstances.
• Embraces different world views with a pluralistic approach, excluding permission for actions that contradict with the nonpartisan attitude stated in the former article.
• Does not use vocabulary or discourse that is associated with any country, religion, ethnicity, race, or ideology.
• May prioritize disadvantaged groups, without harming the principle of neutrality.
• Strictly prohibits any kind of intra-organization discriminatory behaviour.
• In line with these principles, CDR and people representing CDR do not exhibit discriminating behaviour against any colleague on the basis of ethnic identity, religion, political opinion, sexual orientation or appearance.
• Chooses each organization carefully in line with these values.
• Shows zero tolerance towards sexual harassment and sexual abuse.
Stops working with partners and people who do not comply with these values.