Policy Labs

About

CDDRL’s policy labs translate research into practice, advancing action-oriented work on some of the most pressing challenges facing democracy and governance today. Through close collaboration with practitioners, policymakers, and civil society, these labs generate rigorous insights and practical tools to strengthen democratic institutions, reduce violence, and improve public decision-making.

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Deliberative Democracy Lab

Devoted to research about democracy and public opinion obtained through Deliberative Polling®.

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Democracy Action Lab

Produces action-oriented research and practitioner-focused resources to equip democracy defenders with the evidence, tools, and strategies to strengthen democratic governance.

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Poverty, Violence, and Governance Lab

Aims to provide solutions to lawlessness and violence.

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