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Why Partner With CGD

Strengthening democracy requires more than commitment — it requires evidence. Partner with CGD to invest in the data infrastructure and research driving democratic resilience worldwide, or put our survey expertise to work for your organization.

CGD is a global leader in democracy research, generating high-quality, policy-relevant evidence to strengthen democratic institutions. Our work combines rigorous methods with practical application, translating research into actionable insights for policymakers and practitioners. We don't just generate data — we generate evidence that informs real-world policy innovation.

Fund Our Research

With strategic investment, CGD can expand our data platform globally, extend survey coverage to new regions, and strengthen Vanderbilt's position as a leading center for global democracy research.

Major Research Initiatives

  • AmericasBarometer — expanding survey coverage, modules, and country reach
  • Comparative Study of Election Surveys (CSES) — advancing global collaboration and next-generation modules

Expand Impact & Capacity

  • Student Assistantships — supporting undergraduate and graduate research training in democracy research
  • Faculty & Graduate Research Grants — enabling new research on democratic governance
  • Convenings & Policy Engagement — workshops, briefings, and cross-sector dialogue
  • Summer School Scholarships — expanding access to build capacity for rigorous democracy research

Work With Our Team

CGD offers deep expertise in designing and implementing large-scale, cross-national surveys — bringing the same rigorous methodology behind the AmericasBarometer to your organization's research needs.

Survey Design & Implementation

Designing and fielding large-scale, cross-national surveys with rigorous methodologies.

Impact Evaluations & Experiments

Embedding experimental methods to generate causal evidence on governance and democratic outcomes.

Comparative Research

Examining political attitudes, participation, institutions, and accountability across contexts.

Democracy Analysis

Examining political attitudes, participation, institutions, and accountability across contexts.

Rigorous Data Analysis

Producing high-impact research, reports, and policy-relevant insights.

Collaborative Partnerships

Working with global research networks, governments, and institutions to expand impact.

The Gold Standard in Public Opinion Research

  • Questionnaire Design

    Expert design, country adaptation, rigorous pretesting.

  • Interviewer Training & Field Protocols

    Hands-on training of interviewers and supervisors, continuous monitoring.

  • Innovative Monitoring

    Geofencing and route tracking, response-rate tracking, fraud prevention controls.

  • 3-Tier Quality Control

    100% field firm audits, 33–40% external cross-audit, 10% HQ review, geo/audio/timing checks.

Get in Touch

Your partnership can strengthen democracy worldwide. Contact us today to explore opportunities for collaboration.