Institute for Digital Democracy
| Institute for Digital Democracy | |
| Abbreviation | IDD |
|---|---|
| Motto | "Informed Citizens, Stronger Democracy" |
| Formation | 1740 AN |
| Type | Research institute |
| Legal status | Active |
| Purpose/focus | Research on digital technology and democratic governance |
| Headquarters | IDD Building, University District |
| Location | Cárdenas, FCD |
| Region served |
 Nouvelle Alexandrie |
| Official languages | Alexandrian, Martino, Wechua |
| Executive Director | Dr. Marina Castellanos |
| Research Director | Prof. Carlos Mendoza-Liu |
| Board Chair | Dr. Francine Bouvier |
| Main organ | Board of Directors |
| Affiliations | |
| Budget | NAX€45 million (annual) |
| Staff | 85 researchers |
| Website | www.idd.nax |
| Remarks | Publisher of the quarterly Digital Democracy Index |
The Institute for Digital Democracy is an independent research organization based in Cárdenas, Nouvelle Alexandrie, that studies the intersection of digital technology, social media, and democratic governance. Founded in 1740 AN through a partnership between the University of Cárdenas, the Royal University of Parap, and the National Research and Development Corporation, the Institute conducts empirical research on information ecosystems, online political discourse, algorithmic governance, and the impact of digital platforms on civic engagement. The Institute gained prominence for its comprehensive studies of social media influence during the 1744 general election and its 1747 AN research demonstrating ideological clustering on Pulso despite the platform's "Perspective Bridges" feature. Operating with an annual budget of NAX€45 million from government grants, private foundations, and technology sector partnerships, the Institute employs 85 researchers across four divisions: Digital Sociology, Platform Analysis, Information Integrity, and Democratic Innovation. The Institute's quarterly "Digital Democracy Index" has become a widely cited metric for assessing the health of online political discourse in Nouvelle Alexandrie.
