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Peer-reviewed studies, open data and documented methods

We work with academic and research partners on comparative studies built for scrutiny: peer-reviewed analysis, openly licensed data and methods documented in full. Our datasets carry codebooks and DOIs so results can be checked and reused.

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What you can rely on

How we work with you

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    Publications state their data, methods and limitations, and carry a DOI-style permalink and CC BY 4.0 licence.

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    Maintained indices and trackers are released with codebooks, named sources and a published methodology.

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    Research partnerships and co-publication are governed by transparent, documented terms.

Because composite indices compress complex institutions into a single number, our codebooks document every weighting choice and flag uneven data quality.
On our data standards
Research areas

Where our current work speaks to you

The programmes whose ongoing studies bear most directly on your decisions.

Selected publications

A short reading list for you

Current analysis drawn from across our library — every report states its methods, data and funding.

Data & indicators

Datasets to build on

Maintained indices and trackers, released with codebooks, named sources and open licences.

Work with us

Start a conversation

Tell us what you are deciding, and we will tell you honestly what the evidence can and cannot support.

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