CDAPS
Center for Development and Applied Policy Studies
The Center for Development and Applied Policy Studies (CDAPS) is an independent, not-for-profit research organization established under Section 8 of the Companies Act, 2013. The Center is committed to producing rigorous, empirically grounded, and policy-relevant research that supports informed decision-making and effective governance.
CDAPS functions as a knowledge-driven institution working at the intersection of academic research and applied policy analysis. Its work emphasizes analytical depth, methodological rigor, and contextual understanding, ensuring that research outputs remain relevant to real-world governance and development challenges.
In a policy environment increasingly shaped by complexity and uncertainty, CDAPS seeks to contribute clarity through evidence-based inquiry and systematic analysis. The Center prioritizes independent research that evaluates policies and institutions not merely in terms of intent, but in terms of measurable outcomes and institutional performance.
CDAPS maintains strict institutional neutrality, operating independently of political or ideological affiliations, and adheres to high standards of research ethics and academic integrity.
CDAPS is guided by foundational principles that define its research culture and institutional character.
Empirical analysis over anecdotal claims
Conceptual clarity over rhetorical positioning
Independence over ideological alignment
Research rigor over convenience-driven analysis
“Policy without evidence risks inefficiency. Evidence without application risks irrelevance.”